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Today's the day to help save Melbourne venue The Curtin
There's a new form for people to share their support for Melbourne's The John Curtin Hotel as the Victorian union movement makes the case to save the beloved music venue. Last month, The Curtin…

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Today's the day to help save Melbourne venue The Curtin
There's a new form for people to share their support for Melbourne's The John Curtin Hotel as the Victorian union movement makes the case to save the beloved music venue. Last month, The Curtin…

Skegss have had a fake song uploaded to Spotify
Garage rock band Skegss have had a song uploaded to Spotify that isn't theirs, an issue that's becoming more and more prevalent in digital music. A new song appeared on the Byron Bay band's official…

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Skegss have had a fake song uploaded to Spotify
Garage rock band Skegss have had a song uploaded to Spotify that isn't theirs, an issue that's becoming more and more prevalent in digital music. A new song appeared on the Byron Bay band's official…

LimeWire is making a comeback as an NFT marketplace
Remember LimeWire? Of course you do. The peer-to-peer file sharing was many people's first exposure to music piracy in the early 00s. Its final release came in 2010 but over a decade later, LimeWire…

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LimeWire is making a comeback as an NFT marketplace
Remember LimeWire? Of course you do. The peer-to-peer file sharing was many people's first exposure to music piracy in the early 00s. Its final release came in 2010 but over a decade later, LimeWire…

Stereosonic founder ordered to pay $63K after bitter court battle
The founder of the popular music festival Stereosonic has been ordered to pay $63K to his former friend after a bitter court battle. Richie McNeill has been ordered to pay the hefty amount in damages…

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Stereosonic founder ordered to pay $63K after bitter court battle
The founder of the popular music festival Stereosonic has been ordered to pay $63K to his former friend after a bitter court battle. Richie McNeill has been ordered to pay the hefty amount in damages…

Stereosonic founder embroiled in bitter stalker court battle
The founder of the popular music festival Stereosonic is embroiled in a bitter court battle with a former friend after he feared a stalker would hunt him down at his own home. The festival's founder…

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Stereosonic founder embroiled in bitter stalker court battle
The founder of the popular music festival Stereosonic is embroiled in a bitter court battle with a former friend after he feared a stalker would hunt him down at his own home. The festival's founder…

Snoop Dogg officially acquires Death Row Records
Snoop Dogg has officially acquired Death Row Records after first rising to fame on the label in the 1990s. As reported by Variety, the hip hop mogul purchased the label from the Blackstone-controlled…

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Snoop Dogg officially acquires Death Row Records
Snoop Dogg has officially acquired Death Row Records after first rising to fame on the label in the 1990s. As reported by Variety, the hip hop mogul purchased the label from the Blackstone-controlled…

Street University and I.C.E. to offer young musicians free online workshops
The Street University and Information + Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.) are joining together to provide free online workshops for young musicians across Australia throughout Term 1 2022. Street Exchange:…

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Street University and I.C.E. to offer young musicians free online workshops
The Street University and Information + Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.) are joining together to provide free online workshops for young musicians across Australia throughout Term 1 2022. Street Exchange:…

Heirs of Jimi Hendrix Experience bandmates sue Sony Music U.K.
The heirs of Jimi Hendrix's former bandmates are suing Sony Music U.K. for millions over copyright issues and streaming royalties. As reported by Variety, the heirs of bassist Noel Redding and…

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Heirs of Jimi Hendrix Experience bandmates sue Sony Music U.K.
The heirs of Jimi Hendrix's former bandmates are suing Sony Music U.K. for millions over copyright issues and streaming royalties. As reported by Variety, the heirs of bassist Noel Redding and…

Lawrence Mooney sues Triple M for over $1 million in damages
Lawrence Mooney is suing Triple M for more than $1 million in damages over his recent sacking from the radio station. The comedian was removed from the prized breakfast radio slot back in November…

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Lawrence Mooney sues Triple M for over $1 million in damages
Lawrence Mooney is suing Triple M for more than $1 million in damages over his recent sacking from the radio station. The comedian was removed from the prized breakfast radio slot back in November…

Only 13 U.S. number one songs this century had just one writer
A new and highly unexpected music feud emerged this week. Blur and Gorillaz star Damon Albarn caused a furore online after he dismissed the songwriting abilities of Taylor Swift in an LA Times…

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Only 13 U.S. number one songs this century had just one writer
A new and highly unexpected music feud emerged this week. Blur and Gorillaz star Damon Albarn caused a furore online after he dismissed the songwriting abilities of Taylor Swift in an LA Times…

NSW government announces huge support package for events impacted by COVID-19
The NSW government has announced a huge support package for events in the state that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. Any major event that was "cancelled or significantly disrupted" due to…

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NSW government announces huge support package for events impacted by COVID-19
The NSW government has announced a huge support package for events in the state that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. Any major event that was "cancelled or significantly disrupted" due to…

The estate of Prince finally valued at $156.4 million
The estate of Prince has been given a final valuation of $156.4 million, bringing to an end a gruelling six-year legal battle. As reported by The Minneapolis Star Tribune, the late pop star's estate…

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The estate of Prince finally valued at $156.4 million
The estate of Prince has been given a final valuation of $156.4 million, bringing to an end a gruelling six-year legal battle. As reported by The Minneapolis Star Tribune, the late pop star's estate…
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