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Merlin is taking the high road to China through a string of new licensing arrangements which could push independent music to a potential new audience of half a billion people. In a groundbreaking set…

In a case of "the bigger they are..." iHeartMedia, who operate the largest commercial radio network in America, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is a staggering $20 billion in debt,…

Last night saw a celebration of both new and established country acts, with Foxtel s Country Music Channel (CMC) presenting their annual awards on the Gold Coast. Hosted by The McClymonts (who truly…

The MCG is set to ban car parking at major events amidst global discussion on minimising terror threats for crowds at concerts. A statement on the Melbourne Cricket Ground website indicates that…

BABYFACE LAUNCHES GOOD VIBES Millionaire rap entrepreneur Kenneth Babyface Edmonds launched publishing company, Good Vibes Music, alongside Black Box Music president Jason Murray. Babyface has proven…

Independent record companies are experiencing a global consumer boom as more music fans discover independent music. Latin American earnings for global digital rights agency Merlin have increased five…

Three cities around Australia are supporting live music as part of initiatives to expand their cultural, tourism and economic sectors. * The Queensland region of Logan, with Brisbane in the north and…

If 2017 was the year of the voice, this year sees the music industry finding new ways to embrace and cash in on voice-controlled technology. The immediate result was that it increased the amount of…

AMIN (Australian Music Industry Network) has a new leadership following its AGM in Hobart. Joel Edmondson, chief executive of Queensland s QMusic, is the new chairman. Emily Collins of Music NSW is…

iHeartMedia Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after it reached an in-principle agreement with creditors to restructure its overwhelming debt and reduce its debt by $10 billion. It is the…