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LPA's Evelyn Richardson on negotiating lifeline with Federal Gov't: 'We were clear on our top three priorities'
Were it not for a $135 million lifeline from Canberra -- the result of music industry lobbying -- 2021 would look a lot more like 2020.

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LPA's Evelyn Richardson on negotiating lifeline with Federal Gov't: 'We were clear on our top three priorities'
Were it not for a $135 million lifeline from Canberra -- the result of music industry lobbying -- 2021 would look a lot more like 2020.

UNIFIED Music Group & Bolster’s ‘Main Stage' virtual forum is streaming on YouTube
On April 29, the Main Stage virtual forum kicked off to fill some of the gaping void left in the conference calendar.

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UNIFIED Music Group & Bolster’s ‘Main Stage' virtual forum is streaming on YouTube
On April 29, the Main Stage virtual forum kicked off to fill some of the gaping void left in the conference calendar.

The Kid LAROI is now a Billboard chart leader
The Kid LAROI can add another accolade to his building collection. He’s now officially a Billboard chart topper.

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The Kid LAROI is now a Billboard chart leader
The Kid LAROI can add another accolade to his building collection. He’s now officially a Billboard chart topper.

Lorde’s ‘Royals’ passes 1 billion streams
It’s raining Billions Awards in New Zealand, where four songwriters are added to APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List.

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Lorde’s ‘Royals’ passes 1 billion streams
It’s raining Billions Awards in New Zealand, where four songwriters are added to APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List.

Two Aussie acts are flying the flag high in the U.S. Top 10
With a little remix magic, high-profile TV performances and some old-fashioned planetary alignment, Masked Wolf and The Kid LAROI are flying.

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Two Aussie acts are flying the flag high in the U.S. Top 10
With a little remix magic, high-profile TV performances and some old-fashioned planetary alignment, Masked Wolf and The Kid LAROI are flying.

WAAX signs with UNIFIED Artist Management
WAAX joins the UNIFIED Artist Management roster, TIO can confirm, with new music expected to drop before year's end.

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WAAX signs with UNIFIED Artist Management
WAAX joins the UNIFIED Artist Management roster, TIO can confirm, with new music expected to drop before year's end.

Alison Wenham talks indies and new Music Credit Fund: 'It's going to be quite disruptive'
TIO caught up with Wenham for the lowdown on the new, global fund.

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Alison Wenham talks indies and new Music Credit Fund: 'It's going to be quite disruptive'
TIO caught up with Wenham for the lowdown on the new, global fund.

APRA AMCOS NZ responds to Beneath The Glass Ceiling post on sexual assault
New Zealand’s music industry is under the microscope as the actions of another high-profile sexual predator circulates on social media.

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APRA AMCOS NZ responds to Beneath The Glass Ceiling post on sexual assault
New Zealand’s music industry is under the microscope as the actions of another high-profile sexual predator circulates on social media.

Hilltop Hoods turn action stars for interstellar Z2 Comics deal
The Adelaide hip-hop giants strike a deal with Z2 Comics, which will see the lads rendered into action heroes.

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Hilltop Hoods turn action stars for interstellar Z2 Comics deal
The Adelaide hip-hop giants strike a deal with Z2 Comics, which will see the lads rendered into action heroes.

Miiesha, Sycco and Ball Park Music win big at 2021 Queensland Music Awards
With a hattrick, Miiesha was the big winner at the 2021 Queensland Music Awards (QMAs), held Wednesday at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.

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Miiesha, Sycco and Ball Park Music win big at 2021 Queensland Music Awards
With a hattrick, Miiesha was the big winner at the 2021 Queensland Music Awards (QMAs), held Wednesday at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.

Beth Appleton to exit Warner Music
The veteran marketing chief calls time on a decade-long stint with the music major, split between its offices in Sydney and in London

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Beth Appleton to exit Warner Music
The veteran marketing chief calls time on a decade-long stint with the music major, split between its offices in Sydney and in London

Awards season is back. We're all winners (Op-Ed)
The APRAs were, in every possible way, a stark contrast with the 2021 Academy Awards, an historically-lame event held in a train station.

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Awards season is back. We're all winners (Op-Ed)
The APRAs were, in every possible way, a stark contrast with the 2021 Academy Awards, an historically-lame event held in a train station.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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