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How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award
"Walking on a Dream" has passed one billion streams, though its journey to that milestone has been anything but a straight drive.

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How a U.S. Car Commercial Helped Drive ‘Walking on a Dream’ to the Billions Award
"Walking on a Dream" has passed one billion streams, though its journey to that milestone has been anything but a straight drive.

Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)
After rolling out in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, Surreal presses the button on its agent productivity tool for clients worldwide.

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Surreal Launches Agent Productivity Tool Worldwide, Unveils First Clients In Australia, U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)
After rolling out in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, Surreal presses the button on its agent productivity tool for clients worldwide.

Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed
The experienced record label executive and A&R standout will be remembered with a ceremony this Saturday, Jan. 20 in New York.

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Mike Taylor Remembered, Funeral Details Confirmed
The experienced record label executive and A&R standout will be remembered with a ceremony this Saturday, Jan. 20 in New York.

Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died
Taylor had a 15-year run with Universal Music Australia, and A&R'd Delta Goodrem’s 2003 Sony Music blockbuster release "Innocent Eyes".

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Mike Taylor, Ex-Universal Music Australia Executive and A&R Star, Has Died
Taylor had a 15-year run with Universal Music Australia, and A&R'd Delta Goodrem’s 2003 Sony Music blockbuster release "Innocent Eyes".

Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout
From Canberra to the world: Spotify is placing its bets on Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers having a major breakthrough in the months ahead. The indie-punk outfit represents Australia on Spotify’s New…

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Spotify Tips Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers For 2024 Breakout
From Canberra to the world: Spotify is placing its bets on Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers having a major breakthrough in the months ahead. The indie-punk outfit represents Australia on Spotify’s New…

Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List
Tame Impala's 10th-anniversary edition of "Lonerism" was a hit on wax, entering at No. 15 on the Top 50 Best-Selling Records list for 2023.

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Tame Impala Leads Aussie Contingent In Vinyl.com’s 2023 Best-Sellers List
Tame Impala's 10th-anniversary edition of "Lonerism" was a hit on wax, entering at No. 15 on the Top 50 Best-Selling Records list for 2023.

Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board
Merlin and its board “continues to secure premium deals" with the likes of Apple, Deezer, Meta, Peloton, Snap, Spotify, TikTok and YouTube.

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Mushroom’s Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board
Merlin and its board “continues to secure premium deals" with the likes of Apple, Deezer, Meta, Peloton, Snap, Spotify, TikTok and YouTube.

UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs
UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.

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UMG’s Lucian Grainge Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Australia Success and AI Breakthroughs
UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.

Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)
As Mushroom Group celebrated its 50th anniversary, Mushroom Events posted its biggest-ever year, reps tell The Music Network.

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Mushroom Events Posts Biggest-Year In 2023 (EXCLUSIVE)
As Mushroom Group celebrated its 50th anniversary, Mushroom Events posted its biggest-ever year, reps tell The Music Network.

‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’
"Summer festival season is upon us, we know that people will be taking drugs, and we must do more to keep them safe," writes the Greens MP.

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‘We Must Do More to Keep Them Safe’: Greens MP Responds to Rave ‘Tragedy’
"Summer festival season is upon us, we know that people will be taking drugs, and we must do more to keep them safe," writes the Greens MP.

Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic
"That’s why I want to let you know that I’m not going to finish my album," the Aussie rapper says, as she announces her departure from music.

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Iggy Azalea Hints at Hanging Up the Mic
"That’s why I want to let you know that I’m not going to finish my album," the Aussie rapper says, as she announces her departure from music.

BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment
“We will do our utmost to support BLACKPINK’s activities, and we will cheer on the members’ individual activities with warm hearts,” notes YG.

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BLACKPINK’s Members End Solo Representation With YG Entertainment
“We will do our utmost to support BLACKPINK’s activities, and we will cheer on the members’ individual activities with warm hearts,” notes YG.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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