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Colin Hay, Colleen Ironside to Receive Ted Albert Award
Hay and Ironside will be feted at the 2023 APRA Music Awards, set for Thursday, April 27 at ICC Sydney, on Gadigal land.

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Colin Hay, Colleen Ironside to Receive Ted Albert Award
Hay and Ironside will be feted at the 2023 APRA Music Awards, set for Thursday, April 27 at ICC Sydney, on Gadigal land.

Fix The Mix Report Finds Representation of Women In Studio Roles Remains ‘Pitifully Low’
The recording studio remains a man’s world, a place where men outnumber women and non-binary people by a ratio of 19 to 1 on major commercial projects and senior studio roles are largely out of…

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Fix The Mix Report Finds Representation of Women In Studio Roles Remains ‘Pitifully Low’
The recording studio remains a man’s world, a place where men outnumber women and non-binary people by a ratio of 19 to 1 on major commercial projects and senior studio roles are largely out of…

DMA’S Debut In U.K. Top 3 With ‘How Many Dreams?’
The Aussie indie-rock trio blasts to No. 3 on the U.K. albums chart behind new LPs from Boygenius and Melanie Martinez, respectively.

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DMA’S Debut In U.K. Top 3 With ‘How Many Dreams?’
The Aussie indie-rock trio blasts to No. 3 on the U.K. albums chart behind new LPs from Boygenius and Melanie Martinez, respectively.

Remembering Seymour Stein: Sire Records Chief Recounts Signing Madonna From His Hospital Bed
In this article from the archives, the late Seymour Stein recounts how he signed Madonna to a deal "concluded right there in the hospital."

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Remembering Seymour Stein: Sire Records Chief Recounts Signing Madonna From His Hospital Bed
In this article from the archives, the late Seymour Stein recounts how he signed Madonna to a deal "concluded right there in the hospital."

I Oh You Launches Publishing Division (EXCLUSIVE)
The indie business will continue and expand its relationship with Mushroom Group, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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I Oh You Launches Publishing Division (EXCLUSIVE)
The indie business will continue and expand its relationship with Mushroom Group, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

DMA’S Are Heading For Dream Start On U.K. Chart
If it holds its course, 'Dreams' will give DMA’s a career-best chart position in the U.K., a top 5 global market.

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DMA’S Are Heading For Dream Start On U.K. Chart
If it holds its course, 'Dreams' will give DMA’s a career-best chart position in the U.K., a top 5 global market.

Seymour Stein, American Music Industry Legend, Dies at 80
Stein signed a slew of Australian act, including Radio Birdman, The Saints and The Go-Betweens, The Avalanches, The Veronicas and Taxiride.

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Seymour Stein, American Music Industry Legend, Dies at 80
Stein signed a slew of Australian act, including Radio Birdman, The Saints and The Go-Betweens, The Avalanches, The Veronicas and Taxiride.

Good Neighbour Expands With U.S. Signings and ‘Many More’ to Come
“We used the downtime throughout 2020 to squeeze more juice out of the fruit for performers," comments Susan Cotchin.

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Good Neighbour Expands With U.S. Signings and ‘Many More’ to Come
“We used the downtime throughout 2020 to squeeze more juice out of the fruit for performers," comments Susan Cotchin.

APRA Music Award 2023 Unveils Complete List of Nominees
The peer-voted song of the year is one of the single most important categories on the music industry calendar.

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APRA Music Award 2023 Unveils Complete List of Nominees
The peer-voted song of the year is one of the single most important categories on the music industry calendar.

Thelma Plum Doubles-Up at 2023 Queensland Music Awards
Thelma Plum, the Gamilaraay singer and songwriter, scooped the coveted song of the year for “Backseat of My Mind.”

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Thelma Plum Doubles-Up at 2023 Queensland Music Awards
Thelma Plum, the Gamilaraay singer and songwriter, scooped the coveted song of the year for “Backseat of My Mind.”

Bigsound Scores $3.8M Investment From Queensland Government
Bigsound is set to become even bigger, with the promise of funding from the Queensland government to tune of $3.8 million over four-years.

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Bigsound Scores $3.8M Investment From Queensland Government
Bigsound is set to become even bigger, with the promise of funding from the Queensland government to tune of $3.8 million over four-years.

Tina Arena, Budjerah Set to Perform at 2023 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards
The annual awards will once again be hosted by Alex Dyson, the former triple j breakfast host turned podcaster, organisers announced.

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Tina Arena, Budjerah Set to Perform at 2023 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards
The annual awards will once again be hosted by Alex Dyson, the former triple j breakfast host turned podcaster, organisers announced.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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