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Shazam’s new visual recognition function snapped up by Aus brands
UK-based music identification app Shazam can now see. It has launched a visual recognition function, which has initially been snapped up by three brands for use in the Australian market. The…

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Shazam’s new visual recognition function snapped up by Aus brands
UK-based music identification app Shazam can now see. It has launched a visual recognition function, which has initially been snapped up by three brands for use in the Australian market. The…

Hillsong United set for second US Top 10 debut
Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United is on track to land its second US Top 10 debut album, reports Billboard magazine. The Empire album, its 64th, is expected to sell 50,000 equivalent album…

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Hillsong United set for second US Top 10 debut
Sydney-based worship band Hillsong United is on track to land its second US Top 10 debut album, reports Billboard magazine. The Empire album, its 64th, is expected to sell 50,000 equivalent album…

Drake, Pharrell, involved in Apple’s new music strategy
Drake and Pharrell Williams are confirmed to be involved in Apple s music relaunch, say various sources involved in the negotiations. It is not known what roles they will play. Most likely they ll be…

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Drake, Pharrell, involved in Apple’s new music strategy
Drake and Pharrell Williams are confirmed to be involved in Apple s music relaunch, say various sources involved in the negotiations. It is not known what roles they will play. Most likely they ll be…

New Signings & Team-Ups: Teef Records teams with Oxfam; Wu-Tang Clan-inspired beer; Wheatstone and RCS strike dealership pact; Authorised Hendrix movie on the way
Sydney s Teef Records teams with Oxfam for Nepal Sydney s Teef Records put together a compilation album Imperium In Imperio (Empire Within An Empire) to raise funds for Nepal s earthquake recovery…

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New Signings & Team-Ups: Teef Records teams with Oxfam; Wu-Tang Clan-inspired beer; Wheatstone and RCS strike dealership pact; Authorised Hendrix movie on the way
Sydney s Teef Records teams with Oxfam for Nepal Sydney s Teef Records put together a compilation album Imperium In Imperio (Empire Within An Empire) to raise funds for Nepal s earthquake recovery…

SA Govt offering producer mentoring sessions
The South Australian Government, through its Music Development Office, is introducing a mentoring program for the state s most promising music producers next month. The Producer Series sees high…

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SA Govt offering producer mentoring sessions
The South Australian Government, through its Music Development Office, is introducing a mentoring program for the state s most promising music producers next month. The Producer Series sees high…

Musical Chairs: Appointments to IFPI board; Another Aus rep for NZ’s MediaWorks; New Chair for Keystone; hit105 CD resigns; Capitol promotes Michelle Jubelirer
More appointments to IFPI board Following on from the appointment of Norway s J rn Dalchow, as reported in TMN, IFPI announced Malaysia s Norman Abdul Halim to its main board. Halim will also join…

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Musical Chairs: Appointments to IFPI board; Another Aus rep for NZ’s MediaWorks; New Chair for Keystone; hit105 CD resigns; Capitol promotes Michelle Jubelirer
More appointments to IFPI board Following on from the appointment of Norway s J rn Dalchow, as reported in TMN, IFPI announced Malaysia s Norman Abdul Halim to its main board. Halim will also join…

AC/DC officially fifth biggest act on planet
AC/DC are officially the fifth biggest selling recording act in the world at the moment, according to the London-based British Phonographic Industry (BPI). They are overtaken by Taylor Swift at the…

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AC/DC officially fifth biggest act on planet
AC/DC are officially the fifth biggest selling recording act in the world at the moment, according to the London-based British Phonographic Industry (BPI). They are overtaken by Taylor Swift at the…

Ones To Watch - June 4
TMN s charts team predict the hottest new music breaking over the next quarter. From emerging acts to established artists, we ll give you our industry tips, based on forthcoming album releases, past…

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Ones To Watch - June 4
TMN s charts team predict the hottest new music breaking over the next quarter. From emerging acts to established artists, we ll give you our industry tips, based on forthcoming album releases, past…

TMN Ask A Lawyer: Music video copyright
TMN Ask A Lawyer is a semi-regular column where our readers receive expert legal advice from a renowned entertainment lawyer. :: ASK A LAWYER - BAND MANAGEMENT :: ASK A LAWYER - INSURANCE :: ASK A…

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TMN Ask A Lawyer: Music video copyright
TMN Ask A Lawyer is a semi-regular column where our readers receive expert legal advice from a renowned entertainment lawyer. :: ASK A LAWYER - BAND MANAGEMENT :: ASK A LAWYER - INSURANCE :: ASK A…

Todd McKenney to host Helpmann Awards
Todd McKenney will host this year s Helpmann Awards, the live performance sector s major event. Produced by Live Performance Australia (LPA), the awards are held at Sydney s Capitol Theatre on Monday…

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Todd McKenney to host Helpmann Awards
Todd McKenney will host this year s Helpmann Awards, the live performance sector s major event. Produced by Live Performance Australia (LPA), the awards are held at Sydney s Capitol Theatre on Monday…

Musical Chairs: PPL boss steps down; triple j’s Okine expands to TV; Shuffle at Dancing With The Stars; Mel Greig lands gig after two years
triple j s Okine expands to TV Matt Okine, triple j breakfast presenter, will co-host with broadcaster Gretel Killeen a new 15-part comedy social etiquette series How Not To Behave, produced by…

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Musical Chairs: PPL boss steps down; triple j’s Okine expands to TV; Shuffle at Dancing With The Stars; Mel Greig lands gig after two years
triple j s Okine expands to TV Matt Okine, triple j breakfast presenter, will co-host with broadcaster Gretel Killeen a new 15-part comedy social etiquette series How Not To Behave, produced by…

The Age/Music Victoria announces 10 Hall of Fame inductees, celebratory concert
AC/DC, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, the Palais Theatre, Archie Roach, The Seekers and the Sunbury Festival are among the ten inductees of the tenth The Age and Music Victoria Hall of Fame. Other…

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The Age/Music Victoria announces 10 Hall of Fame inductees, celebratory concert
AC/DC, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, the Palais Theatre, Archie Roach, The Seekers and the Sunbury Festival are among the ten inductees of the tenth The Age and Music Victoria Hall of Fame. Other…
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