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UK minister announces fresh round of talks with ISPs
The UK’s equivalent of ARIA – the BPI – held its AGM yesterday which saw long-time chairman and industry stalwart Tony Wadsworth step down from his role, while incoming Culture Secretary The Rt Hon…
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UK minister announces fresh round of talks with ISPs
The UK’s equivalent of ARIA – the BPI – held its AGM yesterday which saw long-time chairman and industry stalwart Tony Wadsworth step down from his role, while incoming Culture Secretary The Rt Hon…
Agent of Change principle goes live in Victoria
The long-awaited Agent of Change principle has become law in the state of Victoria, effective immediately. State Planning Minister, Matthew Guy approved amendments to the Victorian Planning…
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Agent of Change principle goes live in Victoria
The long-awaited Agent of Change principle has become law in the state of Victoria, effective immediately. State Planning Minister, Matthew Guy approved amendments to the Victorian Planning…
Martyn P. Casey, Philip Stevens, for WA Hall of Fame
Martyn P. Casey of Nick Cave The Bad Seeds and talent manager Philip Stevens will be inducted into West Australia’s WAM Hall of Fame this week. After moving to Australia from England in 1965 aged…
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Martyn P. Casey, Philip Stevens, for WA Hall of Fame
Martyn P. Casey of Nick Cave The Bad Seeds and talent manager Philip Stevens will be inducted into West Australia’s WAM Hall of Fame this week. After moving to Australia from England in 1965 aged…
CMC Rocks promoters explain festival’s move to Queensland
After four years at the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate, three-day country and roots festival CMC Rocks will move to Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich, Queensland, next year. Now named CMC Rocks QLD, it will…
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CMC Rocks promoters explain festival’s move to Queensland
After four years at the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate, three-day country and roots festival CMC Rocks will move to Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich, Queensland, next year. Now named CMC Rocks QLD, it will…
SCA reports steep losses; Chairman to exit
Beleaguered radio and TV group Southern Cross Media has this morning reported a net loss after tax of $296m in the full year to June 30. Chairman Max Moore-Wilton has also announced his intention to…
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SCA reports steep losses; Chairman to exit
Beleaguered radio and TV group Southern Cross Media has this morning reported a net loss after tax of $296m in the full year to June 30. Chairman Max Moore-Wilton has also announced his intention to…
Bluesfest, Springsteen, Hunters, win at Helpmanns
The 25th anniversary of Bluesfest in Byron Bay took out Best Contemporary Music Festival at last night’s Helpmann awards. It was the fourth win for the festival and its producer Bluesfest Ltd, the…
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Bluesfest, Springsteen, Hunters, win at Helpmanns
The 25th anniversary of Bluesfest in Byron Bay took out Best Contemporary Music Festival at last night’s Helpmann awards. It was the fourth win for the festival and its producer Bluesfest Ltd, the…
The Seed announces 2014 recipients
The Australian music industry’s self-funding grants program, The Seed, announced the recipients of its programs for 2014. It received over 350 applicants for three categories, organisers told TMN.…
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The Seed announces 2014 recipients
The Australian music industry’s self-funding grants program, The Seed, announced the recipients of its programs for 2014. It received over 350 applicants for three categories, organisers told TMN.…
Google’s contract for indies leaked
Music tech blog Digital Music News has published in full the contract Google has insisted indie labels sign for its upcoming YouTube streaming service. The example contract reveals that, under the…
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Google’s contract for indies leaked
Music tech blog Digital Music News has published in full the contract Google has insisted indie labels sign for its upcoming YouTube streaming service. The example contract reveals that, under the…
Helpmann Awards claim a world first with animal parade
The 14th annual Helpmann Awards claim a world first – as the first awards ceremony to feature a parade of animals. This year’s live performance night of nights – held on Monday August 18 at the…
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Helpmann Awards claim a world first with animal parade
The 14th annual Helpmann Awards claim a world first – as the first awards ceremony to feature a parade of animals. This year’s live performance night of nights – held on Monday August 18 at the…
Getty Images expands music licensing platform
Getty Images has expanded its music licensing platform to provide content creators with access to more than 45,000 pre-licensed tracks through its SoundExpress platform. Those licensing the tracks…
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Getty Images expands music licensing platform
Getty Images has expanded its music licensing platform to provide content creators with access to more than 45,000 pre-licensed tracks through its SoundExpress platform. Those licensing the tracks…
YouTube softening its position on indie videos?
Australian indie labels and acts are anxiously watching to see if their videos will get yanked from YouTube after all. Overseas reports this week suggested that after a global outcry, YouTube has…
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YouTube softening its position on indie videos?
Australian indie labels and acts are anxiously watching to see if their videos will get yanked from YouTube after all. Overseas reports this week suggested that after a global outcry, YouTube has…
Northern Territory Song of the Year winners announced
Il-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song) by Shellie Morris and The Borroloola Songwomen took out two awards at the 2014 Northern Territory Song of the Year awards. It won the major NT Song…
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Northern Territory Song of the Year winners announced
Il-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song) by Shellie Morris and The Borroloola Songwomen took out two awards at the 2014 Northern Territory Song of the Year awards. It won the major NT Song…
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