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Sony/ATV extends deal with Jamie Scott, the man behind 1D, Niall Horan, Rag‘n’Bone Man hits
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with British hit songwriter, artist and producer Jamie Scott. Scott has been behind some of the biggest international hits in Australia in…

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Sony/ATV extends deal with Jamie Scott, the man behind 1D, Niall Horan, Rag‘n’Bone Man hits
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with British hit songwriter, artist and producer Jamie Scott. Scott has been behind some of the biggest international hits in Australia in…

UNIFIED sign Melbourne artist Didirri to recording deal
After a breakout year following a mesmerising performance at BIGSOUND, Didirri has signed a recording deal with UNIFIED. He’s built significant hype around his live show since his performance in…

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UNIFIED sign Melbourne artist Didirri to recording deal
After a breakout year following a mesmerising performance at BIGSOUND, Didirri has signed a recording deal with UNIFIED. He’s built significant hype around his live show since his performance in…

Ed Sheeran winds up remarkable year, now also announced as most streamed on Amazon Music
After already topping Apple Music and Spotify s end-of-2017 lists as most streamed act of the year, Ed Sheeran has also been announced as the most played act on Amazon Music Unlimited s premium…

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Ed Sheeran winds up remarkable year, now also announced as most streamed on Amazon Music
After already topping Apple Music and Spotify s end-of-2017 lists as most streamed act of the year, Ed Sheeran has also been announced as the most played act on Amazon Music Unlimited s premium…

With audience up 77%, Broadbeach Country Music changes name to Groundwater Country Music
With the free Gold Coast festival Broadbeach Country Music posting a 77% attendance figure earlier this year to 54,000, organisers have made a name change to Groundwater Country Music. The new name…

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With audience up 77%, Broadbeach Country Music changes name to Groundwater Country Music
With the free Gold Coast festival Broadbeach Country Music posting a 77% attendance figure earlier this year to 54,000, organisers have made a name change to Groundwater Country Music. The new name…

FBi Radio's Amelia Jenner listens to upwards of 500 singles a week
Amelia Jenner, Music Director for FBi Radio offers TIO readers an insight into her role and her top tips for pitching music. What do you see as the biggest hurdle for community radio right now?…

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FBi Radio's Amelia Jenner listens to upwards of 500 singles a week
Amelia Jenner, Music Director for FBi Radio offers TIO readers an insight into her role and her top tips for pitching music. What do you see as the biggest hurdle for community radio right now?…

'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017
The Recording Industry Association of America have just certified Taylor Swift's Reputation 3X Platinum, which denotes 3 million albums sold. As Billboard reports, this makes Reputation the top album…

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'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017
The Recording Industry Association of America have just certified Taylor Swift's Reputation 3X Platinum, which denotes 3 million albums sold. As Billboard reports, this makes Reputation the top album…

Where are the women?: Men rule US Year-End 2017 charts
For the first time in more than three decades, men make up the entire top 10 of Billboard’s 2017 year-end top artists chart for the United States, led by the bulletproof Ed Sheeran. Indeed, the guys…

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Where are the women?: Men rule US Year-End 2017 charts
For the first time in more than three decades, men make up the entire top 10 of Billboard’s 2017 year-end top artists chart for the United States, led by the bulletproof Ed Sheeran. Indeed, the guys…

Apple's acquisition of Shazam reveals hidden value
Apple has confirmed its purchase of music discovery app Shazam for $400 million. In a statement sent to The Verge, Apple said: "Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music…

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Apple's acquisition of Shazam reveals hidden value
Apple has confirmed its purchase of music discovery app Shazam for $400 million. In a statement sent to The Verge, Apple said: "Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music…

Sony’s InsideOutMusic imprint signs Dream Theater
Veteran prog-rockers Dream Theater have penned a long-term deal with Sony Music worldwide. The release of the band s forthcoming studio album, as well as all subsequent releases, will be handled by…

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Sony’s InsideOutMusic imprint signs Dream Theater
Veteran prog-rockers Dream Theater have penned a long-term deal with Sony Music worldwide. The release of the band s forthcoming studio album, as well as all subsequent releases, will be handled by…

Damien Leith to release new app packed with children’s stories
Singer-songwriter Damien Leith is already an established author, and now he s revealed his latest venture will be a storytime app for children. The app will be called Damien Leith Storytime and is…

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Damien Leith to release new app packed with children’s stories
Singer-songwriter Damien Leith is already an established author, and now he s revealed his latest venture will be a storytime app for children. The app will be called Damien Leith Storytime and is…
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