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Study: North American’s EDM sector worth $1.9 billion
North America s Electronic Dance Music sector is worth US$1.9 billion, estimates a new report delivered at the IMS Engage conference in Hollywood. That would make it represent 30% of the global EDM…
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Study: North American’s EDM sector worth $1.9 billion
North America s Electronic Dance Music sector is worth US$1.9 billion, estimates a new report delivered at the IMS Engage conference in Hollywood. That would make it represent 30% of the global EDM…
Nine Live/Ticketek sold for $640 million
Nine Entertainment is selling its Nine Live tour and events division, which includes the ticketing business Ticketek, to Asian private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners for $640 million. Nine Live…
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Nine Live/Ticketek sold for $640 million
Nine Entertainment is selling its Nine Live tour and events division, which includes the ticketing business Ticketek, to Asian private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners for $640 million. Nine Live…
Perth Venue Action announces steering committee, launches survey
The newly formed Perth Venue Action (PVA) has officially launched as an association and lobby group to represent Perth s live music scene. It has also set up a steering committee, which includes a…
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Perth Venue Action announces steering committee, launches survey
The newly formed Perth Venue Action (PVA) has officially launched as an association and lobby group to represent Perth s live music scene. It has also set up a steering committee, which includes a…
Aussie promoters, venues, make global Top 50 list for 2015 Q1
The buoyancy of the Australian live scene was verified when four Australian tour promoters and six venues made it into a global list of worldwide ticket sales for the first quarter of 2015. The list…
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Aussie promoters, venues, make global Top 50 list for 2015 Q1
The buoyancy of the Australian live scene was verified when four Australian tour promoters and six venues made it into a global list of worldwide ticket sales for the first quarter of 2015. The list…
Research shows music stars’ sales increase by 50% after death
Death, a wag said unkindly, was Elvis Presley s best career move. After selling 300 million records during his lifetime, he sold that amount in the first seven years after his death. In 2000,…
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Research shows music stars’ sales increase by 50% after death
Death, a wag said unkindly, was Elvis Presley s best career move. After selling 300 million records during his lifetime, he sold that amount in the first seven years after his death. In 2000,…
After 127% revenue jump, Australia now 9th largest vinyl market
Global figures from the IFPI which represents the recorded music sector show that Australia has become an important market for vinyl record sales. Earlier this year, ARIA announced that Australia…
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After 127% revenue jump, Australia now 9th largest vinyl market
Global figures from the IFPI which represents the recorded music sector show that Australia has become an important market for vinyl record sales. Earlier this year, ARIA announced that Australia…
AC/DC sell 300,000 tickets “in minutes” in Australia
AC/DC s Rock Or Bust Australian tour in late 2015 could end up becoming as big as the band s last record-breaking visit, four years ago. Yesterday, the band shifted 300,000 tickets in five cities…
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AC/DC sell 300,000 tickets “in minutes” in Australia
AC/DC s Rock Or Bust Australian tour in late 2015 could end up becoming as big as the band s last record-breaking visit, four years ago. Yesterday, the band shifted 300,000 tickets in five cities…
Could VPNs become illegal in Australia?
The future legal status of virtual private networks (VPNs) in Australia is under scrutiny. At the heart of the matter is the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015, which is currently…
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Could VPNs become illegal in Australia?
The future legal status of virtual private networks (VPNs) in Australia is under scrutiny. At the heart of the matter is the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015, which is currently…
Perth drummer Daniel Susnjar leads jazz nominations
Award winning Perth drummer Daniel Susnjar leads the nominations for this year s Australian Jazz Bell awards, announced last night. They are held on Thursday April 30 at the Regent Theatre Ballroom…
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Perth drummer Daniel Susnjar leads jazz nominations
Award winning Perth drummer Daniel Susnjar leads the nominations for this year s Australian Jazz Bell awards, announced last night. They are held on Thursday April 30 at the Regent Theatre Ballroom…
Amrap Chart Wrap - Fiona Boyes and Alpine Climb Community Radio Charts
The Amrap Metro and Amrap Regional Charts provide insight on what s gaining airplay and attention on community radio. The charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters…
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Amrap Chart Wrap - Fiona Boyes and Alpine Climb Community Radio Charts
The Amrap Metro and Amrap Regional Charts provide insight on what s gaining airplay and attention on community radio. The charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters…
Ed Sheeran hits 2bn Spotify streams, returns for second 2015 Aussie run
Ed Sheeran has become the first British artist to hit two billion streams on Spotify. He is the second artist to reach that milestone, after Eminem. However Sheeran achieved it with two albums, while…
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Ed Sheeran hits 2bn Spotify streams, returns for second 2015 Aussie run
Ed Sheeran has become the first British artist to hit two billion streams on Spotify. He is the second artist to reach that milestone, after Eminem. However Sheeran achieved it with two albums, while…
Australian DJ competition Your Shot launches in US with Tiësto
Australia s six-year-old DJ competition Your Shot has launched in the United States, with DJ superstar Ti sto as its main judge and figurehead. Aside from its proven success and credibility in…
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Australian DJ competition Your Shot launches in US with Tiësto
Australia s six-year-old DJ competition Your Shot has launched in the United States, with DJ superstar Ti sto as its main judge and figurehead. Aside from its proven success and credibility in…
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