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As Sony Music Australia investigation kicks on, two executives exit
As Sony Music Australia’s independent investigation into its workplace culture rumbles on, two of its executives have left the company.

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As Sony Music Australia investigation kicks on, two executives exit
As Sony Music Australia’s independent investigation into its workplace culture rumbles on, two of its executives have left the company.

Budjerah signs with Mushroom Music Publishing
Lauded as one of the country’s finest new voices, the breakthrough teen was identified by Michael Gudinski as a star-in-waiting.

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Budjerah signs with Mushroom Music Publishing
Lauded as one of the country’s finest new voices, the breakthrough teen was identified by Michael Gudinski as a star-in-waiting.

Support Act secures additional $20 million in funding
Support Act will expand its relief support to performing arts workers later this month after securing an additional $20 million in funding.

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Support Act secures additional $20 million in funding
Support Act will expand its relief support to performing arts workers later this month after securing an additional $20 million in funding.

Relocate or bust. Musos are considering deserting Australia (Op-Ed)
Getting out of here is a real option. But for Masked Wolf and his compatriots, getting back in again is a problem. It’s far from ideal.

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Relocate or bust. Musos are considering deserting Australia (Op-Ed)
Getting out of here is a real option. But for Masked Wolf and his compatriots, getting back in again is a problem. It’s far from ideal.

The Kid Laroi breaks Australian drought with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1
For the first time, The Kid Laroi tastes life at the penthouse of the Billboard 100 as ‘Stay,’ his collab with Justin Bieber, lifts 4-1.

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The Kid Laroi breaks Australian drought with Billboard Hot 100 No. 1
For the first time, The Kid Laroi tastes life at the penthouse of the Billboard 100 as ‘Stay,’ his collab with Justin Bieber, lifts 4-1.

DMA’S dominate 2021 AIR Awards
With a hattrick, DMA’s were the big winners Thursday night (Aug. 5) at the 2021 AIR Awards, held at Adelaide’s Freemasons Hall.

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DMA’S dominate 2021 AIR Awards
With a hattrick, DMA’s were the big winners Thursday night (Aug. 5) at the 2021 AIR Awards, held at Adelaide’s Freemasons Hall.

Apple Music taps The Kid LAROI as FIRST cover star
Australia’s latest international chart champion The Kid LAROI steals the spotlight for a new Apple Music campaign.

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Apple Music taps The Kid LAROI as FIRST cover star
Australia’s latest international chart champion The Kid LAROI steals the spotlight for a new Apple Music campaign.

Following Jack River’s call-out, Australia’s industry launches ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ campaign
With Australia in lockdown and the country’s Olympians going for gold overseas, the music industry is waving its flag with a new campaign.

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Following Jack River’s call-out, Australia’s industry launches ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ campaign
With Australia in lockdown and the country’s Olympians going for gold overseas, the music industry is waving its flag with a new campaign.

The Kid Laroi joins elite as ‘F*ck Love’ hits No. 1 in U.S.
The Kid Laroi claims top spot of the U.S. albums chart, a feat that makes him a record-setter several times over.

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The Kid Laroi joins elite as ‘F*ck Love’ hits No. 1 in U.S.
The Kid Laroi claims top spot of the U.S. albums chart, a feat that makes him a record-setter several times over.

After Jack River's call-out, 7-Eleven commits to national airplay initiative
When Jack River called out Channel 7 for not sharing Australia’s Olympics glory with the country’s musicians, the response was swift.

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After Jack River's call-out, 7-Eleven commits to national airplay initiative
When Jack River called out Channel 7 for not sharing Australia’s Olympics glory with the country’s musicians, the response was swift.

How The Brag sold NFTs to people who had never bought one before
Tones And I recently dipped her toe in the NFT pond through a project with Rolling Stone Australia and The Brag. The results are out.

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How The Brag sold NFTs to people who had never bought one before
Tones And I recently dipped her toe in the NFT pond through a project with Rolling Stone Australia and The Brag. The results are out.

The Kid Laroi’s ‘Stay’ is the world’s most popular song right now
The Kid LAROI is the first Australian-born artist to top the Global 200 chart, with 'Stay,' his collaboration with Justin Bieber.

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The Kid Laroi’s ‘Stay’ is the world’s most popular song right now
The Kid LAROI is the first Australian-born artist to top the Global 200 chart, with 'Stay,' his collaboration with Justin Bieber.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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