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King Gizz are releasing a copyright-free album that anyone can press and sell
The type of band that puts out four full-length albums in a calendar year doesn't care too much for traditional release schedules. But while on the surface it may appear that King Gizzard and the…

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King Gizz are releasing a copyright-free album that anyone can press and sell
The type of band that puts out four full-length albums in a calendar year doesn't care too much for traditional release schedules. But while on the surface it may appear that King Gizzard and the…

Invitation for EOI announced to operate iconic Sydney venue
The future of live music at Sydney’s iconic Hordern Pavilion is safe following an invitation for expressions of interviews in the Australian Financial Review. The invitation for new management offers…

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Invitation for EOI announced to operate iconic Sydney venue
The future of live music at Sydney’s iconic Hordern Pavilion is safe following an invitation for expressions of interviews in the Australian Financial Review. The invitation for new management offers…

Victoria introduces new laws to cap resale tickets to 10%, protect events
Six months after it announced its intentions to combat profiteering in the secondary ticketing market, the Victorian Government followed through this morning with the introduction of new laws. The…

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Victoria introduces new laws to cap resale tickets to 10%, protect events
Six months after it announced its intentions to combat profiteering in the secondary ticketing market, the Victorian Government followed through this morning with the introduction of new laws. The…

Next-gen startup UnitedMasters plans to replace record labels … with help from Google
"For too long, artists have had to surrender their independence and creative freedom to make it in the music industry. Until now." Next-gen artist services and music technology platform UnitedMasters…

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Next-gen startup UnitedMasters plans to replace record labels … with help from Google
"For too long, artists have had to surrender their independence and creative freedom to make it in the music industry. Until now." Next-gen artist services and music technology platform UnitedMasters…

Festivals & Venues: November 16
ROBERT CRAY, JON STEVENS, SCREAMING JETS FOR BROADBEACH The Robert Cray Band return after more than ten years to headline Blues On Broadbeach (May 17-20). It s been a while since we ve been Down…

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Festivals & Venues: November 16
ROBERT CRAY, JON STEVENS, SCREAMING JETS FOR BROADBEACH The Robert Cray Band return after more than ten years to headline Blues On Broadbeach (May 17-20). It s been a while since we ve been Down…

Beth Appleton returns to Australia as Warner Music GM and SVP Marketing for Australasia region
Beth Appleton returns from the UK in February to take over as General Manager Australia and SVP Marketing Australasia for Warner Music. It s her second stint at Warner Music Australia, and third…

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Beth Appleton returns to Australia as Warner Music GM and SVP Marketing for Australasia region
Beth Appleton returns from the UK in February to take over as General Manager Australia and SVP Marketing Australasia for Warner Music. It s her second stint at Warner Music Australia, and third…

First round of lineups for National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards have announced the first lineups for all eight events happening around the country on Thursday, December 7. More will be announced in coming weeks. Free tickets to all…

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First round of lineups for National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards have announced the first lineups for all eight events happening around the country on Thursday, December 7. More will be announced in coming weeks. Free tickets to all…

Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ is putting up huge numbers on both sides of the Atlantic
It's early days, but Taylor Swift and her team at Big Machine Records can safely declare Reputation a hit. In just four days since its release, the album has surged past the million sales milestone…

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ is putting up huge numbers on both sides of the Atlantic
It's early days, but Taylor Swift and her team at Big Machine Records can safely declare Reputation a hit. In just four days since its release, the album has surged past the million sales milestone…

The music industry celebrates the marriage equality vote
Well, enough Australians voted morally and intelligently, and so it looks like marriage equality will be in full effect by Christmas (unless, of course, you don't trust our PM). Here's how the…

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The music industry celebrates the marriage equality vote
Well, enough Australians voted morally and intelligently, and so it looks like marriage equality will be in full effect by Christmas (unless, of course, you don't trust our PM). Here's how the…

4 Aussie expats crushing it in the US music industry
Australian expats are achieving incredible things for the music industry from the US. To celebrate the countless Australians crushing it in America, we interviewed four industry figures about their…

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4 Aussie expats crushing it in the US music industry
Australian expats are achieving incredible things for the music industry from the US. To celebrate the countless Australians crushing it in America, we interviewed four industry figures about their…
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