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The European Commission plans to investigate Apple s proposed acquisition of British music identification app Shazam. The buy-out was announced last December for US$400 million. The EU said it was…

Melbourne s Moreland City Council expanded the program of the 30th Brunswick Music (March 4 18). It will celebrate International Women s Day on Thursday March 8 with a specially commissioned concert,…

The inaugural Road To Ultra, on Saturday February 24 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, says it will be the Australian festival to use Scantek ID scanning technology. The event will be held in…

After their initial shock, members of China s fast growing hip-hop scene are coming to terms with the future of their scene after the Government s recent crack down. In late January, state media…

Photo: Dan Boud LANEWAY ON THE ROAD As always, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival launched some new stars as it wound up from Adelaide and up along the East Coast. Crowds gave first-time visitors Slowdive,…

The Amity Affliction’s drummer Ryan Burt has stepped away from the chart-topping metalcore band to deal with ongoing mental health issues. Burt, who joined the outfit in 2008 at the age of just 17,…

Apple’s planned US$400 million acquisition of music discovery app Shazam has hit a snag with European regulators. The tech giant will need to formally ask for European Commission approval after…

New Zealand's Music Manager Forum has built a reputation as a solid support network for those who have sought professional advice and networking opportunities within the realms of artist management.…

Shannon Noll released his fifth studio album last Friday, Unbroken. "I grew up listening to 'Great Southern Land' and 'Sounds of Then' and they hold a really special place in my heart because they…

Bluesfest s long standing support and respect for First Nation culture comes into fore with the return of the Boomerang festival during the larger festival. Its acts from Arnhem Land, Canada, Papua…