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EXCLUSIVE: Audiopaxx sign Oriental Cravings to their management roster
Perth-based trap duo Oriental Cravings have inked a management deal with Sydney-based management and touring company, Audiopaxx. Audiopaxx also look after the likes of L D R U, Elk Road, Carmada,…

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EXCLUSIVE: Audiopaxx sign Oriental Cravings to their management roster
Perth-based trap duo Oriental Cravings have inked a management deal with Sydney-based management and touring company, Audiopaxx. Audiopaxx also look after the likes of L D R U, Elk Road, Carmada,…

How many streams does a band need just to earn minimum wage?
Streaming, like any new addition to the music business, is proving to be a double-edged sword, giving artists an incredible platform to find new listeners, but not much in the way of a financial…

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How many streams does a band need just to earn minimum wage?
Streaming, like any new addition to the music business, is proving to be a double-edged sword, giving artists an incredible platform to find new listeners, but not much in the way of a financial…

Win a single package with the AMW 301 Music Prize
Australian Music Week have teamed up with 301 Studios and launched The AMW 301 Music Prize: a new award designed to help kick start an artist's career. The award is proudly supported by AMW, 301…

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Win a single package with the AMW 301 Music Prize
Australian Music Week have teamed up with 301 Studios and launched The AMW 301 Music Prize: a new award designed to help kick start an artist's career. The award is proudly supported by AMW, 301…

Bruce Springsteen's publishing comes under one roof for first time ever
You'd think after 40-something years in the business, Bruce Springsteen would be out of firsts (although I predict a ten-hour set, soon) but his new publishing deal marks the very first time a single…

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Bruce Springsteen's publishing comes under one roof for first time ever
You'd think after 40-something years in the business, Bruce Springsteen would be out of firsts (although I predict a ten-hour set, soon) but his new publishing deal marks the very first time a single…

Meme-maker explains how labels hire him to generate artificial buzz
NBC News ran an interesting segment with a professional meme-maker Ka5sh, who makes his living creating memes for labels looking to artificially inflate the "buzz" around an artist. Note, this isn't…

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Meme-maker explains how labels hire him to generate artificial buzz
NBC News ran an interesting segment with a professional meme-maker Ka5sh, who makes his living creating memes for labels looking to artificially inflate the "buzz" around an artist. Note, this isn't…

Free 30-sec Tidal streams will now count towards album charts
Unless you have signed up for Tidal -- which, let's face it, you haven't -- when you attempt to stream a song hosted on the platform, you'll be treated to a 30-second, lo-fidelity preview only. If…

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Free 30-sec Tidal streams will now count towards album charts
Unless you have signed up for Tidal -- which, let's face it, you haven't -- when you attempt to stream a song hosted on the platform, you'll be treated to a 30-second, lo-fidelity preview only. If…

WeTransfer founder offers $10K gifts to ex-SoundCloud employees
Earlier this month, SoundCloud made some drastic cost-cutting measures, slashing 173 staff members, and closing its offices in London and San Francisco. Rather than see all that talent absorbed into…

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WeTransfer founder offers $10K gifts to ex-SoundCloud employees
Earlier this month, SoundCloud made some drastic cost-cutting measures, slashing 173 staff members, and closing its offices in London and San Francisco. Rather than see all that talent absorbed into…

The Wiggles sign big U.S. TV deal, bringing them to over 58 million homes
The Wiggles continue to be Australia's biggest rock and roll export, as they sign a deal with NBC Universal which will see their TV content beamed into over 58 million American households. The deal…

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The Wiggles sign big U.S. TV deal, bringing them to over 58 million homes
The Wiggles continue to be Australia's biggest rock and roll export, as they sign a deal with NBC Universal which will see their TV content beamed into over 58 million American households. The deal…

APRA Professional Development Award winners announced
Nine Australian musicians will share in $135,000 in cash thanks to APRA AMCOS, who announced the winning Australian songwriters and composers in the 2017 APRA Professional Development Awards. The…

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APRA Professional Development Award winners announced
Nine Australian musicians will share in $135,000 in cash thanks to APRA AMCOS, who announced the winning Australian songwriters and composers in the 2017 APRA Professional Development Awards. The…

Home of Bluesfest under threat, as land may become a residential township
Update: TIO has spoken to Bluesfest promoter Peter Noble, who says he has owned the Bluesfest site since 2006 and has permanent approval to run events on the site. "We have been very fortunate in…

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Home of Bluesfest under threat, as land may become a residential township
Update: TIO has spoken to Bluesfest promoter Peter Noble, who says he has owned the Bluesfest site since 2006 and has permanent approval to run events on the site. "We have been very fortunate in…

Bluesfest wins Helpmann Award for Patti Smith tour
Bluesfest Touring took out the Helpmann Award for Best International Contemporary Concert, for bringing out Patti Smith for her final Australian tour. "It is very gratifying for my band to be…

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Bluesfest wins Helpmann Award for Patti Smith tour
Bluesfest Touring took out the Helpmann Award for Best International Contemporary Concert, for bringing out Patti Smith for her final Australian tour. "It is very gratifying for my band to be…

Kanye responds to Life Of Pablo lawsuit, claiming the album is two separate works
Kanye West, his album The Life Of Pablo, and the concept of what constitutes an individual work of art, are currently the subjects of a proposed class action, with claims Tidal and West engaged in…

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Kanye responds to Life Of Pablo lawsuit, claiming the album is two separate works
Kanye West, his album The Life Of Pablo, and the concept of what constitutes an individual work of art, are currently the subjects of a proposed class action, with claims Tidal and West engaged in…
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