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Australia Decides: These Music Companies and Artists Are Voting ‘Yes’ on ‘Voice’
Many music industry organisations and artists have made their own voices heard on the matter, including ARIA, Jack River and Jimmy Barnes.

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Australia Decides: These Music Companies and Artists Are Voting ‘Yes’ on ‘Voice’
Many music industry organisations and artists have made their own voices heard on the matter, including ARIA, Jack River and Jimmy Barnes.

Concord Music Publishing Signs Ashli to Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ashli’s songwriting is steeped in knowledge far beyond her years" and "she’s a complete natural," says Concord's Hazel Gordon.

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Concord Music Publishing Signs Ashli to Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ashli’s songwriting is steeped in knowledge far beyond her years" and "she’s a complete natural," says Concord's Hazel Gordon.

HTRK Signs With U.S. Management Company SemaphoreMGMT
Comprised of Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang, HTRK (pronounced Hate Rock) will be represented by SemaphoreMGMT on a worldwide basis.

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HTRK Signs With U.S. Management Company SemaphoreMGMT
Comprised of Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang, HTRK (pronounced Hate Rock) will be represented by SemaphoreMGMT on a worldwide basis.

ORiGiN Expands as Music Industry Veteran Craig Redfearn Joins as COO (EXCLUSIVE)
Redfearn will be tasked with expanding, developing and strengthening the company’s artist services activities, TMN can reveal.

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ORiGiN Expands as Music Industry Veteran Craig Redfearn Joins as COO (EXCLUSIVE)
Redfearn will be tasked with expanding, developing and strengthening the company’s artist services activities, TMN can reveal.

Moshtix Unveils New Ticket Resale Platform (EXCLUSIVE)
"The most important element of all of this is that the product is easy to use, and it solves a genuine problem," says Moshtix's Harley Evans.

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Moshtix Unveils New Ticket Resale Platform (EXCLUSIVE)
"The most important element of all of this is that the product is easy to use, and it solves a genuine problem," says Moshtix's Harley Evans.

Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Lands U.S. Top 40 Debut
The last time Kylie enjoyed a loftier start on the U.S. albums tally was with "Aphrodite," which debuted and peaked at No. 19 in July of 2010.

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Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Lands U.S. Top 40 Debut
The last time Kylie enjoyed a loftier start on the U.S. albums tally was with "Aphrodite," which debuted and peaked at No. 19 in July of 2010.

APRA Pushes Back New Royalty Rate on Live Distributions
Those plans, announced in May, were scheduled to come into effect with the November 2023 royalty distribution but have now been pushed back.

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APRA Pushes Back New Royalty Rate on Live Distributions
Those plans, announced in May, were scheduled to come into effect with the November 2023 royalty distribution but have now been pushed back.

Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ Campaign to Cut Merch Fees Has No Impact in Australia: Here’s Why
Earlier in the week, LN announced the launch of "On the Road Again," a U.S.-based initiative that would help take the sting out of touring.

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Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ Campaign to Cut Merch Fees Has No Impact in Australia: Here’s Why
Earlier in the week, LN announced the launch of "On the Road Again," a U.S.-based initiative that would help take the sting out of touring.

Vanessa Amorosi, Emily Collins, Jane Gazzo Among Winners at 2023 AWMA
Vanessa Amorosi and Toni Watson (aka Tones And I), industry advocate Emily Collins, and veteran music journalist Jane Gazzo won at the AWMAs.

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Vanessa Amorosi, Emily Collins, Jane Gazzo Among Winners at 2023 AWMA
Vanessa Amorosi and Toni Watson (aka Tones And I), industry advocate Emily Collins, and veteran music journalist Jane Gazzo won at the AWMAs.

BMG Acquires the Jet Catalogue In ‘Landmark Deal’
Just weeks out from their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Jet strikes a catalogue deal with BMG, including the bands' three studio LPs.

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BMG Acquires the Jet Catalogue In ‘Landmark Deal’
Just weeks out from their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Jet strikes a catalogue deal with BMG, including the bands' three studio LPs.

Scott Cohen Talks New Song Investment Platform JKBX: ‘We Feel Very Strongly That These Are Securities’
JKBX enables regular folks to invest in music, taking it to a new level of transparency and reach. Every song listed is "essentially an IPO."

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Scott Cohen Talks New Song Investment Platform JKBX: ‘We Feel Very Strongly That These Are Securities’
JKBX enables regular folks to invest in music, taking it to a new level of transparency and reach. Every song listed is "essentially an IPO."

UNIFIED Grant Returns With Funding For 5 Projects (EXCLUSIVE)
Since launching in 2016, the Grant has received more than 600 applications. This year, five creative projects will receive $5,000 in funding.

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UNIFIED Grant Returns With Funding For 5 Projects (EXCLUSIVE)
Since launching in 2016, the Grant has received more than 600 applications. This year, five creative projects will receive $5,000 in funding.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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