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WA acts, managers, added to Singapore’s Music Matters
Five West Australian acts and three artist managers will join the Australian contingent attending or speaking at Singapore s Music Matters conference and showcase. Said to be Asia s highest profile…

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WA acts, managers, added to Singapore’s Music Matters
Five West Australian acts and three artist managers will join the Australian contingent attending or speaking at Singapore s Music Matters conference and showcase. Said to be Asia s highest profile…

Nine Live/Ticketek sold for $640 million
Nine Entertainment is selling its Nine Live tour and events division, which includes the ticketing business Ticketek, to Asian private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners for $640 million. Nine Live…

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Nine Live/Ticketek sold for $640 million
Nine Entertainment is selling its Nine Live tour and events division, which includes the ticketing business Ticketek, to Asian private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners for $640 million. Nine Live…

Amrap Chart Wrap - New names enter the Community Radio Charts
The Amrap Metro and Amrap Regional Charts provide insight on what s gaining airplay and attention on community radio. The charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters…

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Amrap Chart Wrap - New names enter the Community Radio Charts
The Amrap Metro and Amrap Regional Charts provide insight on what s gaining airplay and attention on community radio. The charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters…

Can Seekers musical do a Mamma Mia?
All indications are that the Georgy Girl musical, to have its world premiere in Melbourne in November, has international legs. It is based around the perennial songs of The Seekers, who sold 60…

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Can Seekers musical do a Mamma Mia?
All indications are that the Georgy Girl musical, to have its world premiere in Melbourne in November, has international legs. It is based around the perennial songs of The Seekers, who sold 60…

UK’s ITV buying The Voice’s Dutch creator Talpa Media
The United Kingdom s ITV is in advance negotiations to buy Holland s Talpa Media, which created The Voice franchise. These discussions may or may not result in agreement of a transaction, ITV said.…

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UK’s ITV buying The Voice’s Dutch creator Talpa Media
The United Kingdom s ITV is in advance negotiations to buy Holland s Talpa Media, which created The Voice franchise. These discussions may or may not result in agreement of a transaction, ITV said.…

WAM report shows 2014 surplus, membership revenue up
At its annual general meeting at the Universal Bar in Northbridge, West Australia s peak music association WAM reported a surplus of $38,140 for 2014, after a loss of $123,351 in 2013. The board…

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WAM report shows 2014 surplus, membership revenue up
At its annual general meeting at the Universal Bar in Northbridge, West Australia s peak music association WAM reported a surplus of $38,140 for 2014, after a loss of $123,351 in 2013. The board…

Ten Aussie acts for Lollapalooza 2015
As an indication of how effective the Australian invasion in the United States is, no less than nine local acts have made the final cut for Lollapalooza 2015. The news was leaked overnight by Chicago…

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Ten Aussie acts for Lollapalooza 2015
As an indication of how effective the Australian invasion in the United States is, no less than nine local acts have made the final cut for Lollapalooza 2015. The news was leaked overnight by Chicago…

5SOS, Sheppard, nominated for Radio Disney Music Awards
5 Seconds of Summer and Sheppard are among those nominated for next month s Radio Disney Music Awards in America. 5 Seconds of Summer are up for They re The One Best Music Group alongside One…

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5SOS, Sheppard, nominated for Radio Disney Music Awards
5 Seconds of Summer and Sheppard are among those nominated for next month s Radio Disney Music Awards in America. 5 Seconds of Summer are up for They re The One Best Music Group alongside One…

MOS Aus signs Timmy Trumpet & Savage to US deal
Ministry of Sound Australia has struck a deal with America s Casablanca Records that will see Timmy Trumpet and Savage s global hit track Freaks released in the United States. It has already spent 13…

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MOS Aus signs Timmy Trumpet & Savage to US deal
Ministry of Sound Australia has struck a deal with America s Casablanca Records that will see Timmy Trumpet and Savage s global hit track Freaks released in the United States. It has already spent 13…

Presto cuts Telstra deal to expand subscriber base before Netflix arrives
Just before Netflix goes live in Australia on March 24, Presto has cut a deal with Telstra to boost its subscriber numbers. The exclusive deal, available immediately, sees Telstra re-sell Presto s…

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Presto cuts Telstra deal to expand subscriber base before Netflix arrives
Just before Netflix goes live in Australia on March 24, Presto has cut a deal with Telstra to boost its subscriber numbers. The exclusive deal, available immediately, sees Telstra re-sell Presto s…

Australian video games industry now worth $2.46bn
The Australian music industry, which increasingly looks at the video game industry for lucrative sync opportunities, would be pleased with figures released this week by the Interactive Games and…

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Australian video games industry now worth $2.46bn
The Australian music industry, which increasingly looks at the video game industry for lucrative sync opportunities, would be pleased with figures released this week by the Interactive Games and…

Study: North American’s EDM sector worth $1.9 billion
North America s Electronic Dance Music sector is worth US$1.9 billion, estimates a new report delivered at the IMS Engage conference in Hollywood. That would make it represent 30% of the global EDM…

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Study: North American’s EDM sector worth $1.9 billion
North America s Electronic Dance Music sector is worth US$1.9 billion, estimates a new report delivered at the IMS Engage conference in Hollywood. That would make it represent 30% of the global EDM…
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