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PPCA, Australian Council, open new round of recording grants
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) has again partnered with the Australia Council to offer the fifth round of its highly successful program. It offers five $15,000 grants to…
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PPCA, Australian Council, open new round of recording grants
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) has again partnered with the Australia Council to offer the fifth round of its highly successful program. It offers five $15,000 grants to…
Apple Music provides data service for artists on sales and streams, boon to indie sector
Apple is giving the millions of musicians who have content on Apple Music and iTunes the chance to examine the listening and buying habits of their fans. Overnight it launched Apple Music for Artists…
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Apple Music provides data service for artists on sales and streams, boon to indie sector
Apple is giving the millions of musicians who have content on Apple Music and iTunes the chance to examine the listening and buying habits of their fans. Overnight it launched Apple Music for Artists…
Kim Dotcom sues New Zealand Government for up to $6.8b
Tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is suing the New Zealand Government for up to $6.8 billion claiming it destroyed his business and damaged his reputation. $6.8 billion is about 3.5% of New Zealand s…
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Kim Dotcom sues New Zealand Government for up to $6.8b
Tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is suing the New Zealand Government for up to $6.8 billion claiming it destroyed his business and damaged his reputation. $6.8 billion is about 3.5% of New Zealand s…
James Reyne cancels WA, winds up All Crawl tour
After cancelling two Queensland shows on the weekend on the advice of his doctors after recent surgery, James Reyne has this morning cancelled the WA shows of the successful All Crawl tour. These…
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James Reyne cancels WA, winds up All Crawl tour
After cancelling two Queensland shows on the weekend on the advice of his doctors after recent surgery, James Reyne has this morning cancelled the WA shows of the successful All Crawl tour. These…
Shane Nicholson launches inaugural Americana Music Prize
Alt-country/Americana singer-songwriter Shane Nicholson has launched the inaugural Americana Music Prize of Australia to generate more activity for the genre in this country. Its popularity is said…
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Shane Nicholson launches inaugural Americana Music Prize
Alt-country/Americana singer-songwriter Shane Nicholson has launched the inaugural Americana Music Prize of Australia to generate more activity for the genre in this country. Its popularity is said…
U.S. label AntiFragile signs Dan Sultan, Eden Mulholland
U.S. label AntiFragile has signed two more Australian artists; Dan Sultan and Eden Mulholland to worldwide deals excluding Australia and New Zealand. Set up in 2004 by one time Lou Reed, Against Me,…
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U.S. label AntiFragile signs Dan Sultan, Eden Mulholland
U.S. label AntiFragile has signed two more Australian artists; Dan Sultan and Eden Mulholland to worldwide deals excluding Australia and New Zealand. Set up in 2004 by one time Lou Reed, Against Me,…
Uncharted: Kylie re-emerges with a genre-blending commercial hit
Kylie Minogue - Dancing (MUSHROOM) Kylie surprised us last week with the release of new track Dancing taken from her forthcoming album Golden. Recorded in Nashville along with the rest of the LP, the…
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Uncharted: Kylie re-emerges with a genre-blending commercial hit
Kylie Minogue - Dancing (MUSHROOM) Kylie surprised us last week with the release of new track Dancing taken from her forthcoming album Golden. Recorded in Nashville along with the rest of the LP, the…
John Waite announces Wooden Heart Australian tour
Press Release: English singer-songwriter John Waite has announced his first Australian tour. John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40year career as a solo artist, with The Baby s and…
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John Waite announces Wooden Heart Australian tour
Press Release: English singer-songwriter John Waite has announced his first Australian tour. John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40year career as a solo artist, with The Baby s and…
Deadline extended for Qld Music Awards, Thorpe Scholarship
Queensland songwriters gain a one-week extension to submit their songs to the 2018 Queensland Music Awards. The new deadline for submission is midnight Sunday, January 28. Long a platform for artists…
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Deadline extended for Qld Music Awards, Thorpe Scholarship
Queensland songwriters gain a one-week extension to submit their songs to the 2018 Queensland Music Awards. The new deadline for submission is midnight Sunday, January 28. Long a platform for artists…
ABC, Tamworth Country Music Festival, strike new broadcast partnership
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Tamworth Country Music Festival have struck a new broadcast partnership that covers the festival and the Golden Guitars awards. The partnership covers ABC…
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ABC, Tamworth Country Music Festival, strike new broadcast partnership
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Tamworth Country Music Festival have struck a new broadcast partnership that covers the festival and the Golden Guitars awards. The partnership covers ABC…
Spotify launches visually-enhanced format Spotlight, more video experience for audio listens
Spotify is rebranding itself as a service that just offers music streaming with a new visually-enhanced format called Spotlight. It will add photos, video, text and infographics to its news, culture,…
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Spotify launches visually-enhanced format Spotlight, more video experience for audio listens
Spotify is rebranding itself as a service that just offers music streaming with a new visually-enhanced format called Spotlight. It will add photos, video, text and infographics to its news, culture,…
Rainbow Serpent tent contractor refused bail over drug find
An independent contractor hired by this weekend s sold out Rainbow Serpent Festival in Victoria was refused bail when he appeared last Friday on drug charges. Martin Joseph Mahoney, 35, faced the…
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Rainbow Serpent tent contractor refused bail over drug find
An independent contractor hired by this weekend s sold out Rainbow Serpent Festival in Victoria was refused bail when he appeared last Friday on drug charges. Martin Joseph Mahoney, 35, faced the…
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