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WIN’s Alison Wenham talks indie spirit, strength in numbers and risk-taking
Alison Wenham is a legend of the independent community, a fighter who’s gone more rounds than Mayweather. Read her full Going Global keynote transcript.

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WIN’s Alison Wenham talks indie spirit, strength in numbers and risk-taking
Alison Wenham is a legend of the independent community, a fighter who’s gone more rounds than Mayweather. Read her full Going Global keynote transcript.

US recorded industry revenues grow in first half of 2017, Martin Garrix wins Spinning Records lawsuit, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring US recorded music industry's revenues growth, Greg Kurstin's new JV label, and more.

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US recorded industry revenues grow in first half of 2017, Martin Garrix wins Spinning Records lawsuit, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring US recorded music industry's revenues growth, Greg Kurstin's new JV label, and more.

Vance Joy’s ’Lay It on Me’ leads US Airplay Chart
Phase two of Vance Joy’s career is off to a dream start with

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Vance Joy’s ’Lay It on Me’ leads US Airplay Chart
Phase two of Vance Joy’s career is off to a dream start with

Nightlife becomes first music company to make AFR Most Innovative Companies list
Brisbane-based Nightlife Music has been named among the Top 50 Most Innovative Australian & New Zealand Companies.

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Nightlife becomes first music company to make AFR Most Innovative Companies list
Brisbane-based Nightlife Music has been named among the Top 50 Most Innovative Australian & New Zealand Companies.

IFPI Report: Piracy and copyright infringements are industry’s biggest threat
According to a new IFPI report, piracy and copyright infringements are still a thorn in the side for the industry, with stream ripping the dominant method.

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IFPI Report: Piracy and copyright infringements are industry’s biggest threat
According to a new IFPI report, piracy and copyright infringements are still a thorn in the side for the industry, with stream ripping the dominant method.

The Prodigy signs to BMG, Spotify makes gains ion Q2, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning featuring BMG's latest signings, Spotify's new partnership, and more.

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The Prodigy signs to BMG, Spotify makes gains ion Q2, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning featuring BMG's latest signings, Spotify's new partnership, and more.

Avril Lavigne and Bruno Mars are the "most dangerous celebrities" online
Cybersecurity firm McAfee has released its list of the most dangerous celebrities online, and Avril Lavigne has topped the list.

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Avril Lavigne and Bruno Mars are the "most dangerous celebrities" online
Cybersecurity firm McAfee has released its list of the most dangerous celebrities online, and Avril Lavigne has topped the list.

Report: Production music generates $1 Billion
Bedroom producers, keep going. Production music is a billion dollar global industry according to a new report that's just come out of the US.

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Report: Production music generates $1 Billion
Bedroom producers, keep going. Production music is a billion dollar global industry according to a new report that's just come out of the US.

Cath Haridy on managing Eskimo Joe, and the industry's most under-explored issue
We chatted to Cath Haridy about her big career lessons, and the advice she wishes she'd had when she started managing Eskimo Joe.

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Cath Haridy on managing Eskimo Joe, and the industry's most under-explored issue
We chatted to Cath Haridy about her big career lessons, and the advice she wishes she'd had when she started managing Eskimo Joe.

Lyor Cohen talks hip-hop history, YouTube and the industry’s ‘golden’ future in Music Matters Keynote
Check out the full transcript of YouTube Head of Music Lyor Cohen's Keynote at the 2017 Music Matters conference.

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Lyor Cohen talks hip-hop history, YouTube and the industry’s ‘golden’ future in Music Matters Keynote
Check out the full transcript of YouTube Head of Music Lyor Cohen's Keynote at the 2017 Music Matters conference.

ANIMATION: Jaddan Comerford on UNIFIED's tipping point
Check out our animation where UNIFIED's Jaddan Comerford discusses the management of Vance Joy, The Amity Affliction and most importantly, Violent Soho.

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ANIMATION: Jaddan Comerford on UNIFIED's tipping point
Check out our animation where UNIFIED's Jaddan Comerford discusses the management of Vance Joy, The Amity Affliction and most importantly, Violent Soho.

Dramatico, Sarah Blasko & Paul Kelly's former UK label, dissolves
After 17 years of business, the UK independent music company who has worked with Sarah Blasko and Paul Kelly, is dissolving.

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Dramatico, Sarah Blasko & Paul Kelly's former UK label, dissolves
After 17 years of business, the UK independent music company who has worked with Sarah Blasko and Paul Kelly, is dissolving.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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