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Sony handling Damien Leith s next release After releasing his last album Chapter 7 (Nov 2013) on Social Family Records, Damien Leith s next is through Sony Music Entertainment Australia, which issued…

US rapper and mogul Rick Ross is accusing Redfoo of delaying talks aimed at settling his lawsuit against the artist and X Factor Australia judge s project LMFAO. Last January, Ross launched a…

Two more entering video streaming market Optus and Vodafone are the latest to signal an entry into Australia s video streaming market. Optus will reveal its plans for mobile video streaming in the…

The South Australian Government is legislating to cut red tape for hotels, clubs and restaurants through the state which showcase live entertainment between 11am and midnight. The changes to the…

Australian film maker Baz Luhrmann s record label Bazmark has struck a partnership with RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment. It will release the music from his film, TV and theater projects, and…

Foo Fighters had to cancel a sold-out charity gig in Auckland tonight (Feb 20) after a truck carrying essential equipment crashed on its way from Christchurch. The driver was injured, but is expected…

It s official: Sony Corp has no plans to sell off Sony/ATV, the largest music publisher in the world. Its Chairman/CEO Martin Bandier told staff in an internal memo, I have been advised by Sony Corp.…

Aussies dominate triple j listeners list Australian acts dominated triple j listeners Top 10 albums of 2014. The list was topped by Chet Faker s Built On Glass. Then came Ball Park Music s…

Australian consumers of the home entertainment market are eagerly embracing digital services as video-on-demand streaming and downloads, and turning away from physical items as DVDs and Blu-ray.…

Music streaming service Rdio has introduced an ad-supported free internet radio model in New Zealand. Users have no need for a trial or subscription to access algorithmic artist and genre-based…

Entries for Arts Queensland s annual $10,000 Billy Thorpe Scholarship close at midnight this Friday (December 5). It is open to all emerging Queensland solo acts and bands to help gain a foothold in…

Music streaming service Rdio Australia is launching a new program called Artist To Watch, to provide additional focus for local acts. The show was launched in the US earlier this year, where the…