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TikTok is recruiting a Head of Music in Sydney
The candidate will be expected to 'champion' Australian and NZ artists.

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TikTok is recruiting a Head of Music in Sydney
The candidate will be expected to 'champion' Australian and NZ artists.

Assn. of Artist Managers & Support Act unveil mental health program Gimme Shelter: Exclusive
Hang on, help is on its way. From June 15, Australia’s artist managers will have access to a new, early intervention mental health program, custom built for the music industry. Taking its name from…

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Assn. of Artist Managers & Support Act unveil mental health program Gimme Shelter: Exclusive
Hang on, help is on its way. From June 15, Australia’s artist managers will have access to a new, early intervention mental health program, custom built for the music industry. Taking its name from…

Bandcamp to donate all profits on ‘Juneteenth’ in stand for racial justice
Bandcamp makes a stand as the music industry presses pause for "Blackout Tuesday"

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Bandcamp to donate all profits on ‘Juneteenth’ in stand for racial justice
Bandcamp makes a stand as the music industry presses pause for "Blackout Tuesday"

NZ music industry welcomes multi-million dollar recovery package
The package includes $16.5 million specifically targeted at the contemporary popular music industry.

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NZ music industry welcomes multi-million dollar recovery package
The package includes $16.5 million specifically targeted at the contemporary popular music industry.

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus appointed President of creators network CISAC
ABBA mastermind Björn Ulvaeus has taken the top job at CISAC.

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ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus appointed President of creators network CISAC
ABBA mastermind Björn Ulvaeus has taken the top job at CISAC.

Michael Gudinski: ‘You won’t see an international act in this country before March next year’
Mushroom Group chairman Michael Gudinski takes a glimpse into the crystal ball.

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Michael Gudinski: ‘You won’t see an international act in this country before March next year’
Mushroom Group chairman Michael Gudinski takes a glimpse into the crystal ball.

Thelma Plum banks sync deal with ‘These Days’ cover, working on new album
The multiple ARIA and APRA Award-nominated singer and songwriter has landed a national sync deal with Commonwealth Bank.

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Thelma Plum banks sync deal with ‘These Days’ cover, working on new album
The multiple ARIA and APRA Award-nominated singer and songwriter has landed a national sync deal with Commonwealth Bank.

Longtime Warner Music exec's former partner facing murder charges
Peter Ikin’s former partner is facing murder charges relating to the longtime Warner Music executive’s death in a Paris hotel more than a decade ago.

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Longtime Warner Music exec's former partner facing murder charges
Peter Ikin’s former partner is facing murder charges relating to the longtime Warner Music executive’s death in a Paris hotel more than a decade ago.

Tones And I, Hilltop Hoods win big at 2020 Virtual APRA Awards
Tones came up big with two wins at the Virtual APRA Music Awards, including Song of the Year for ‘Dance Monkey’.

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Tones And I, Hilltop Hoods win big at 2020 Virtual APRA Awards
Tones came up big with two wins at the Virtual APRA Music Awards, including Song of the Year for ‘Dance Monkey’.

NSW unveils $50 million arts and culture bailout, national music sector still in the dark
The state government says it “recognises the important contribution the arts and cultural sector makes to the NSW economy, as well as to the community’s wellbeing, particularly during challenging times.”

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NSW unveils $50 million arts and culture bailout, national music sector still in the dark
The state government says it “recognises the important contribution the arts and cultural sector makes to the NSW economy, as well as to the community’s wellbeing, particularly during challenging times.”

Ticketek taps Afterpay for buy-now, pay-later ticket sales
“As we work on plans for the safe return of live entertainment in Australia, one of the best things we can offer fans is greater choice in how they secure tickets to future events,” comments TEG boss Geoff Jones

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Ticketek taps Afterpay for buy-now, pay-later ticket sales
“As we work on plans for the safe return of live entertainment in Australia, one of the best things we can offer fans is greater choice in how they secure tickets to future events,” comments TEG boss Geoff Jones

Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast deal is huge, but artists should be pissed
With the blockbuster Joe Rogan deal, musicians been totally outmuscled on Spotify. Again.

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Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast deal is huge, but artists should be pissed
With the blockbuster Joe Rogan deal, musicians been totally outmuscled on Spotify. Again.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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