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New study probes the effects of COVID-19 on the entertainment industry
Researchers are calling on professionals from the entertainment industries for their insights and experiences from the pandemic.

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New study probes the effects of COVID-19 on the entertainment industry
Researchers are calling on professionals from the entertainment industries for their insights and experiences from the pandemic.

For Australia’s music industry in 2021, the only constant is change (Op-Ed)
The Australian music industry has been struck by a bolt of shock and awe quite unlike none that have come before.

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For Australia’s music industry in 2021, the only constant is change (Op-Ed)
The Australian music industry has been struck by a bolt of shock and awe quite unlike none that have come before.

Nick Cave, Tones And I are flying on U.K. charts
Several Australian artists are flying on the midweek U.K. charts, where one major prize is up for grabs: a No. 1 album.

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Nick Cave, Tones And I are flying on U.K. charts
Several Australian artists are flying on the midweek U.K. charts, where one major prize is up for grabs: a No. 1 album.

Who will lead Sony Music Australia?
TIO identifies some of the obvious candidates for the new direction of Sony Music Australia, and some less so.

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Who will lead Sony Music Australia?
TIO identifies some of the obvious candidates for the new direction of Sony Music Australia, and some less so.

Sony Music Australia leadership change: Pat Handlin and Mark Stebnicki stood down
Sweeping changes continue at the Australian HQ of Sony Music, where Pat Handlin and Mark Stebnicki have been stood down.

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Sony Music Australia leadership change: Pat Handlin and Mark Stebnicki stood down
Sweeping changes continue at the Australian HQ of Sony Music, where Pat Handlin and Mark Stebnicki have been stood down.

Following his Sony Music exit, Denis Handlin ‘can no longer be on the ARIA board’
Denis Handlin’s departure from Sony Music will also trigger his exit from the ARIA board and bring to an end his reign as chairman.

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Following his Sony Music exit, Denis Handlin ‘can no longer be on the ARIA board’
Denis Handlin’s departure from Sony Music will also trigger his exit from the ARIA board and bring to an end his reign as chairman.

U.K. music lawyer Nick Weaser establishes Australian presence
Experienced U.K. music lawyer Nick Weaser is setting up shop in Australia and is keen to work "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Australian talent.

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U.K. music lawyer Nick Weaser establishes Australian presence
Experienced U.K. music lawyer Nick Weaser is setting up shop in Australia and is keen to work "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Australian talent.

Denis Handlin exits Sony Music: Read the internal email
For many music industry professionals, Denis Handlin has been the face of Sony Music in these parts for a lifetime.

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Denis Handlin exits Sony Music: Read the internal email
For many music industry professionals, Denis Handlin has been the face of Sony Music in these parts for a lifetime.

Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' confirmed as most-Shazamed track of all time
Shazam hits two new milestones, as users fire off one billion tags each month and all-time IDs pass 50 billion.

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Tones And I's 'Dance Monkey' confirmed as most-Shazamed track of all time
Shazam hits two new milestones, as users fire off one billion tags each month and all-time IDs pass 50 billion.

Mushroom Group expands artist services activities, partners with Foreign Echo
With Matt Gudinski now settled into the top job, the Mushroom Group strikes a new partnership with management company Foreign Echo.

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Mushroom Group expands artist services activities, partners with Foreign Echo
With Matt Gudinski now settled into the top job, the Mushroom Group strikes a new partnership with management company Foreign Echo.

Live music gives punters a mental health boost: Report
A U.K. study explores the pent-up demand for live music, consumer confidence and the perceived boost in mental health from going to a show.

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Live music gives punters a mental health boost: Report
A U.K. study explores the pent-up demand for live music, consumer confidence and the perceived boost in mental health from going to a show.

Biordi Music embroiled in copyright dispute over Nasa Nova beat
A legal brouhaha is bubbling away in Australia’s hip-hop community, in a dispute involving a cornerstone music company.

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Biordi Music embroiled in copyright dispute over Nasa Nova beat
A legal brouhaha is bubbling away in Australia’s hip-hop community, in a dispute involving a cornerstone music company.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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