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Golden Guitar Winners to perform at Crossroads in the Vines festival

Golden Guitar Winners to perform at Crossroads in the Vines festival

PRESS RELEASE: A star-studded line-up of 2018 Golden Guitar Award -winning artists are set to light up the stage at Australia s hottest new festival Crossroads in the Vines. 2018 Golden Guitar…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Golden Guitar Winners to perform at Crossroads in the Vines festival

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Golden Guitar Winners to perform at Crossroads in the Vines festival

PRESS RELEASE: A star-studded line-up of 2018 Golden Guitar Award -winning artists are set to light up the stage at Australia s hottest new festival Crossroads in the Vines. 2018 Golden Guitar…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
City of Melbourne launches Sunset Series, Sydney’s Twilight at Taronga ready to roll

City of Melbourne launches Sunset Series, Sydney’s Twilight at Taronga ready to roll

The City of Melbourne is bringing back its popular Sunset Series, focussing on showcasing new acts at Treasury Gardens over two nights in February. Chair of the City of Melbourne s Arts, Culture and…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
City of Melbourne launches Sunset Series, Sydney’s Twilight at Taronga ready to roll

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City of Melbourne launches Sunset Series, Sydney’s Twilight at Taronga ready to roll

The City of Melbourne is bringing back its popular Sunset Series, focussing on showcasing new acts at Treasury Gardens over two nights in February. Chair of the City of Melbourne s Arts, Culture and…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Civil rights anthem ‘We Shall Overcome’ now in public domain, but will its reputation be damaged?

Civil rights anthem ‘We Shall Overcome’ now in public domain, but will its reputation be damaged?

One of the great civil rights anthems in America and Australia We Shall Overcome is now in public domain. It ends a two year court case after the We Shall Overcome Foundation filed a lawsuit against…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Civil rights anthem ‘We Shall Overcome’ now in public domain, but will its reputation be damaged?

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Civil rights anthem ‘We Shall Overcome’ now in public domain, but will its reputation be damaged?

One of the great civil rights anthems in America and Australia We Shall Overcome is now in public domain. It ends a two year court case after the We Shall Overcome Foundation filed a lawsuit against…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Tracee Hutchison to chair Music Victoria’s Women’s Advisory Panel

Tracee Hutchison to chair Music Victoria’s Women’s Advisory Panel

Media and arts identity, author and current head of journalism at the Australian College of Arts (Collarts), Tracee Hutchison, is named the chair of music Victoria s Women s Advisory Panel. The…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Tracee Hutchison to chair Music Victoria’s Women’s Advisory Panel

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Tracee Hutchison to chair Music Victoria’s Women’s Advisory Panel

Media and arts identity, author and current head of journalism at the Australian College of Arts (Collarts), Tracee Hutchison, is named the chair of music Victoria s Women s Advisory Panel. The…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Universal Music to investigate Republic Group President Charlie Walk over sexual misconduct allegations

Universal Music to investigate Republic Group President Charlie Walk over sexual misconduct allegations

Another major US music executive has had explosive allegations of sexual predatory behaviour levelled at him that could possibly see him lose his high ranking label position and judge role on a…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Universal Music to investigate Republic Group President Charlie Walk over sexual misconduct allegations

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Universal Music to investigate Republic Group President Charlie Walk over sexual misconduct allegations

Another major US music executive has had explosive allegations of sexual predatory behaviour levelled at him that could possibly see him lose his high ranking label position and judge role on a…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Triple j releases set times for Friday’s Laneway broadcast

Triple j releases set times for Friday’s Laneway broadcast

Triple j is broadcasting the Port Adelaide show of the Laneway Festival on Friday February 2 through its website and social media platforms. Former Adelaide residents Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
Triple j releases set times for Friday’s Laneway broadcast

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Triple j releases set times for Friday’s Laneway broadcast

Triple j is broadcasting the Port Adelaide show of the Laneway Festival on Friday February 2 through its website and social media platforms. Former Adelaide residents Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton…

By Music Network - Jan 30, 2018
TMN Tinnies: Artist Development of the Year

TMN Tinnies: Artist Development of the Year

This Friday we’ll be celebrating the industry’s best and brightest at Australia’s free music business awards event, the TMN Tinnies. Artist development is the vital piece of the puzzle when it comes…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
TMN Tinnies: Artist Development of the Year

TMN Tinnies

TMN Tinnies: Artist Development of the Year

This Friday we’ll be celebrating the industry’s best and brightest at Australia’s free music business awards event, the TMN Tinnies. Artist development is the vital piece of the puzzle when it comes…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Report: commercial radio listening hits record high in Australia – and disputes younger demos are turning off

Report: commercial radio listening hits record high in Australia – and disputes younger demos are turning off

A record amount of Australians listened to live and local commercial radio in 2017 than ever before, the sector s representative body Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) reported. An average cumulative…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Report: commercial radio listening hits record high in Australia – and disputes younger demos are turning off

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Report: commercial radio listening hits record high in Australia – and disputes younger demos are turning off

A record amount of Australians listened to live and local commercial radio in 2017 than ever before, the sector s representative body Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) reported. An average cumulative…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s ‘Despacito’ snubbed at Grammys but certified Diamond for 10 million US equivalent sales

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s ‘Despacito’ snubbed at Grammys but certified Diamond for 10 million US equivalent sales

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s Despacito (the original and the Justin Bieber featuring remix) has been certified Diamond for 10 million US equivalent sales although you could be forgiven for thinking…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s ‘Despacito’ snubbed at Grammys but certified Diamond for 10 million US equivalent sales

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Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s ‘Despacito’ snubbed at Grammys but certified Diamond for 10 million US equivalent sales

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s Despacito (the original and the Justin Bieber featuring remix) has been certified Diamond for 10 million US equivalent sales although you could be forgiven for thinking…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Victory for US songwriters as Copyright Board increases royalty payments from streaming services by 44%

Victory for US songwriters as Copyright Board increases royalty payments from streaming services by 44%

In a landmark decision, the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) of the US Library of Congress has hiked rates in a new five-year deal from 10.5% to 15.1% of their revenues from streaming services as…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Victory for US songwriters as Copyright Board increases royalty payments from streaming services by 44%

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Victory for US songwriters as Copyright Board increases royalty payments from streaming services by 44%

In a landmark decision, the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) of the US Library of Congress has hiked rates in a new five-year deal from 10.5% to 15.1% of their revenues from streaming services as…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Shaggy drops out of RNB Vine Days, replaced by Blackstreet

Shaggy drops out of RNB Vine Days, replaced by Blackstreet

With just days to go before the inaugural RNB Vine Days winery concert series kicks off, Shaggy has dropped out of the bill, and been replaced by Blackstreet. His cancellation was attributed by…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Shaggy drops out of RNB Vine Days, replaced by Blackstreet

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Shaggy drops out of RNB Vine Days, replaced by Blackstreet

With just days to go before the inaugural RNB Vine Days winery concert series kicks off, Shaggy has dropped out of the bill, and been replaced by Blackstreet. His cancellation was attributed by…

By Music Network - Jan 29, 2018
Police investigating former Bald Faced Stag tenant

Police investigating former Bald Faced Stag tenant

Hospitality industry sources have told Australian Hotelier that police are investigating the former tenant of Sydney live music venue Bald Faced Stag. However NSW Police have not made an official…

By Music Network - Jan 28, 2018
Police investigating former Bald Faced Stag tenant

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Police investigating former Bald Faced Stag tenant

Hospitality industry sources have told Australian Hotelier that police are investigating the former tenant of Sydney live music venue Bald Faced Stag. However NSW Police have not made an official…

By Music Network - Jan 28, 2018
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