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The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing
After setting a chart record in his homeland, and cracking the U.S. Top 10, The Kid Laroi has a global deal with Sony Music Publishing.

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The Kid Laroi signs worldwide deal with Sony Music Publishing
After setting a chart record in his homeland, and cracking the U.S. Top 10, The Kid Laroi has a global deal with Sony Music Publishing.
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We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]
If greed was good in the ‘80s, today the big boys want to know “if you’re with us, or against us.” Australia was apparently against FB.
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We've all been f@cked by Facebook. Activate Plan B [Op-Ed]
If greed was good in the ‘80s, today the big boys want to know “if you’re with us, or against us.” Australia was apparently against FB.

With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4
It's feasible "that the first return internationally for live touring will be Australia/New Zealand,” Murrihy says.

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With vaccinations rolling out, WME’s Brett Murrihy eyes international touring from Q4
It's feasible "that the first return internationally for live touring will be Australia/New Zealand,” Murrihy says.

I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change
Australia's live industry could lose two-thirds of its creative gig workers at the end of March if, as expected, JobKeeper is buried.

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I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change
Australia's live industry could lose two-thirds of its creative gig workers at the end of March if, as expected, JobKeeper is buried.

Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’
With a new deal through Forever Ever Records and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start.

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Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’
With a new deal through Forever Ever Records and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start.

Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse
Search engines aren’t in short supply. Nor is disruption right now. But Google's threat could have been much worse.

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Google's threat to pull its search engine could have been much worse
Search engines aren’t in short supply. Nor is disruption right now. But Google's threat could have been much worse.

Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive
A veteran arts administrator, Simone Schinkel takes the reins at the most challenging of times for the trade body and its members.

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Music Victoria announces Simone Schinkel as chief executive
A veteran arts administrator, Simone Schinkel takes the reins at the most challenging of times for the trade body and its members.

Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer
The Melbourne artist's new deal comes ahead of the release of "First Time Really Feeling," her sixth album.

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Milk! Records signs Liz Stringer
The Melbourne artist's new deal comes ahead of the release of "First Time Really Feeling," her sixth album.

Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures
Extending financial support “doesn’t just make cultural sense,” the open letter reads, “it makes economic sense.”

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Artists and industry lobby government to extend JobKeeper or rollout new relief measures
Extending financial support “doesn’t just make cultural sense,” the open letter reads, “it makes economic sense.”

Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million
The historic Fire Fight Australia concert generated more than $11 million for good causes, organisers have confirmed.

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Fire Fight Australia’s final fundraising tally passes $11 million
The historic Fire Fight Australia concert generated more than $11 million for good causes, organisers have confirmed.

Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive
Good Intent is bulking-up its roster with three new artists singings, while two key staff are handed promotions.

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Good Intent signs Saint Lane, Close Counters and FANGZ: Exclusive
Good Intent is bulking-up its roster with three new artists singings, while two key staff are handed promotions.

Masked Wolf snags new deal with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music Australia
Masked Wolf can set his sights on new, local quarry after striking a new partnership with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music for ANZ.

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Masked Wolf snags new deal with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music Australia
Masked Wolf can set his sights on new, local quarry after striking a new partnership with Teamwrk Records and ADA/Warner Music for ANZ.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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