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Select Music Agency, Sydney Kings Play Ball For ‘Unique Partnership’
This “unique partnership” sees two of “Australia’s top entertainment providers team up and provide... the best night out in Sydney," says Hoops Capital CEO Sean Nicholls.

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Select Music Agency, Sydney Kings Play Ball For ‘Unique Partnership’
This “unique partnership” sees two of “Australia’s top entertainment providers team up and provide... the best night out in Sydney," says Hoops Capital CEO Sean Nicholls.

5 Seconds of Summer Sneaks to No. 2 In U.S. With '5SOS5'
5SOS now boasts six top 10 albums in the United States, the world’s biggest recorded music market. None of their studio LPs have dipped lower than No. 2.

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5 Seconds of Summer Sneaks to No. 2 In U.S. With '5SOS5'
5SOS now boasts six top 10 albums in the United States, the world’s biggest recorded music market. None of their studio LPs have dipped lower than No. 2.

Shannen James Signs With Select Music (EXCLUSIVE)
"She’s an incredible songwriter and performer and we can’t wait to be a part of the journey,” comments Select Music’s Katie Krollig.

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Shannen James Signs With Select Music (EXCLUSIVE)
"She’s an incredible songwriter and performer and we can’t wait to be a part of the journey,” comments Select Music’s Katie Krollig.

Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs
Each day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs, Apple Music's Australia-raised exec Rachel Newman explains.

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Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs
Each day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs, Apple Music's Australia-raised exec Rachel Newman explains.

AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint
Matthew Zweck will work with Mushroom Group for concert tours, festivals and other live entertainment properties produced by Frontier Touring.

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AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint
Matthew Zweck will work with Mushroom Group for concert tours, festivals and other live entertainment properties produced by Frontier Touring.

5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1
The Australian pop-punk band completes a “photo finish” on the U.K. chart, which saw just 1,600 chart sales separate the top 2 titles.

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5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1
The Australian pop-punk band completes a “photo finish” on the U.K. chart, which saw just 1,600 chart sales separate the top 2 titles.

AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market
“The Australian market never ceases to impress,” AEG's Adam Wilkes said at Singapore’s Hilton Hotel, for the Music Matters conference.

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AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market
“The Australian market never ceases to impress,” AEG's Adam Wilkes said at Singapore’s Hilton Hotel, for the Music Matters conference.

5 Seconds of Summer In the Hunt for U.K. No. 1
Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, the Aussie pop-rock outfit is in a four-way battle.

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5 Seconds of Summer In the Hunt for U.K. No. 1
Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, the Aussie pop-rock outfit is in a four-way battle.

Meg Mac Makes History, Blackpink and NCT 127 Lead K-pop Charge on ARIA Charts
The Queen of the ARIA Albums Chart this week is Meg Mac.

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Meg Mac Makes History, Blackpink and NCT 127 Lead K-pop Charge on ARIA Charts
The Queen of the ARIA Albums Chart this week is Meg Mac.

Adelaide Nominated For ‘Best Global Music City’
The city of churches is nominated for “best global music city” and “best late-night economy initiative,” part of the Music Cities Awards.

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Adelaide Nominated For ‘Best Global Music City’
The city of churches is nominated for “best global music city” and “best late-night economy initiative,” part of the Music Cities Awards.

Toby Hobart Joins Call & Response Roster for Management (EXCLUSIVE)
To celebrate the new arrangement, Toby Hobart will release a new single, “Off The Edge,” this Friday (Sept. 16).

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Toby Hobart Joins Call & Response Roster for Management (EXCLUSIVE)
To celebrate the new arrangement, Toby Hobart will release a new single, “Off The Edge,” this Friday (Sept. 16).

Tone City Records Is Rolling The DICE (EXCLUSIVE)
DICE currently sits at 336,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and boast over four million streams across nine summery, surf rock songs.

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Tone City Records Is Rolling The DICE (EXCLUSIVE)
DICE currently sits at 336,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and boast over four million streams across nine summery, surf rock songs.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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