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APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI
Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of artificial intelligence supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS and Canadian counterpart, SOCAN. APRA…

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APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI
Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of artificial intelligence supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS and Canadian counterpart, SOCAN. APRA…

Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case
Major touring artists such as Billie Eilish were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard as the antitrust case against Live Nation…

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Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case
Major touring artists such as Billie Eilish were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard as the antitrust case against Live Nation…

Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour
Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year. The iconic rockers will kick off the local leg of their world tour on Sunday,…

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Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour
Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year. The iconic rockers will kick off the local leg of their world tour on Sunday,…

An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods
An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods. The City of Adelaide has announced plans to rename Clubhouse Lane - located off Hindley Street - as Hilltop Hoods…

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An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods
An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods. The City of Adelaide has announced plans to rename Clubhouse Lane - located off Hindley Street - as Hilltop Hoods…

Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’
A former staffer from The Kyle Jackie O Show has spoken publicly about the pressure cooker environment behind the scenes of the breakfast radio juggernaut. Appearing on the podcast Behind the Mic…

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Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’
A former staffer from The Kyle Jackie O Show has spoken publicly about the pressure cooker environment behind the scenes of the breakfast radio juggernaut. Appearing on the podcast Behind the Mic…

Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album
Harry Styles has announced 16 pop-ups worldwide - including Australia - to celebrate the release of his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Australian pop-up will take place in Sydney,…

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Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album
Harry Styles has announced 16 pop-ups worldwide - including Australia - to celebrate the release of his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Australian pop-up will take place in Sydney,…

'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement
Widely respected Mushroom Group music executive Dean McLachlan has announced his retirement. McLachlan has spent the past 30 years with Mushroom, where he's built an incredible reputation for his…

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'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement
Widely respected Mushroom Group music executive Dean McLachlan has announced his retirement. McLachlan has spent the past 30 years with Mushroom, where he's built an incredible reputation for his…

GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists
GLOW Radio, a major new platform has been designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, has officially gone live today (March 4th). The brand-new, 24/7 digital radio…

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GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists
GLOW Radio, a major new platform has been designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, has officially gone live today (March 4th). The brand-new, 24/7 digital radio…

Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure
Acclaimed DJ, curator, and radio presenter Tom Ravenscroft has joined Double J to take on hosting duties of Friday Mornings following the departure of Zan Rowe. With over three decades spent deep in…

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Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure
Acclaimed DJ, curator, and radio presenter Tom Ravenscroft has joined Double J to take on hosting duties of Friday Mornings following the departure of Zan Rowe. With over three decades spent deep in…

Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is convening its Board of Directors in Australia for the first time in 25 years, to celebrate 100 years of protecting…

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Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is convening its Board of Directors in Australia for the first time in 25 years, to celebrate 100 years of protecting…

US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation
The US Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster commenced in federal court this week, seeking to determine whether the live music giant has unlawfully maintained…

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US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation
The US Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster commenced in federal court this week, seeking to determine whether the live music giant has unlawfully maintained…

'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours
The scale of Bad Bunny’s Australian debut is prompting promoters to reassess the country’s appetite for non-English-language tours. Across two nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium, close to 90,000 fans…

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'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours
The scale of Bad Bunny’s Australian debut is prompting promoters to reassess the country’s appetite for non-English-language tours. Across two nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium, close to 90,000 fans…
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