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The 20 most-played songs on Australian commercial radio in 2017

The 20 most-played songs on Australian commercial radio in 2017

Those calculator wizards at AirCheck have revealed their list of the most-spun tunes on commercial radio in 2017, and not surprisingly, the list is dominated by Ed Sheeran - and acts who sounds an…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 21, 2017
The 20 most-played songs on Australian commercial radio in 2017

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The 20 most-played songs on Australian commercial radio in 2017

Those calculator wizards at AirCheck have revealed their list of the most-spun tunes on commercial radio in 2017, and not surprisingly, the list is dominated by Ed Sheeran - and acts who sounds an…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 21, 2017
Amazon has its own 80-piece orchestra

Amazon has its own 80-piece orchestra

We've heard of company baseball and music trivia teams, but Amazon takes the cake with its own 80-piece Symphony Orchestra. Beau Curran, a technical account manager on Amazon’s digital music…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 21, 2017
Amazon has its own 80-piece orchestra

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Amazon has its own 80-piece orchestra

We've heard of company baseball and music trivia teams, but Amazon takes the cake with its own 80-piece Symphony Orchestra. Beau Curran, a technical account manager on Amazon’s digital music…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 21, 2017
Bluesfest boss Peter Noble responds to the Kesha backlash

Bluesfest boss Peter Noble responds to the Kesha backlash

As the industry winds down after another hectic year, Peter Noble and his team at Bluesfest crank the gears for another big push. The 29th annual Bluesfest is taking shape with a stacked lineup…

By Brandon John - Dec 21, 2017
Bluesfest boss Peter Noble responds to the Kesha backlash

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Bluesfest boss Peter Noble responds to the Kesha backlash

As the industry winds down after another hectic year, Peter Noble and his team at Bluesfest crank the gears for another big push. The 29th annual Bluesfest is taking shape with a stacked lineup…

By Brandon John - Dec 21, 2017
Briggs calls on punters to vote for ’January 26’ in Triple M’s new ’Ozzest 100’ countdown

Briggs calls on punters to vote for ’January 26’ in Triple M’s new ’Ozzest 100’ countdown

Briggs has called on the Australian public to "ruin" Triple M’s new Australia Day countdown by voting for his song ’January 26’. The track was written and recorded by Briggs and Trials as their…

By Staff Writer - Dec 20, 2017
Briggs calls on punters to vote for ’January 26’ in Triple M’s new ’Ozzest 100’ countdown

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Briggs calls on punters to vote for ’January 26’ in Triple M’s new ’Ozzest 100’ countdown

Briggs has called on the Australian public to "ruin" Triple M’s new Australia Day countdown by voting for his song ’January 26’. The track was written and recorded by Briggs and Trials as their…

By Staff Writer - Dec 20, 2017
Shazam reveals Australia’s most tagged songs & artists of 2017

Shazam reveals Australia’s most tagged songs & artists of 2017

Shazam has revealed Australia’s most tagged songs and artists of the year with ’Way Down We Go’ by Icelandic blues rockers Kaleo coming out on top of the pile. The track finished above Jax Jones’…

By Staff Writer - Dec 20, 2017
Shazam reveals Australia’s most tagged songs & artists of 2017

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Shazam reveals Australia’s most tagged songs & artists of 2017

Shazam has revealed Australia’s most tagged songs and artists of the year with ’Way Down We Go’ by Icelandic blues rockers Kaleo coming out on top of the pile. The track finished above Jax Jones’…

By Staff Writer - Dec 20, 2017
Industry personality Aarom Wilson departs WAM

Industry personality Aarom Wilson departs WAM

Aarom Wilson has announced his departure from WAM, revealing that yesterday was his last day with the organisation. Three time Golden WAMi-nominated and Media Award Individual winner Wilson revealed…

By Staff Writer - Dec 20, 2017
Industry personality Aarom Wilson departs WAM

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Industry personality Aarom Wilson departs WAM

Aarom Wilson has announced his departure from WAM, revealing that yesterday was his last day with the organisation. Three time Golden WAMi-nominated and Media Award Individual winner Wilson revealed…

By Staff Writer - Dec 20, 2017
UMG buys iconic British indie labels

UMG buys iconic British indie labels

Frankie goes to Universal. Universal Music Group has acquired the seminal British labels Stiff Records and ZTT from SPZ Group, the company founded by the late Jill Sinclair and her husband Trevor…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 20, 2017
UMG buys iconic British indie labels

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UMG buys iconic British indie labels

Frankie goes to Universal. Universal Music Group has acquired the seminal British labels Stiff Records and ZTT from SPZ Group, the company founded by the late Jill Sinclair and her husband Trevor…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 20, 2017
Indie artist files suit against Apple, Facebook readies tools to prevent harassment, and more

Indie artist files suit against Apple, Facebook readies tools to prevent harassment, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. A lawsuit filed by independent musician Bryan Eich claims that Apple and Apple Music failed to obtain the required compulsory mechanical…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 20, 2017
Indie artist files suit against Apple, Facebook readies tools to prevent harassment, and more

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Indie artist files suit against Apple, Facebook readies tools to prevent harassment, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. A lawsuit filed by independent musician Bryan Eich claims that Apple and Apple Music failed to obtain the required compulsory mechanical…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 20, 2017
YouTube and Universal Music Group announce "new global multi-year agreement"

YouTube and Universal Music Group announce "new global multi-year agreement"

In a significant step forward for the music industry, and a huge blow to your 'Stan'-soundtracked skate video, YouTube and Universal Music Group have announced a "new, global, multi-year agreement".…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 20, 2017
YouTube and Universal Music Group announce "new global multi-year agreement"

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YouTube and Universal Music Group announce "new global multi-year agreement"

In a significant step forward for the music industry, and a huge blow to your 'Stan'-soundtracked skate video, YouTube and Universal Music Group have announced a "new, global, multi-year agreement".…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 20, 2017
UMG's Lucian Grainge among supporters of commission to tackle sexual assault

UMG's Lucian Grainge among supporters of commission to tackle sexual assault

Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge is among the big Hollywood names who have formed the Commission on Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace. US lawyer and academic,…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 20, 2017
UMG's Lucian Grainge among supporters of commission to tackle sexual assault

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UMG's Lucian Grainge among supporters of commission to tackle sexual assault

Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge is among the big Hollywood names who have formed the Commission on Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace. US lawyer and academic,…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 20, 2017
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