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Music Community Welcomes Proposals to Scrap the Radio Cap, Commercial Radio Warns of ‘Threat’
David Pocock, the former Wallaby star-turned independent senator, has tackled the thorny issue, by way of the Fair Pay for Radio Play Bill.

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Music Community Welcomes Proposals to Scrap the Radio Cap, Commercial Radio Warns of ‘Threat’
David Pocock, the former Wallaby star-turned independent senator, has tackled the thorny issue, by way of the Fair Pay for Radio Play Bill.

Jaddan Comerford's Side Stage Ventures Launches Early Stage Fund
Announcing the first close of $15 million, the fund focuses on seed-stage investments, backing founders at the dawn of building a company.

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Jaddan Comerford's Side Stage Ventures Launches Early Stage Fund
Announcing the first close of $15 million, the fund focuses on seed-stage investments, backing founders at the dawn of building a company.

King Stingray, Genesis Owusu, Daniel Johns Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards
The Stingers converted three of four nominations, taking home best independent rock album or EP, independent album and artist of the year.

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King Stingray, Genesis Owusu, Daniel Johns Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards
The Stingers converted three of four nominations, taking home best independent rock album or EP, independent album and artist of the year.

Post Malone Talks 'Austin,' Parenthood and Memory Loss From Mushrooms
Fatigue hasn't stopped Posty from booking a second tour of Australia, set for November and produced by Live Nation.

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Post Malone Talks 'Austin,' Parenthood and Memory Loss From Mushrooms
Fatigue hasn't stopped Posty from booking a second tour of Australia, set for November and produced by Live Nation.

TikTok, International Showcasing Under the Microscope at Indie-Con 2023
The opening Indie-Con panel took a scalpel to TikTok for an study of its killer features, with later sessions exploring grants and showcases.

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TikTok, International Showcasing Under the Microscope at Indie-Con 2023
The opening Indie-Con panel took a scalpel to TikTok for an study of its killer features, with later sessions exploring grants and showcases.

Troye Sivan's 'Rush' Is a U.S. Chart No. 1
“Rush” impacts a raft of U.S. charts, including a No. 1 on Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs and Dance/Electronic Song Sales.

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Troye Sivan's 'Rush' Is a U.S. Chart No. 1
“Rush” impacts a raft of U.S. charts, including a No. 1 on Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs and Dance/Electronic Song Sales.

Kylie Minogue Locks In Las Vegas Residency
Sin City will provide the launch pad for Kylie’s long-overdue breakthrough into the U.S. mainstream, a market she hasn’t managed to conquer.

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Kylie Minogue Locks In Las Vegas Residency
Sin City will provide the launch pad for Kylie’s long-overdue breakthrough into the U.S. mainstream, a market she hasn’t managed to conquer.

Coachella CEO Paul Tollett, Hot Hip-Hop Act Flyana Boss Tapped For SXSW Sydney 2023
Joining the line-up of international speakers is Coachella CEO Paul Tollett, Slack co-founder Cal Henderson and AI expert Amy Webb.

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Coachella CEO Paul Tollett, Hot Hip-Hop Act Flyana Boss Tapped For SXSW Sydney 2023
Joining the line-up of international speakers is Coachella CEO Paul Tollett, Slack co-founder Cal Henderson and AI expert Amy Webb.

Mushroom Group Unveils New Touring Division, MG Live
Mushroom Group adds a chapter to its live entertainment activities with the launch of MG Live, a new company that gathers a string of assets.

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Mushroom Group Unveils New Touring Division, MG Live
Mushroom Group adds a chapter to its live entertainment activities with the launch of MG Live, a new company that gathers a string of assets.

Ex-Wham Manager Simon Napier-Bell, Composer Simon Franglen Confirmed for Bigsound 2023
Napier-Bell, the author, industry professional and raconteur, returns to Brisbane for the annual summit and showcase event.

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Ex-Wham Manager Simon Napier-Bell, Composer Simon Franglen Confirmed for Bigsound 2023
Napier-Bell, the author, industry professional and raconteur, returns to Brisbane for the annual summit and showcase event.

Spotify Is Hiking Its Subscription Fee For Australian Users
A new monthly fee, which would take effect from the September billing cycle, reads a statement issued July 25.

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Spotify Is Hiking Its Subscription Fee For Australian Users
A new monthly fee, which would take effect from the September billing cycle, reads a statement issued July 25.

Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' Reigns Over Spotify's Inaugural Australian Music Rankings
Kylie’s hit is the champion, ahead of The Kid LAROI’s “Love Again” and Empire Of The Sun’s “We Are The People (southstar Remix)."

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Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' Reigns Over Spotify's Inaugural Australian Music Rankings
Kylie’s hit is the champion, ahead of The Kid LAROI’s “Love Again” and Empire Of The Sun’s “We Are The People (southstar Remix)."
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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