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Amy Taylor, Photographer Jamie Nelson Steered Toward Settlement in Ongoing Dispute
An LA court has urged Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor and US photographer Jamie Nelson to explore a potential settlement, as their ongoing copyright dispute over Nelson’s Champagne…
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Amy Taylor, Photographer Jamie Nelson Steered Toward Settlement in Ongoing Dispute
An LA court has urged Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor and US photographer Jamie Nelson to explore a potential settlement, as their ongoing copyright dispute over Nelson’s Champagne…
Music and Media Unite to Back Youth Cancer Initiative at Sony Foundation's Wharf4Ward
Australia’s music and media industries once again united for Sony Foundation’s flagship fundraiser Wharf4Ward, which returned to Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf yesterday (March 19th). Affectionately…
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Music and Media Unite to Back Youth Cancer Initiative at Sony Foundation's Wharf4Ward
Australia’s music and media industries once again united for Sony Foundation’s flagship fundraiser Wharf4Ward, which returned to Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf yesterday (March 19th). Affectionately…
US Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI-Driven Streaming Fraud
A 54-year-old North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a large-scale streaming fraud scheme powered by AI, in what US authorities say is one of the most significant cases of its kind to…
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US Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI-Driven Streaming Fraud
A 54-year-old North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a large-scale streaming fraud scheme powered by AI, in what US authorities say is one of the most significant cases of its kind to…
Pophouse Entertainment Secures Tina Turner Name, Image, Likeness Rights
The rights to Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness, and a majority stake in her music catalogue have been reportedly acquired by Swedish entertainment company Pophouse Entertainment. Per Rolling…
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Pophouse Entertainment Secures Tina Turner Name, Image, Likeness Rights
The rights to Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness, and a majority stake in her music catalogue have been reportedly acquired by Swedish entertainment company Pophouse Entertainment. Per Rolling…
Radio Ratings: First Survey Results for 2026 Are In
Results of the first GfK radio ratings survey of 2026 have landed. In Sydney, Gold 101.7 has recorded the sharpest fall, with breakfast plunging to 6.1% after Christian O’Connell took over. In what…
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Radio Ratings: First Survey Results for 2026 Are In
Results of the first GfK radio ratings survey of 2026 have landed. In Sydney, Gold 101.7 has recorded the sharpest fall, with breakfast plunging to 6.1% after Christian O’Connell took over. In what…
Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'
Budjerah has finally announced his debut album. Out on July 24th via Warner Music Australia, Gentleman, produced by Om'Mas Keith, captures who the ARIA Award winning artist is - with a nod to the pop…
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Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'
Budjerah has finally announced his debut album. Out on July 24th via Warner Music Australia, Gentleman, produced by Om'Mas Keith, captures who the ARIA Award winning artist is - with a nod to the pop…
Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends
Lorde has hit reset. The New Zealand pop star has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group expired late last year. Per Variety, the New Zealand…
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Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends
Lorde has hit reset. The New Zealand pop star has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group expired late last year. Per Variety, the New Zealand…
Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025
Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, though momentum is beginning to stabilise as streaming reaches maturity, according to new figures released by…
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Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025
Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, though momentum is beginning to stabilise as streaming reaches maturity, according to new figures released by…
Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout
A Live Nation ticketing director has apologised for internal messages labelling concertgoers “so stupid”, which surfaced earlier this month during legal proceedings in the company’s antitrust case.…
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Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout
A Live Nation ticketing director has apologised for internal messages labelling concertgoers “so stupid”, which surfaced earlier this month during legal proceedings in the company’s antitrust case.…
Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster
Noisy Group has expanded its East Coast live music footprint, adding six venues across Queensland and New South Wales to its roster. The company has also taken over the programming for Salty Sounds…
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Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster
Noisy Group has expanded its East Coast live music footprint, adding six venues across Queensland and New South Wales to its roster. The company has also taken over the programming for Salty Sounds…
Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long
New details have emerged about the upcoming Oasis documentary that captured the Gallagher brothers' whole reunion. Producer Steven Knight, the creator of the acclaimed Peaky Blinders series, told…
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Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long
New details have emerged about the upcoming Oasis documentary that captured the Gallagher brothers' whole reunion. Producer Steven Knight, the creator of the acclaimed Peaky Blinders series, told…
Lollapalooza Adds Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ninajirachi & More to 2026 Lineup
Australian and New Zealand artists are front and centre on this year’s Lollapalooza lineup, with a strong showing of local talent set to take the stage at the iconic Chicago festival. New Zealand…
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Lollapalooza Adds Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ninajirachi & More to 2026 Lineup
Australian and New Zealand artists are front and centre on this year’s Lollapalooza lineup, with a strong showing of local talent set to take the stage at the iconic Chicago festival. New Zealand…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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