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Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report
The cancellation of Bluesfest was a "disaster" which caterized the NSW economy to the tune of one-fifth of a billion dollars, a new report shows.

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Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report
The cancellation of Bluesfest was a "disaster" which caterized the NSW economy to the tune of one-fifth of a billion dollars, a new report shows.

Has the ‘TikTok War’ reached a ceasefire?
TikTok has offered the olive branch to the music industry and is said to be considering a strategic sale which would make its U.S. critics happy.

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Has the ‘TikTok War’ reached a ceasefire?
TikTok has offered the olive branch to the music industry and is said to be considering a strategic sale which would make its U.S. critics happy.

QMusic CEO Angela Samut talks Bigsound 2020: "We feel it’s our responsibility to forge ahead"
Bigsound 2020 is taking shape. TIO gets the inside look at how this year's conference and showcase event will look in the coronavirus era.

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QMusic CEO Angela Samut talks Bigsound 2020: "We feel it’s our responsibility to forge ahead"
Bigsound 2020 is taking shape. TIO gets the inside look at how this year's conference and showcase event will look in the coronavirus era.

Australia’s small businesses face ‘widespread collapse’ despite JobKeeper extension, industry council warns
The future isn’t so rosy for Australia’s once thriving live entertainment space, warns ALMBC, the newly-formed council which boasts 300-plus members.

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Australia’s small businesses face ‘widespread collapse’ despite JobKeeper extension, industry council warns
The future isn’t so rosy for Australia’s once thriving live entertainment space, warns ALMBC, the newly-formed council which boasts 300-plus members.

Burger Records interim president exits amid label scandal
The fallout from the Burger Records scandal has been swift, with interim president Jessa Zapor-Gray announcing her departure from the label.

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Burger Records interim president exits amid label scandal
The fallout from the Burger Records scandal has been swift, with interim president Jessa Zapor-Gray announcing her departure from the label.

Q Magazine, the "world's greatest music magazine," to close after 34 years
Another one bites the dust as Q Magazine, one of Britain's great consumer music titles, calls time due to the pandemic and dwindling circulation.

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Q Magazine, the "world's greatest music magazine," to close after 34 years
Another one bites the dust as Q Magazine, one of Britain's great consumer music titles, calls time due to the pandemic and dwindling circulation.

New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report
A review into the new regulations governing festivals across New South Wales has found no real change in the number of serious drug-related presentations.

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New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report
A review into the new regulations governing festivals across New South Wales has found no real change in the number of serious drug-related presentations.

DMA's 'The Glow' debuts top 5 in U.K., No.1 in Scotland
The Sydney trio's third studio set 'The Glow' lights up the U.K. and Scottish charts, and nearly blasts to the top spot in Australia.

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DMA's 'The Glow' debuts top 5 in U.K., No.1 in Scotland
The Sydney trio's third studio set 'The Glow' lights up the U.K. and Scottish charts, and nearly blasts to the top spot in Australia.

Yours Truly signs with Select Music: Exclusive
It's a busy time for the pop-punk outfit. They sign with the award winning agency ahead of the Sept. 18 release of their debut album.

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Yours Truly signs with Select Music: Exclusive
It's a busy time for the pop-punk outfit. They sign with the award winning agency ahead of the Sept. 18 release of their debut album.

Dylan Lewis talks new Double J weekends presenter gig: 'It’s going to have something of what Recovery was'
Dylan Lewis completes a full circle with the ABC in a new deal which puts him over the airwaves when the rest of us are having a lie-in.

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Dylan Lewis talks new Double J weekends presenter gig: 'It’s going to have something of what Recovery was'
Dylan Lewis completes a full circle with the ABC in a new deal which puts him over the airwaves when the rest of us are having a lie-in.

Sony Music Australia announces three new hires
Sony Music adds three new staff appointments in A&R, promotions and sync/licensing in Alexander Franco, Annette Gevert and Jessica Barlow.

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Sony Music Australia announces three new hires
Sony Music adds three new staff appointments in A&R, promotions and sync/licensing in Alexander Franco, Annette Gevert and Jessica Barlow.

Ex-Olympian signs a record deal with Dot Dash: Exclusive
The new deal with Dot Dash "is a great feeling," Ex-Olympian tells TIO. The first release, psychedelic-pop number 'Voices In My Head,' drops today.

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Ex-Olympian signs a record deal with Dot Dash: Exclusive
The new deal with Dot Dash "is a great feeling," Ex-Olympian tells TIO. The first release, psychedelic-pop number 'Voices In My Head,' drops today.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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