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2018 CMC Music Awards shortlist announced, voting opens
The shortlist of artists eligible to be nominated for 2018 CMC Music Awards has been revealed, with voting also kicking off today. Foxtel s CMC Music Awards is set to go down on Thursday March 15 at…
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2018 CMC Music Awards shortlist announced, voting opens
The shortlist of artists eligible to be nominated for 2018 CMC Music Awards has been revealed, with voting also kicking off today. Foxtel s CMC Music Awards is set to go down on Thursday March 15 at…
Byron Parklands GM says Splendour & Falls risk being lost to Queensland
Splendour In The Grass and the Byron leg of Falls Festival are at danger of being lost to Queensland, according to North Byron Parklands general manager Mat Morris. A $42 million proposal to turn the…
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Byron Parklands GM says Splendour & Falls risk being lost to Queensland
Splendour In The Grass and the Byron leg of Falls Festival are at danger of being lost to Queensland, according to North Byron Parklands general manager Mat Morris. A $42 million proposal to turn the…
Rap entrepreneur Drake taking his whisky company public to raise $30m
Drake, the sharp rap mogul who was last year declared fifth wealthiest hip hop artist by Forbes magazine with a fortune of US$90 million, is expanding his entrepreneurial skills. He is planning to…
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Rap entrepreneur Drake taking his whisky company public to raise $30m
Drake, the sharp rap mogul who was last year declared fifth wealthiest hip hop artist by Forbes magazine with a fortune of US$90 million, is expanding his entrepreneurial skills. He is planning to…
Facebook signs three more licensing deals
In the wake of striking major licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony/ATV, Facebook has finalised three more similar multi-year deals to position itself as a valuable ally of the recorded…
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Facebook signs three more licensing deals
In the wake of striking major licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony/ATV, Facebook has finalised three more similar multi-year deals to position itself as a valuable ally of the recorded…
Musical Chairs: January 12
COLUMBIA LOSES A R HEAD AS NEW CEO ARRIVES The arrival of Ron Perry as new Chairman/CEO of Columbia Records has seen the exit of its President of A R, Mark Williams, according to Variety. As reported…
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Musical Chairs: January 12
COLUMBIA LOSES A R HEAD AS NEW CEO ARRIVES The arrival of Ron Perry as new Chairman/CEO of Columbia Records has seen the exit of its President of A R, Mark Williams, according to Variety. As reported…
Australian songwriters sue Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Ed Sheeran
US country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, along with Ed Sheeran are being sued by Australian songwriters Sean Carey and Beau Golden. Carey was a guitarist with Sydney band Thirsty Merc between…
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Australian songwriters sue Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Ed Sheeran
US country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, along with Ed Sheeran are being sued by Australian songwriters Sean Carey and Beau Golden. Carey was a guitarist with Sydney band Thirsty Merc between…
Female artists dominate the 200 projects in Australia Council’s latest funding round
Female talent dominated the Australia Council s latest funding round, which supports close to 200 projects. The $6.4 million funding will support 118 individual artists, 27 groups, and 51 arts…
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Female artists dominate the 200 projects in Australia Council’s latest funding round
Female talent dominated the Australia Council s latest funding round, which supports close to 200 projects. The $6.4 million funding will support 118 individual artists, 27 groups, and 51 arts…
Australian artists launch US copyright battle over ‘blatant copying’ of country song
Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are among the targets of a US copyright lawsuit launched by two Australians who claim their country song was ripped off. The complaint was filed on Wednesday…
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Australian artists launch US copyright battle over ‘blatant copying’ of country song
Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are among the targets of a US copyright lawsuit launched by two Australians who claim their country song was ripped off. The complaint was filed on Wednesday…
Rock stars join UK MPs for rally to save live venues
Billy Bragg, members of Pink Floyd and ‘60s Eurovision star Sandie Shaw linked-up with music industry reps and MPs outside the Houses of Parliament to voice support for a piece of U.K. legislation…
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Rock stars join UK MPs for rally to save live venues
Billy Bragg, members of Pink Floyd and ‘60s Eurovision star Sandie Shaw linked-up with music industry reps and MPs outside the Houses of Parliament to voice support for a piece of U.K. legislation…
G-Eazy, The Weeknd cut ties with H&M, Facebook testing local news app, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today Facebook is testing a city-specific section of its app to elevate local news and events - via TechCrunch The Weeknd and G-Eazy cut ties with…
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G-Eazy, The Weeknd cut ties with H&M, Facebook testing local news app, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today Facebook is testing a city-specific section of its app to elevate local news and events - via TechCrunch The Weeknd and G-Eazy cut ties with…
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