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Levi’s becomes second major partner for Support Act’s 24-hour well-being service
The Australian music industry s benevolent fund Support Act Ltd has a struck a new major partnership with global denim brand Levi Strauss Co. With its alarming data on the mental health, alienation…

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Levi’s becomes second major partner for Support Act’s 24-hour well-being service
The Australian music industry s benevolent fund Support Act Ltd has a struck a new major partnership with global denim brand Levi Strauss Co. With its alarming data on the mental health, alienation…

Justin Timberlake streams up 260%, Prince up 205%, after Super Bowl
Justin Timberlake’s polished and energetic half time show at the Pepsi Super Bowl may have put off some critics and aroused the ire of some Prince fans after his tribute “duet” during which the late…

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Justin Timberlake streams up 260%, Prince up 205%, after Super Bowl
Justin Timberlake’s polished and energetic half time show at the Pepsi Super Bowl may have put off some critics and aroused the ire of some Prince fans after his tribute “duet” during which the late…

Party In The Paddock sells out, adds three more acts
This week s Party In The Paddock in Tasmania has sold out all its tickets over its three days, its promoter Vibestown. Last year too drew a capacity 7000. As the event gets set to stage for its sixth…

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Party In The Paddock sells out, adds three more acts
This week s Party In The Paddock in Tasmania has sold out all its tickets over its three days, its promoter Vibestown. Last year too drew a capacity 7000. As the event gets set to stage for its sixth…

Sony/ATV leads in sync deals during America’s Super Bowl with 17 placements
The Super Bowl is the biggest US television event of each year, with an average viewership of 111.3 million which is more than a third of the American population. Some ads screen for up to $1 million…

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Sony/ATV leads in sync deals during America’s Super Bowl with 17 placements
The Super Bowl is the biggest US television event of each year, with an average viewership of 111.3 million which is more than a third of the American population. Some ads screen for up to $1 million…

QMusic announces Kim Pengelly as General Manager
Queensland s peak music association QMusic announced that Kim Pengelly has filled the newly created position of general manager. Working closely with CEO Joel Edmondson, she will oversee the…

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QMusic announces Kim Pengelly as General Manager
Queensland s peak music association QMusic announced that Kim Pengelly has filled the newly created position of general manager. Working closely with CEO Joel Edmondson, she will oversee the…

City of Sydney opens Expressions of Interest for Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel
After endorsed the setting up last October of a Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel, City of Sydney has invited expressions of interest from people across the nightlife and creative sectors.…

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City of Sydney opens Expressions of Interest for Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel
After endorsed the setting up last October of a Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel, City of Sydney has invited expressions of interest from people across the nightlife and creative sectors.…

Grammys setting up taskforce to address female biases, calls for CEO’s resignation over “step up” comments
After telling females in the music industry to step up to be recognised, the Recording Academy, organiser of the Grammys, has made a step up of its own. It will set up an independent task force to…

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Grammys setting up taskforce to address female biases, calls for CEO’s resignation over “step up” comments
After telling females in the music industry to step up to be recognised, the Recording Academy, organiser of the Grammys, has made a step up of its own. It will set up an independent task force to…

Tex Perkins reprises The Man In Black role for national tour
After a sell-out five-night stint with The Man In Black The Johnny Cash Story in Melbourne s Athenaeum Theatre at the end of 2017, Tex Perkins is reprising his Helpmann Award-winning role. This time…

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Tex Perkins reprises The Man In Black role for national tour
After a sell-out five-night stint with The Man In Black The Johnny Cash Story in Melbourne s Athenaeum Theatre at the end of 2017, Tex Perkins is reprising his Helpmann Award-winning role. This time…

Rape victim of jailed New Zealand hip-hop group speaks out
The victim of two New Zealand hip-hop identities who were jailed last week for rape has spoken out about her ordeal. The Tauranga District Court sentenced Peter Chambers, 42, and Mark Arona, 40, to 8…

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Rape victim of jailed New Zealand hip-hop group speaks out
The victim of two New Zealand hip-hop identities who were jailed last week for rape has spoken out about her ordeal. The Tauranga District Court sentenced Peter Chambers, 42, and Mark Arona, 40, to 8…

Spotify introduces writer and producer credits
Spotify has introduced songwriter and producer credits, alongside performer rights. In a move to create stronger relationships with the music industry, a desktop platform user can click on Show…

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Spotify introduces writer and producer credits
Spotify has introduced songwriter and producer credits, alongside performer rights. In a move to create stronger relationships with the music industry, a desktop platform user can click on Show…

Kanye West, Solange, Wiz Khalifa sued for copyright infringement
Kanye West, Solange (Knowles) and Wiz Khalifa are being sued for copyright infringement in separate cases. In the case of West and Solange, they are being hit for sampling the same track, Leroy…

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Kanye West, Solange, Wiz Khalifa sued for copyright infringement
Kanye West, Solange (Knowles) and Wiz Khalifa are being sued for copyright infringement in separate cases. In the case of West and Solange, they are being hit for sampling the same track, Leroy…

Fresh push for pill testing at Groovin The Moo Canberra
After two last-minute hitches last year, health advocates the STA-SAFE Consortium have again applied to conduct pill testing at the Canberra stop of the Groovin The Moo Festival in April. Health…

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Fresh push for pill testing at Groovin The Moo Canberra
After two last-minute hitches last year, health advocates the STA-SAFE Consortium have again applied to conduct pill testing at the Canberra stop of the Groovin The Moo Festival in April. Health…
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