Logo the music network
Logo Vinyl Media

Our Sites

Network Partners

News

Latest stories

Sony/ATV extends deal with Jamie Scott, the man behind 1D, Niall Horan, Rag‘n’Bone Man hits

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…

By Christie Eliezer - Dec 12, 2017
Sony/ATV extends deal with Jamie Scott, the man behind 1D, Niall Horan, Rag‘n’Bone Man hits

News

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…

By Christie Eliezer - Dec 12, 2017
UNIFIED sign Melbourne artist Didirri to recording deal

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…

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2017
UNIFIED sign Melbourne artist Didirri to recording deal

News

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…

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2017
Ed Sheeran winds up remarkable year, now also announced as most streamed on Amazon Music

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…

By Music Network - Dec 12, 2017
Ed Sheeran winds up remarkable year, now also announced as most streamed on Amazon Music

News

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…

By Music Network - Dec 12, 2017
With audience up 77%, Broadbeach Country Music changes name to Groundwater Country Music

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…

By Music Network - Dec 12, 2017
With audience up 77%, Broadbeach Country Music changes name to Groundwater Country Music

News

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…

By Music Network - Dec 12, 2017
FBi Radio's Amelia Jenner listens to upwards of 500 singles a week

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?…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2017
FBi Radio's Amelia Jenner listens to upwards of 500 singles a week

News

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?…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2017
'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017

'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…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 12, 2017
'Reputation' is already the best-selling album of 2017

News

'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…

By Nathan Jolly - Dec 12, 2017
Where are the women?: Men rule US Year-End 2017 charts

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…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2017
Where are the women?: Men rule US Year-End 2017 charts

News

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…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2017
Apple's acquisition of Shazam reveals hidden value

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…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2017
Apple's acquisition of Shazam reveals hidden value

News

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…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2017
Sony’s InsideOutMusic imprint signs Dream Theater

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…

By Staff Writer - Dec 11, 2017
Sony’s InsideOutMusic imprint signs Dream Theater

News

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…

By Staff Writer - Dec 11, 2017
Damien Leith to release new app packed with children’s stories

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…

By Staff Writer - Dec 11, 2017
Damien Leith to release new app packed with children’s stories

News

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…

By Staff Writer - Dec 11, 2017
of 1934
THE MUSIC NETWORK NEWSLETTER

Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.

Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.