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Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

Merlin CEO Charles Caldas chats to TIO about the sale of its stake in Spotify.

"You need cool heads with minimal ego": Mark Pico of Big Pineapple Music Festival shares his top tips for regional events

Director of the award-winning Big Pineapple Music Festival, Mark Pico, suggests not skimping on insurance and having your shit together (among other helpful tips).

Can a great video clip hurt a song's chart position?

YouTube doesn't count in the charts, which is a problem.

Archie Roach honoured by Support Act, 200K raised by fundraiser

The stories and music of Archie Roach flowed from the stage at yesterday’s Music In The House event.

"When Archie sings, he soars like an eagle": Archie Roach's friends share their fondest moments

Jill Shelton, Shane Howard, Craig Pilkington, Tiddas and Jessie Lloyd share their stories of Archie Roach

"All his songs are love songs to country and clan": Paul Kelly on his decades alongside Archie Roach

Before Support Act honours Archie Roach at Music In The House tomorrow, Paul Kelly captures the man and musician in stories from his 2010 memoir.

Spotify took the moral high ground on R. Kelly & XXXTentacion. Don’t be shocked, this has happened before

From time to time, the record business will yank troublesome music and artists. Read how Spotify's latest policy isn't in fact new.

A guide to get you GDPR compliant before the new data law comes into effect

GDPR does not have to be a headache but for Aussie artists and music businesses with global ambitions compliance is a must. Find out how the General Data Protection Regulation will affect you.

The ARIA Chart is dead! Long live the ARIA Chart! [Op-Ed]

Stuart Clumpas, Chairman of Live Nation NZ: ‘We’re on a wee bit of a roll’

TIO caught up with Live Nation's Stuart Clumpas after he touched down in New Orleans for a glimpse at the journey ahead.