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Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"
Musicians, influencers and celebrities are set to start paying tax on income made through endorsements, advertising, and brand sponsorship due to a new change in tax rules set to take effect in July…

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Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"
Musicians, influencers and celebrities are set to start paying tax on income made through endorsements, advertising, and brand sponsorship due to a new change in tax rules set to take effect in July…

Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%
Three years on from the final ever Soundwave festival creditors are starting to receive their payouts from Liquidators. Whilst this may sound like exciting news, the payouts have been calculated to…

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Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%
Three years on from the final ever Soundwave festival creditors are starting to receive their payouts from Liquidators. Whilst this may sound like exciting news, the payouts have been calculated to…

Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots
A recent panel of festival marketers at Mumbrella's Entertainment Marketing Summit have agreed they don't like using automated chatbots when it comes to customer service. The panel featuring Secret…

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Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots
A recent panel of festival marketers at Mumbrella's Entertainment Marketing Summit have agreed they don't like using automated chatbots when it comes to customer service. The panel featuring Secret…

EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific
Part of Electronic Music Conference's 2018 focus has been the asian music market. A massive part of this market was explored yesterday in an EMC panel featuring four of Bali's night time industry…

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EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific
Part of Electronic Music Conference's 2018 focus has been the asian music market. A massive part of this market was explored yesterday in an EMC panel featuring four of Bali's night time industry…

Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie
At the launch of the Night Time Industries Association on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann spoke in place of Jenny Leong - the member for Newtown. Her speech focussed on the Greens' stance…

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Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie
At the launch of the Night Time Industries Association on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann spoke in place of Jenny Leong - the member for Newtown. Her speech focussed on the Greens' stance…

EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group
Jack River (signed to I OH YOU ANZ) has signed an international record deal with Canada's Nettwerk Music Group, The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal. Today also sees the premiere of the video…

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EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group
Jack River (signed to I OH YOU ANZ) has signed an international record deal with Canada's Nettwerk Music Group, The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal. Today also sees the premiere of the video…

Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated
In a video posted to their Facebook last night, the Sydney Swans announced a new partnership with Playbill Venue Management to take over the leases of the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of…

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Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated
In a video posted to their Facebook last night, the Sydney Swans announced a new partnership with Playbill Venue Management to take over the leases of the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of…

Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties
Donald Glover has filed a lawsuit against his former label over streaming royalties from his Childish Gambino project. The lawsuit is part of an ongoing royalties dispute between Glover and his…

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Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties
Donald Glover has filed a lawsuit against his former label over streaming royalties from his Childish Gambino project. The lawsuit is part of an ongoing royalties dispute between Glover and his…

Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director
Publicist for artists like Madonna, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, and more, Brian Bumbery has announced he will leave BB Gun Press this month to accept the position as Director at Apple Music…

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Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director
Publicist for artists like Madonna, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, and more, Brian Bumbery has announced he will leave BB Gun Press this month to accept the position as Director at Apple Music…

QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat
Today QMusic has announced the six emerging Queensland music industry practicioners who have won the BIGSOUND Bursary. For a second year, the Bursary will cover flights, accomodation, and entry to…

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QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat
Today QMusic has announced the six emerging Queensland music industry practicioners who have won the BIGSOUND Bursary. For a second year, the Bursary will cover flights, accomodation, and entry to…

Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America
After a quick break to work on solo projects, Broods have returned. The kiwi duo have announced today that they have signed a new deal with Neon Gold Records in America, Billboard reports. The…

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Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America
After a quick break to work on solo projects, Broods have returned. The kiwi duo have announced today that they have signed a new deal with Neon Gold Records in America, Billboard reports. The…

Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane
Alaska Airlines have revealed a plane covered in various Sub Pop logos to celebrate the record label's 30th anniversary. Pitchfork reports the Boeing 737-800 airplane will be in regular service along…

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Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane
Alaska Airlines have revealed a plane covered in various Sub Pop logos to celebrate the record label's 30th anniversary. Pitchfork reports the Boeing 737-800 airplane will be in regular service along…
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