Music Network

Simon Raymonde has enjoyed two brilliant careers in music. As an artist, he was a key member of the influential atmospheric act Cocteau Twins. When they split in 1997, Raymonde set out on his next…

If the pen is mightier than the sword, then Billy Bragg’s songbook is a mighty powerful weapon. The Bard of Barking is the embodiment of the great protest singer, an artist with the talent and drive…

The Internet radio war is heating up in Australia. Clear Channel-owned iHeartRadio has launched in beta at www.iheartradio.com.au, following the arrival here late last year of its big rival, Pandora.…

Evelyn Richardso knows all about a tricky economy, a dodgy dollar and a looming election. They’re some of the big factors Australia’s live music business has to contend with. Live Performance…

Jeremy Fabinyi is one of the Australian music industry’s top exports of the last 20 years. When PRS for Music saw its chief executive Steve Porter abruptly leave in the middle of 2009, the U.K.…

Jean Michel Jarre is passionate about music, whether he’s making it or protecting it. The Frenchman is a towering figure in the electronic music world, with 80 million career album sales to his name.…

Record sales charts are an enduring barometer of popularity. They’re cold, numerical proof of success or failure in the fickle world of music. They serve as a yardstick for music companies to tell…

Andy Van Dorsselaer has been making club kids bounce for more than two decades. Now he’s passing on a few tricks. The DJ, producer and businessman has developed a novel new sampler app which he hopes…

Vance Joy hits double Platinum Vance Joy’s Top 10 single Riptide has gone double platinum. After his sell-out Australian tour, Joy is currently playing Canada before a month-long US run opening for…

Sony Music Australia signs Geri Halliwell… Sony Music Entertainment Australia signed British singer Geri Halliwell, who’s enjoying high profile as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent. Australian team…

Groovin’ The Moo expands to South Australia… Groovin’ The Moo next year adds another regional stop: Oakland, South Australia. The tour kicks off there at the Oakbank Racecourse kicks off the tour on…

Moshtix signs Laneway, re-signs Boomtick Independent ticketing provider Moshtix has been hitting goals since managing director Harley Evans took over as owner in July. In the latest move, St Jerome’s…