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Live Nation reports tough Q1 as COVID-19 wipes out concerts, says most fans are keeping their tickets
It’s a tough time for any business involved in concerts and live entertainment. That includes Live Nation.

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Live Nation reports tough Q1 as COVID-19 wipes out concerts, says most fans are keeping their tickets
It’s a tough time for any business involved in concerts and live entertainment. That includes Live Nation.

Denis Handlin marks 50 years with Sony Music: Rob Stringer pays tribute to ‘one of Australian music’s most influential leaders'
Rob Stringer fetes Denis Handlin on a remarkable milestone.

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Denis Handlin marks 50 years with Sony Music: Rob Stringer pays tribute to ‘one of Australian music’s most influential leaders'
Rob Stringer fetes Denis Handlin on a remarkable milestone.

triple j, Warner Music Australia launch campaigns to assist artists during COVID-19 lockdown
Triple J announces 15 grants, each valued at up to $7,000.

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triple j, Warner Music Australia launch campaigns to assist artists during COVID-19 lockdown
Triple J announces 15 grants, each valued at up to $7,000.

Ingrooves expands in Australia and NZ, appoints Nina Rabe-Cairns as country manager
Ingrooves Music Group is finding its Australasian groove with the appointment of Nina Rabe-Cairns as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Rabe-Cairns joins Ingrooves, the music marketing…

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Ingrooves expands in Australia and NZ, appoints Nina Rabe-Cairns as country manager
Ingrooves Music Group is finding its Australasian groove with the appointment of Nina Rabe-Cairns as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Rabe-Cairns joins Ingrooves, the music marketing…

Global record biz posts strong results for 2019: IFPI
The pre-COVID-19 record biz was a picture of health, new data reveals.

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Global record biz posts strong results for 2019: IFPI
The pre-COVID-19 record biz was a picture of health, new data reveals.

Michael Gudinski talks new ‘State Of Music’ special series: 'This is a very different type of show'
Birds Of Tokyo, Diesel, G Flip and James Reyne join the line-up for the first of six livestreamed episodes, starting Sunday (May 3).

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Michael Gudinski talks new ‘State Of Music’ special series: 'This is a very different type of show'
Birds Of Tokyo, Diesel, G Flip and James Reyne join the line-up for the first of six livestreamed episodes, starting Sunday (May 3).

Fire Fight Australia's bushfire relief fundraising passes $10.7 million
The cash mountain is another reminder of what the music community can achieve when it pulls together, moves fast and unleashes its best assets.

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Fire Fight Australia's bushfire relief fundraising passes $10.7 million
The cash mountain is another reminder of what the music community can achieve when it pulls together, moves fast and unleashes its best assets.

Spotify posts ‘healthy’ first quarter despite Coronavirus crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t ruined the Spotify party.

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Spotify posts ‘healthy’ first quarter despite Coronavirus crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t ruined the Spotify party.

Facebook's hiring spree points to bigger plans in music
As Facebook unveils plans which would enable artists to monetise their live streams, the company is recruiting a NYC-based exec to lead its "global music licensing strategy across labels, publishers, and PROs."

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Facebook's hiring spree points to bigger plans in music
As Facebook unveils plans which would enable artists to monetise their live streams, the company is recruiting a NYC-based exec to lead its "global music licensing strategy across labels, publishers, and PROs."

Live Nation and AEG call on Congress for emergency aid, Australian government refuses to budge
With bleak times ahead, Live Nation and AEG and other live music companies have requested a bailout package from U.S. Congress.

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Live Nation and AEG call on Congress for emergency aid, Australian government refuses to budge
With bleak times ahead, Live Nation and AEG and other live music companies have requested a bailout package from U.S. Congress.

Saudi Arabia buys $500 million stake in Live Nation, and it's all part of a plan
The sovereign state has been quietly assembling the pieces for a power move into live entertainment.

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Saudi Arabia buys $500 million stake in Live Nation, and it's all part of a plan
The sovereign state has been quietly assembling the pieces for a power move into live entertainment.

Music From the Home Front wins ratings battle
Michael Gudinski’s Music From the Home Front was a ratings hit.

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Music From the Home Front wins ratings battle
Michael Gudinski’s Music From the Home Front was a ratings hit.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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