Poppy Reid

Organisers of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards have ditched the Urban award category that sparked accusations of racism last year.

The tweak came about after titles such as Epic Records’ Epic AF compilation began impacting high on the Billboard 200

Apple's long-term licensing deals with the labels are due to expire at the end of this month.

Sony is drilling deeper into management and live events through an initiative that brings together two of the Australian music industry’s top power players.

The Aussie acts join the likes of The National, Jessie Ware, Jack Garratt, Kate Tempest, The Naked and Famous and Oh Wonder for Sofar Sounds.

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The deal was announced this morning alongside the news of her first international label contract.

Skegss' manager Aaron Girgis, celebrated author Stuart Coupe, and Bluesfest's Peter Noble help make up an impressive list of industry speakers for AMW.

Sensation festival is one of the world’s biggest dance festivals, and it's headed to Australia this year. Now, we know the first international name to join the lineup - and it's a big one. None other…

It’s the first time UMG, the world’s biggest music company, has studied Warner’s own licensing agreement with Prince, which was forged in 2014. 

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

We chat to Sarah Aarons, who's worked with some of the biggest stars in the business, including Zedd, Flume, Demi Lovato and MØ.