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Talking Record Store Day Australia with AMRA
Next Saturday, April 19, will see floods of music lovers flock to their local record stores, in order to purchase the limited-edition releases on offer, or simply to enjoy the ritualistic pleasure of…
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Talking Record Store Day Australia with AMRA
Next Saturday, April 19, will see floods of music lovers flock to their local record stores, in order to purchase the limited-edition releases on offer, or simply to enjoy the ritualistic pleasure of…
INXS manager Chris Murphy announces rights management venture
INXS manager Chris Murphy has today unveiled his latest global venture, Murphy Rights Management. The company will handle global rights management for various acts first signing Sydney’s Lepers…
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INXS manager Chris Murphy announces rights management venture
INXS manager Chris Murphy has today unveiled his latest global venture, Murphy Rights Management. The company will handle global rights management for various acts first signing Sydney’s Lepers…
Nirvana’s Nevermind set to re-enter this week’s ARIA chart
The attention surrounding the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death looks set to propel Nirvana’s Nevermind back into the ARIA Albums chart this week. In light of this, we have chosen to republish…
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Nirvana’s Nevermind set to re-enter this week’s ARIA chart
The attention surrounding the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death looks set to propel Nirvana’s Nevermind back into the ARIA Albums chart this week. In light of this, we have chosen to republish…
New signings and team-ups w/e April 18
Doran signs with Young Vicious/Sony Flume collaborator Jezzabel Doran has signed to Sony Music Entertainment Australia via the label Young Vicious. The singer-songwriter co-founded Sydney band…
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New signings and team-ups w/e April 18
Doran signs with Young Vicious/Sony Flume collaborator Jezzabel Doran has signed to Sony Music Entertainment Australia via the label Young Vicious. The singer-songwriter co-founded Sydney band…
New signings and team-ups w/e April 4
Unified hires McLarens Melbourne independent label Unified has signed on artist managers Aidan and Rhett McLaren and hip hop artist Remi. The McLaren brothers run the two-night boutique music…
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New signings and team-ups w/e April 4
Unified hires McLarens Melbourne independent label Unified has signed on artist managers Aidan and Rhett McLaren and hip hop artist Remi. The McLaren brothers run the two-night boutique music…
PPCA distributed $33.6M in royalties in 2013
More good news for the Australian music industry: this morning, rights organisation PCCA announced they distributed $33.6 million to artists and record labels for the 2012-2013 financial year, an…
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PPCA distributed $33.6M in royalties in 2013
More good news for the Australian music industry: this morning, rights organisation PCCA announced they distributed $33.6 million to artists and record labels for the 2012-2013 financial year, an…
Bluesfest, Deni and Canberra Folk festivals draw big Easter crowds
Fine weather across much of the East Coast during the Easter long weekend proved a boon for major music festivals. Byron Bay’s 25th anniversary five-day bash Bluesfest appeared to top its usual…
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Bluesfest, Deni and Canberra Folk festivals draw big Easter crowds
Fine weather across much of the East Coast during the Easter long weekend proved a boon for major music festivals. Byron Bay’s 25th anniversary five-day bash Bluesfest appeared to top its usual…
Scooter Braun takes on Sheppard for America
As Brisbane band Sheppard get set to release their first global single Geronimo in mid-July, they’ve added firepower to their corner. Their Sydney-based manager Michael Chugg has brought on US…
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Scooter Braun takes on Sheppard for America
As Brisbane band Sheppard get set to release their first global single Geronimo in mid-July, they’ve added firepower to their corner. Their Sydney-based manager Michael Chugg has brought on US…
Inside the Americana Music Association’s Aus Advisory Group
Earlier this month, the Americana Music Association announced an Australian advisory group, assembled in order to provide US opportunities to Australian artists. This follows the March appointment of…
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Inside the Americana Music Association’s Aus Advisory Group
Earlier this month, the Americana Music Association announced an Australian advisory group, assembled in order to provide US opportunities to Australian artists. This follows the March appointment of…
Case Study: Aussie Iggy Azalea’s chart domination
Mullumbimby-born hip hop artist Iggy Azalea looks set to land the #1 album on the ARIA Chart this Saturday, as well as landing two singles inside the Top 10. Iggy Azalea’s debut album The New Classic…
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Case Study: Aussie Iggy Azalea’s chart domination
Mullumbimby-born hip hop artist Iggy Azalea looks set to land the #1 album on the ARIA Chart this Saturday, as well as landing two singles inside the Top 10. Iggy Azalea’s debut album The New Classic…
New artist services company MAKER launches
Booking agent Alastair Green has announced his departure as head of electronic music at Artist Voice to develop new agency MAKER. MAKER will provide a suite of services including artist management,…
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New artist services company MAKER launches
Booking agent Alastair Green has announced his departure as head of electronic music at Artist Voice to develop new agency MAKER. MAKER will provide a suite of services including artist management,…
Sony and Warner both post profit and revenue rises
The overseas parent companies of Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music posted profit and revenue rises in their latest financials. According to Sony Corp, profit rose for Sony Music…
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Sony and Warner both post profit and revenue rises
The overseas parent companies of Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music posted profit and revenue rises in their latest financials. According to Sony Corp, profit rose for Sony Music…
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