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Dom Alessio leaves triple j to drum up support for Aussie artists on a global stage
Fun Fact: Before triple j, Dom Alessio was Arts & Assistant Editor at Seventh Street Media's street press and online platform, The Brag.

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Dom Alessio leaves triple j to drum up support for Aussie artists on a global stage
Fun Fact: Before triple j, Dom Alessio was Arts & Assistant Editor at Seventh Street Media's street press and online platform, The Brag.

Spotify and Tencent Music's equity swap confirmed
Spotify and Tencent Music Entertainment have confirmed reports that they are are entering into a stock-swap arrangement.

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Spotify and Tencent Music's equity swap confirmed
Spotify and Tencent Music Entertainment have confirmed reports that they are are entering into a stock-swap arrangement.

ARIA welcomes 'positive development' in new round of copyright reforms
But the battle for a fairer copyright environment is far from done.

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ARIA welcomes 'positive development' in new round of copyright reforms
But the battle for a fairer copyright environment is far from done.

Sources: Apple to axe iTunes music downloads
Apple has reportedly scheduled a complete axing of downloads for early 2019.

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Sources: Apple to axe iTunes music downloads
Apple has reportedly scheduled a complete axing of downloads for early 2019.

The VANNS, The Nah confirmed for 2018 NSW regional Indent tour: Exclusive
If you’re young, you live in regional NSW, and you just wanna rock, then get ready.

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The VANNS, The Nah confirmed for 2018 NSW regional Indent tour: Exclusive
If you’re young, you live in regional NSW, and you just wanna rock, then get ready.

BMG Aus announces new signing, Merlin names new Chairman, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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BMG Aus announces new signing, Merlin names new Chairman, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

BMG delves deep into film with four feature-length documentaries
It's first ever feature-length documentary - a film on Joan Jett - has been confirmed to make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival

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BMG delves deep into film with four feature-length documentaries
It's first ever feature-length documentary - a film on Joan Jett - has been confirmed to make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival

Amazon Australia launches: The music industry reacts
What does it all mean for Australia’s music industry? The Industry Observer checked in.

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Amazon Australia launches: The music industry reacts
What does it all mean for Australia’s music industry? The Industry Observer checked in.

Austin venue for sale on eBay, Warner streaming revenues jump 48%, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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Austin venue for sale on eBay, Warner streaming revenues jump 48%, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

Alex Lahey, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Jen Cloher make 13th AMP longlist
The 13th Australian Music Prize (AMP) Longlist has been announced to reveal a list of the best Australian artist albums of 2017.

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Alex Lahey, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Jen Cloher make 13th AMP longlist
The 13th Australian Music Prize (AMP) Longlist has been announced to reveal a list of the best Australian artist albums of 2017.

The founder of the #MeToo movement is coming to Australia
Tarana Burke, the US-based founder of the #MeToo movement, is headed to Australia to help dissect the continuing aftermath.

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The founder of the #MeToo movement is coming to Australia
Tarana Burke, the US-based founder of the #MeToo movement, is headed to Australia to help dissect the continuing aftermath.

Kobalt strikes distribution, licensing deal in China with NetEase
Kobalt Music will fasttrack the exploitation of its catalogue in China through a strategic deal.

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Kobalt strikes distribution, licensing deal in China with NetEase
Kobalt Music will fasttrack the exploitation of its catalogue in China through a strategic deal.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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