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Michael Gudinski Dies at 68
Michael Gudinski, the legendary music man who launched the Mushroom Group of Companies, and with it countless careers, has died.

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Michael Gudinski Dies at 68
Michael Gudinski, the legendary music man who launched the Mushroom Group of Companies, and with it countless careers, has died.

When Australia hosts the Olympics in 2032, there’ll be a gold rush for artists too
This week, Australia won again, but this time there won’t be a catchy pop song framed by a vocal sample with a distinct European accent.

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When Australia hosts the Olympics in 2032, there’ll be a gold rush for artists too
This week, Australia won again, but this time there won’t be a catchy pop song framed by a vocal sample with a distinct European accent.

Short Stack sign with UNFD, release new track ‘Burn You Down’
Short Stack return with the brand new single ‘Burn You Down,’ the first released through a new deal with UNFD.

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Short Stack sign with UNFD, release new track ‘Burn You Down’
Short Stack return with the brand new single ‘Burn You Down,’ the first released through a new deal with UNFD.

After painful 2020, Live Nation 2022 touring pipeline is ‘much stronger than usual’
The pandemic crushed Live Nation last year, but the live music giant is ready for its comeback. Next year, expect more than double the tours.

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After painful 2020, Live Nation 2022 touring pipeline is ‘much stronger than usual’
The pandemic crushed Live Nation last year, but the live music giant is ready for its comeback. Next year, expect more than double the tours.

Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)
The whole battle with Facebook in Australia is much more than it seems. It opens-up the bigger question on fair-share compensation.

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Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)
The whole battle with Facebook in Australia is much more than it seems. It opens-up the bigger question on fair-share compensation.

BMG signs Tyron Hapi to global publishing deal
Hapi joins a publishing roster at BMG that includes Australian artists Alison Wonderland, What So Not, Peking Duk, Client Liaison and more.

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BMG signs Tyron Hapi to global publishing deal
Hapi joins a publishing roster at BMG that includes Australian artists Alison Wonderland, What So Not, Peking Duk, Client Liaison and more.

Charles Caldas reflects on Merlin, talks new venture Exceleration Music
Charles Caldas is back in business. TIO caught up with the indie music leader for an insight into his new venture, Exceleration Music.

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Charles Caldas reflects on Merlin, talks new venture Exceleration Music
Charles Caldas is back in business. TIO caught up with the indie music leader for an insight into his new venture, Exceleration Music.

GYROstream launches free metadata tool Find My ISRC: Exclusive
GYROstream launches a free tool to help artists find their metadata, and manage their business better in the digital age.

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GYROstream launches free metadata tool Find My ISRC: Exclusive
GYROstream launches a free tool to help artists find their metadata, and manage their business better in the digital age.

Spotify unveils biggest market expansion to date
Spotify unveiled plans to roll out in 85 new markets in the days ahead, a move that could rope-in 1 billion new listeners.

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Spotify unveils biggest market expansion to date
Spotify unveiled plans to roll out in 85 new markets in the days ahead, a move that could rope-in 1 billion new listeners.

In the wake of Facebook's dummy spit, does the media need an APRA?
Reporters operate in an evolving, disrupted world, always competing with free, fake news and government-funded enterprises.

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In the wake of Facebook's dummy spit, does the media need an APRA?
Reporters operate in an evolving, disrupted world, always competing with free, fake news and government-funded enterprises.

TEG promotes ticketing execs as ‘our industry emerges from COVID-19’
As Australia’s live industry emerges from its COVID-induced slumber, TEG is doubling down on its ticketing activities.

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TEG promotes ticketing execs as ‘our industry emerges from COVID-19’
As Australia’s live industry emerges from its COVID-induced slumber, TEG is doubling down on its ticketing activities.

Sony Music Australia promotes four staff in comms, A&R
Sony Music Australia has rewarded several key communications and A&R staff with internal promotions, TIO can confirm.

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Sony Music Australia promotes four staff in comms, A&R
Sony Music Australia has rewarded several key communications and A&R staff with internal promotions, TIO can confirm.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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