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Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Dami Im, American Idiot cast to perform at Helpmanns
The Living End s Chris Cheney, Grinspoon s Phil Jamieson, Dami Im and Marcia Hines are among the performers announced for the 17th Helpmann Awards. These are held on Monday July 24 at Capitol Theatre…

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Chris Cheney, Phil Jamieson, Dami Im, American Idiot cast to perform at Helpmanns
The Living End s Chris Cheney, Grinspoon s Phil Jamieson, Dami Im and Marcia Hines are among the performers announced for the 17th Helpmann Awards. These are held on Monday July 24 at Capitol Theatre…

"We want to embarrass the government on a global stage": how the Lockout Memorials campaign took Keep Sydney Open worldwide
"Are you fucked off about the lockouts?" That s the subject line of an all-office email Jonno Seidler sent a week into a new job, which kicked off the now-notorious Lockout Memorial plaques campaign…

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"We want to embarrass the government on a global stage": how the Lockout Memorials campaign took Keep Sydney Open worldwide
"Are you fucked off about the lockouts?" That s the subject line of an all-office email Jonno Seidler sent a week into a new job, which kicked off the now-notorious Lockout Memorial plaques campaign…

Universal Music pushes to have Prince deal cancelled
Universal Music Group this week amped up its request that its $31 million rights deal struck this January with Prince s estate be declared void, and the money returned. The alternative, its lawyers…

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Universal Music pushes to have Prince deal cancelled
Universal Music Group this week amped up its request that its $31 million rights deal struck this January with Prince s estate be declared void, and the money returned. The alternative, its lawyers…

Facebook hits 2 billion global users
As speculation grows momentum that Facebook will eventually enter the music streaming space, the world s most influential social media network has reached a new milestone. Its CEO Mark Zuckerberg…

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Facebook hits 2 billion global users
As speculation grows momentum that Facebook will eventually enter the music streaming space, the world s most influential social media network has reached a new milestone. Its CEO Mark Zuckerberg…

Community TV offered last-minute lifeline
Just days before community television s 1 July deadline to vacate the terrestrial spectrum, the aging sector has been given a lifeline. Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield announced that the…

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Community TV offered last-minute lifeline
Just days before community television s 1 July deadline to vacate the terrestrial spectrum, the aging sector has been given a lifeline. Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield announced that the…

Music and sport fans face heightened security measures at Melbourne stadiums
Music and sports fans may face heightened anti-terror security measures at Melbourne major stadiums the MCG, Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park. Victoria Police has confirmed it has been in talks with…

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Music and sport fans face heightened security measures at Melbourne stadiums
Music and sports fans may face heightened anti-terror security measures at Melbourne major stadiums the MCG, Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park. Victoria Police has confirmed it has been in talks with…

South Australia’s arts sector expresses “disappointment” with State Budget
South Australia s arts sector is holding a meeting today (Monday June 26) to get a briefing on what the 2017-18 State Budget will mean for the arts and the artists. It will held between 5.30pm and…

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South Australia’s arts sector expresses “disappointment” with State Budget
South Australia s arts sector is holding a meeting today (Monday June 26) to get a briefing on what the 2017-18 State Budget will mean for the arts and the artists. It will held between 5.30pm and…

Dr. Luke drops defamation lawsuit against Kesha’s mother
Record producer and label exec Dr. Luke dropped his defamation lawsuit against singer Kesha s mother, Pebe Sebert, after she acknowledged she had no first-hand knowledge of her daughter s alleged…

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Dr. Luke drops defamation lawsuit against Kesha’s mother
Record producer and label exec Dr. Luke dropped his defamation lawsuit against singer Kesha s mother, Pebe Sebert, after she acknowledged she had no first-hand knowledge of her daughter s alleged…

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Viral stars The Vaudeville Smash reveal clip for ’Driving Me Wild’
In a TMN exclusive premiere, Aussie funk pioneers Vaudeville Smash have revealed the action-packed visuals for Driving Me Wild. With its sporty theme, the Melbourne troupe s new video follows in the…

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Viral stars The Vaudeville Smash reveal clip for ’Driving Me Wild’
In a TMN exclusive premiere, Aussie funk pioneers Vaudeville Smash have revealed the action-packed visuals for Driving Me Wild. With its sporty theme, the Melbourne troupe s new video follows in the…
Study to determine music’s contribution to South Australian economy
South Australia s Music Development Office, set up by the state government to grow the local music industry, is currently assessing the economic industry of the sector to the state. It has…
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Study to determine music’s contribution to South Australian economy
South Australia s Music Development Office, set up by the state government to grow the local music industry, is currently assessing the economic industry of the sector to the state. It has…

Grenfell Tower charity track has "biggest first-day sales of any single this decade”
The star-studded Grenfell Tower single Bridge Over Troubled Water has delivered the biggest first day sales of any single this decade in the UK, reports the Official Charts Company. It shifted…

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Grenfell Tower charity track has "biggest first-day sales of any single this decade”
The star-studded Grenfell Tower single Bridge Over Troubled Water has delivered the biggest first day sales of any single this decade in the UK, reports the Official Charts Company. It shifted…

NZ Music Awards ditch “Urban” category following racism accusations
This year s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards has ditched the Urban category, and replaced it with two new ones: soul/R B and hip hop. Last year, singer-songwriter Aaradhna refused to accept her win…

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NZ Music Awards ditch “Urban” category following racism accusations
This year s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards has ditched the Urban category, and replaced it with two new ones: soul/R B and hip hop. Last year, singer-songwriter Aaradhna refused to accept her win…
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