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Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn
The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

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Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn
The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act
"Rather than undermining copyright protections, the Commission should explore investment incentives," reads APRA's submission.

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‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act
"Rather than undermining copyright protections, the Commission should explore investment incentives," reads APRA's submission.

Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14
Independent First Nations musicians are invited to submit “radio-ready music for consideration” at firstsounds.amrap.org.au.

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Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14
Independent First Nations musicians are invited to submit “radio-ready music for consideration” at firstsounds.amrap.org.au.

Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time
Beyond the Valley’s 10th edition sold out in under an hour, with record pre-sales, big local representation, and a $18.5M boost for Victoria.

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Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time
Beyond the Valley’s 10th edition sold out in under an hour, with record pre-sales, big local representation, and a $18.5M boost for Victoria.

ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3
ARIA Award winner John Butler starts at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM, the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project.

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ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3
ARIA Award winner John Butler starts at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM, the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project.

‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment
“Another day, another iconic Aussie sport shipping in an international artist and ignoring our homegrown talent.”

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‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment
“Another day, another iconic Aussie sport shipping in an international artist and ignoring our homegrown talent.”

Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires
The UK-based music-tech company has appointed Matt Drayton as Sales Lead and Jamie Parmenter as Operations and Product Lead.

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Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires
The UK-based music-tech company has appointed Matt Drayton as Sales Lead and Jamie Parmenter as Operations and Product Lead.

Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’
Trent Dalton’s beloved coming-of-age tale will come alive for a stage theatrical adaptation through Global Creatures.

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Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’
Trent Dalton’s beloved coming-of-age tale will come alive for a stage theatrical adaptation through Global Creatures.

NRL Head Slams AFL After Booking Teddy Swims for 2025 Grand Final
The two leagues of the great Aussie game are butting heads again, this time over their respective bookings of headline stars for their respective 2025 grand finals. Weeks after AFL announced a…

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NRL Head Slams AFL After Booking Teddy Swims for 2025 Grand Final
The two leagues of the great Aussie game are butting heads again, this time over their respective bookings of headline stars for their respective 2025 grand finals. Weeks after AFL announced a…

BIGSOUND Confirms 2026 Dates Following Successful 2025 Edition
BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Remaining one of the key events on the Australian and global music calendars, the…

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BIGSOUND Confirms 2026 Dates Following Successful 2025 Edition
BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Remaining one of the key events on the Australian and global music calendars, the…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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