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Apple Music positions itself as artists’ best friend, says it pays a penny per stream
Apple Music is distancing itself from Spotify and the paltry cuts paid out by its streaming competitors by sharing details of royalty splits.

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Apple Music positions itself as artists’ best friend, says it pays a penny per stream
Apple Music is distancing itself from Spotify and the paltry cuts paid out by its streaming competitors by sharing details of royalty splits.

Rüfüs Du Sol extend U.S. stadium run after impressive sell-outs
Rüfüs Du Sol are riding the wave in the U.S., where the Australian electronic trio are posting giant box-office numbers.

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Rüfüs Du Sol extend U.S. stadium run after impressive sell-outs
Rüfüs Du Sol are riding the wave in the U.S., where the Australian electronic trio are posting giant box-office numbers.

The 2021 NIMAs are coming! Check out all the details
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) return in 2021 with a physical event at its tradition home, Darwin Ampitheatre.

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The 2021 NIMAs are coming! Check out all the details
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) return in 2021 with a physical event at its tradition home, Darwin Ampitheatre.

Joy McKean to receive Ted Albert Award at 2021 APRA Music Awards
Joy McKean will receive the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music during the 2021 APRA Music Awards.

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Joy McKean to receive Ted Albert Award at 2021 APRA Music Awards
Joy McKean will receive the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music during the 2021 APRA Music Awards.

Lindy Morrison announces retirement from Support Act
Go-Betweens legend and musicians advocate Lindy Morrison is stepping down as Support Act’s national welfare coordinator.

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Lindy Morrison announces retirement from Support Act
Go-Betweens legend and musicians advocate Lindy Morrison is stepping down as Support Act’s national welfare coordinator.

Spotify makes its hardware debut with in-vehicle system ‘Car Thing’
Spotify is making its long-awaited move into hardware with Car Thing, a new in-vehicle system that should throw down a challenge to radio.

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Spotify makes its hardware debut with in-vehicle system ‘Car Thing’
Spotify is making its long-awaited move into hardware with Car Thing, a new in-vehicle system that should throw down a challenge to radio.

Masked Wolf Watch: ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ floats into U.S. Top 10
Masked Wolf impacts the U.S. Top 10 for the first time, and hits new chart peaks in the U.K. and Australia with 'Astronaut In The Ocean’.

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Masked Wolf Watch: ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ floats into U.S. Top 10
Masked Wolf impacts the U.S. Top 10 for the first time, and hits new chart peaks in the U.K. and Australia with 'Astronaut In The Ocean’.

Jana Gibson, veteran APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services, to depart
APRA AMCOS is recruiting a new Head of Member Services following the departure of Jana Gibson after nearly two decades in the role.

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Jana Gibson, veteran APRA AMCOS Head of Member Services, to depart
APRA AMCOS is recruiting a new Head of Member Services following the departure of Jana Gibson after nearly two decades in the role.

KLP talks new BMG deal, ‘Energy’ and balancing parenthood
Despite the pandemic, KLP enjoyed an action-packed 2020 which has yielded a new contract extension with BMG.

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KLP talks new BMG deal, ‘Energy’ and balancing parenthood
Despite the pandemic, KLP enjoyed an action-packed 2020 which has yielded a new contract extension with BMG.

Matt Gudinski Promoted to CEO at Mushroom Group
Matt Gudinski takes the reins at Mushroom Group, assuming the role of CEO and succeeding his father, the late Michael Gudinski.

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Matt Gudinski Promoted to CEO at Mushroom Group
Matt Gudinski takes the reins at Mushroom Group, assuming the role of CEO and succeeding his father, the late Michael Gudinski.

Forget the positive headlines, New Zealand's live industry is suffering (Op-Ed)
On the other side of the ditch, the problems are arguably greater. Though you wouldn’t know it, based on some of the glowing reports.

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Forget the positive headlines, New Zealand's live industry is suffering (Op-Ed)
On the other side of the ditch, the problems are arguably greater. Though you wouldn’t know it, based on some of the glowing reports.

Xavier Rudd inks touring, management and label deals; new music coming soon
With new music on the horizon, Xavier Rudd has signed a fresh, worldwide label deal and new management representation.

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Xavier Rudd inks touring, management and label deals; new music coming soon
With new music on the horizon, Xavier Rudd has signed a fresh, worldwide label deal and new management representation.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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