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Universal Music Group Buys 49% Stake In PIAS Group
Financial terms of the arrangement, announced late Wednesday (Nov. 30), were not disclosed.

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Universal Music Group Buys 49% Stake In PIAS Group
Financial terms of the arrangement, announced late Wednesday (Nov. 30), were not disclosed.

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Is Now Open
The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition returns for its 10th anniversary with a swag of cash prizes and a brand new award.

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The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition Is Now Open
The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition returns for its 10th anniversary with a swag of cash prizes and a brand new award.

Chillinit, Sahxl and Barkaa Score Big With NBA 2K23 Campaign
The Aussie artists' basketball-themed tunes will be ingested into the game, and are fleshed out with music videos.

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Chillinit, Sahxl and Barkaa Score Big With NBA 2K23 Campaign
The Aussie artists' basketball-themed tunes will be ingested into the game, and are fleshed out with music videos.

Australian Acts Top Apple Music And Shazam’s Year-End Lists For 2022
The Kid Laroi and Pnau take gold in the end-of-year charts published today by Apple Music and its sister business, Shazam.

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Australian Acts Top Apple Music And Shazam’s Year-End Lists For 2022
The Kid Laroi and Pnau take gold in the end-of-year charts published today by Apple Music and its sister business, Shazam.

Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu & Declan Byrne Are Leaving Triple J: ‘End of an Era’
Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu and Declan Byrne are exiting triple j, as the youth broadcaster announces its incoming presenters.

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Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu & Declan Byrne Are Leaving Triple J: ‘End of an Era’
Bridget Hustwaite, Ebony Boadu and Declan Byrne are exiting triple j, as the youth broadcaster announces its incoming presenters.

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Brought In Over $600K This Year
This year’s efforts saw more than $600,000 collected for good causes, up from a then-record $500,000-plus last time.

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Brought In Over $600K This Year
This year’s efforts saw more than $600,000 collected for good causes, up from a then-record $500,000-plus last time.

Rüfüs Du Sol Headlines Australian Party at 2023 Grammys
The Sydneysiders could go back-to-back in the best dance/electronic recording category, this time with “On My Knees.”

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Rüfüs Du Sol Headlines Australian Party at 2023 Grammys
The Sydneysiders could go back-to-back in the best dance/electronic recording category, this time with “On My Knees.”

Meet Hugh Evans, The Australian Philanthropist Who’s Changing The World With Music
As the Global Citizen’s “pop and policy,” an extraordinary lineup of world leaders and music stars have come out to support the charity and its work.

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Meet Hugh Evans, The Australian Philanthropist Who’s Changing The World With Music
As the Global Citizen’s “pop and policy,” an extraordinary lineup of world leaders and music stars have come out to support the charity and its work.

Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers Win Big at 2022 ARIA Awards (FULL LIST)
Baker Boy, aka Danzal Baker, the one-time young Australian of the year, was the undisputed hero of the night with five pointed trophies.

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Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers Win Big at 2022 ARIA Awards (FULL LIST)
Baker Boy, aka Danzal Baker, the one-time young Australian of the year, was the undisputed hero of the night with five pointed trophies.

Ex-Twickets Exec Danny Hannaford Joins Ticketek U.K.
Hannaford boasts over 13 years’ ticketing experience, including Twickets Australian resale business, which he launched in 2017 and led.

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Ex-Twickets Exec Danny Hannaford Joins Ticketek U.K.
Hannaford boasts over 13 years’ ticketing experience, including Twickets Australian resale business, which he launched in 2017 and led.

Luude Signs Global Deal With Concord Music Publishing ANZ
The pact is one of the highest-profile signings for Concord Music Publishing ANZ, and sees the company represent Luude on a global basis.

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Luude Signs Global Deal With Concord Music Publishing ANZ
The pact is one of the highest-profile signings for Concord Music Publishing ANZ, and sees the company represent Luude on a global basis.

APRA’s Nicholas Pickard Picked for Screen Australia Board
Pickard joins actors Marta Dusseldorp and Sacha Horler as members of the Screen Australia board, each serving for three-year terms.

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APRA’s Nicholas Pickard Picked for Screen Australia Board
Pickard joins actors Marta Dusseldorp and Sacha Horler as members of the Screen Australia board, each serving for three-year terms.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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