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Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus announce first round funding
The first round of Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus program, a lifeline that helps Aussie artists and pros ply their trade globally.

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Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus announce first round funding
The first round of Sounds Australia’s Export Stimulus program, a lifeline that helps Aussie artists and pros ply their trade globally.

Jaguar Jonze samples Denis Handlin in new song
Jaguar Jonze today releases ‘Who Died and Made You King?,’ which samples a speech made by Handlin, the former Sony Music chief.

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Jaguar Jonze samples Denis Handlin in new song
Jaguar Jonze today releases ‘Who Died and Made You King?,’ which samples a speech made by Handlin, the former Sony Music chief.

Entrepreneurs launch campaign to save live music in South Australia
The team behind Five Four Entertainment, Plus One Co. and Lion Arts Factory are facing the crunch. And they’re taking a fresh approach.

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Entrepreneurs launch campaign to save live music in South Australia
The team behind Five Four Entertainment, Plus One Co. and Lion Arts Factory are facing the crunch. And they’re taking a fresh approach.

Denis Handlin is 'Facing the Music' in new 'Four Corners' doco
The rise and fall of former Sony Music chief Denis Handlin is chronicled in a major ABC exposé, due to air next week.

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Denis Handlin is 'Facing the Music' in new 'Four Corners' doco
The rise and fall of former Sony Music chief Denis Handlin is chronicled in a major ABC exposé, due to air next week.

Global Beat Australia spotlights Jack River, Ruby Gill and many more on U.S. radio
KCRW, the venerable U.S. tastemaker, has been dishing up a steady diet of Australian tunes in recent months.

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Global Beat Australia spotlights Jack River, Ruby Gill and many more on U.S. radio
KCRW, the venerable U.S. tastemaker, has been dishing up a steady diet of Australian tunes in recent months.

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns with massive line-up of artists
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns on November 19, backed by some the biggest names in Australian music and supporting a good cause.

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns with massive line-up of artists
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns on November 19, backed by some the biggest names in Australian music and supporting a good cause.

INXS’ Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence enter The 1,000,000,000 List
INXS’ Andrew Farriss and the late Michael Hutchence are inducted into APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, thanks in part to Dua Lipa.

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INXS’ Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence enter The 1,000,000,000 List
INXS’ Andrew Farriss and the late Michael Hutchence are inducted into APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, thanks in part to Dua Lipa.

Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund supports seven Australian organisations
Seven Australian organisations will benefit from Sony Music Group’s $100 million Global Social Justice Fund.

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Sony Music’s Global Social Justice Fund supports seven Australian organisations
Seven Australian organisations will benefit from Sony Music Group’s $100 million Global Social Justice Fund.

Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Firebird’ is flying high on midweek U.K. chart
The veteran Australian pop singer’s new album, her first through a new deal with BMG, is perched at No. 4 on the Official Chart Update.

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Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Firebird’ is flying high on midweek U.K. chart
The veteran Australian pop singer’s new album, her first through a new deal with BMG, is perched at No. 4 on the Official Chart Update.

NCT 127 joins K-pop elite with Australian Top 20 debut
With their Top 20 debut on the ARIA Albums Chart, NCT 127 join an elite club of K-Pop acts riding a wave of popularity in these parts.

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NCT 127 joins K-pop elite with Australian Top 20 debut
With their Top 20 debut on the ARIA Albums Chart, NCT 127 join an elite club of K-Pop acts riding a wave of popularity in these parts.

The Annex announces new hires ahead of Melbourne expansion
Mardi Caught's marketing services business The Annex is eyeing an expansion into Melbourne later this year.

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The Annex announces new hires ahead of Melbourne expansion
Mardi Caught's marketing services business The Annex is eyeing an expansion into Melbourne later this year.

The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways
The Aussie singer and rapper has split with Scooter Braun, just three months after joining the high-profile manager’s SB Projects.

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The Kid Laroi and Scooter Braun part ways
The Aussie singer and rapper has split with Scooter Braun, just three months after joining the high-profile manager’s SB Projects.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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