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Hip-hop producer Russell Simmons hit with $10m rape lawsuit, as sex assault dialogue continues
A 16th woman has come out against hip-hop entrepreneur and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons. Identified only as Jane Doe, she has slapped him with a $10 million lawsuit accusing him of rape. In…
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Hip-hop producer Russell Simmons hit with $10m rape lawsuit, as sex assault dialogue continues
A 16th woman has come out against hip-hop entrepreneur and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons. Identified only as Jane Doe, she has slapped him with a $10 million lawsuit accusing him of rape. In…
Paid subscriptions drive US music revenue to $8.7b, highest in ten years
Figures for 2017 released overnight by the RIAA showed that revenue from recorded music increased 16.5% at estimated retail value to US$8.7 billion. This was a second year of consecutive growth,…
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Paid subscriptions drive US music revenue to $8.7b, highest in ten years
Figures for 2017 released overnight by the RIAA showed that revenue from recorded music increased 16.5% at estimated retail value to US$8.7 billion. This was a second year of consecutive growth,…
Double J to broadcast two hours of Bluesfest Byron Bay
Double J will do a two-hour live broadcast from next weekend s Bluesfest in Byron Bay. It takes place on Friday March 30 from 5 pm on the Juke Joint stage. It includes Jimmy Cliff s exclusive set, as…
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Double J to broadcast two hours of Bluesfest Byron Bay
Double J will do a two-hour live broadcast from next weekend s Bluesfest in Byron Bay. It takes place on Friday March 30 from 5 pm on the Juke Joint stage. It includes Jimmy Cliff s exclusive set, as…
The Hills Are Alive sells out for tenth time
Victoria s music comedy and camping The Hills Are Alive festival celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend has sold out for the tenth time in a row. It is held on Friday March 23, Saturday 24 and…
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The Hills Are Alive sells out for tenth time
Victoria s music comedy and camping The Hills Are Alive festival celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend has sold out for the tenth time in a row. It is held on Friday March 23, Saturday 24 and…
Lead Record Store Day Ambassador Michael Chugg isn’t surprised by vinyl's resurgence because “it’s no longer uncool to like your dad’s favourite band”
Legendary Aussie music promoter Michael Chugg was yesterday unveiled as the lead ambassador for Australian Record Store Day at Red Eye Records in Sydney, alongside musicians Amber Lawrence and Dan…
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Lead Record Store Day Ambassador Michael Chugg isn’t surprised by vinyl's resurgence because “it’s no longer uncool to like your dad’s favourite band”
Legendary Aussie music promoter Michael Chugg was yesterday unveiled as the lead ambassador for Australian Record Store Day at Red Eye Records in Sydney, alongside musicians Amber Lawrence and Dan…
Amazon Alexa voice control now available through Amazon Music App
Users of the Amazon Music app can now request songs by voice, with the app now incorporating Alexa capability. Subscribers to Amazon Music can now use the voice feature to request songs by mood or…
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Amazon Alexa voice control now available through Amazon Music App
Users of the Amazon Music app can now request songs by voice, with the app now incorporating Alexa capability. Subscribers to Amazon Music can now use the voice feature to request songs by mood or…
Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams lose ‘Blurred Lines’ appeal
A federal appeals court upheld the $5.3 million judgement against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copying a 1977 Marvin Gaye song to create their 2013 smash 'Blurred Lines . In a 2-1 vote, the…
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Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams lose ‘Blurred Lines’ appeal
A federal appeals court upheld the $5.3 million judgement against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copying a 1977 Marvin Gaye song to create their 2013 smash 'Blurred Lines . In a 2-1 vote, the…
Beatport launches creative services, “logical way to leverage our global footprint”
In a move to deepen its relationship with the global DJ community, dance music platform Beatport has launched a creative agency. Beatport Creative Services. provides opportunities foir brands to…
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Beatport launches creative services, “logical way to leverage our global footprint”
In a move to deepen its relationship with the global DJ community, dance music platform Beatport has launched a creative agency. Beatport Creative Services. provides opportunities foir brands to…
New Music Plan cements Melbourne’s music future
The City of Melbourne has endorsed the three year Melbourne Music Plan 2018 2021 to strengthen the city s $1 billion music industry, and to provide opportunities for the next generation of musicians.…
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New Music Plan cements Melbourne’s music future
The City of Melbourne has endorsed the three year Melbourne Music Plan 2018 2021 to strengthen the city s $1 billion music industry, and to provide opportunities for the next generation of musicians.…
ARIA midweek chart predictions: XXXTentacion looks to the Top 5 as Stone Temple Pilots resurface
Only three debuts make up the news in this week s edition of Chart Predictions. Leading the way is Miami rapper XXXTentacion whose latest release ? is pushing for the Top 5. Lead single SAD! has been…
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ARIA midweek chart predictions: XXXTentacion looks to the Top 5 as Stone Temple Pilots resurface
Only three debuts make up the news in this week s edition of Chart Predictions. Leading the way is Miami rapper XXXTentacion whose latest release ? is pushing for the Top 5. Lead single SAD! has been…
Nicole Richards promoted to head of Island Records Australia
Universal Music Australia managing directors, Mike Taylor and Darren Aboud have announced the promotion of Nicole Richards to head of Island Records Australia, effective immediately. In this newly…
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Nicole Richards promoted to head of Island Records Australia
Universal Music Australia managing directors, Mike Taylor and Darren Aboud have announced the promotion of Nicole Richards to head of Island Records Australia, effective immediately. In this newly…
Music Victoria opens applications for Live Music Professionals program
Applications have opened for Music Victoria s Live Music Professionals 2018 a free professional and business development program for independent promoters, venue owners, venue managers and band…
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Music Victoria opens applications for Live Music Professionals program
Applications have opened for Music Victoria s Live Music Professionals 2018 a free professional and business development program for independent promoters, venue owners, venue managers and band…
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