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Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Ticketing company Songkick sent out a statement to artists and managers Oct. 12 stating that the company will cease operations on Oct. 31.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

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Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Ticketing company Songkick sent out a statement to artists and managers Oct. 12 stating that the company will cease operations on Oct. 31.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Triple J scored their fifth consecutive #1 album for 'Like A Version' series

Triple J scored their fifth consecutive #1 album for 'Like A Version' series

Triple J's annual Hottest 100 CDs/soulless digital files might just have a contender when it comes to the station's number one compilation series, especially after Vol. 13 of Like A Version debuted…

By Nathan Jolly - Oct 16, 2017
Triple J scored their fifth consecutive #1 album for 'Like A Version' series

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Triple J scored their fifth consecutive #1 album for 'Like A Version' series

Triple J's annual Hottest 100 CDs/soulless digital files might just have a contender when it comes to the station's number one compilation series, especially after Vol. 13 of Like A Version debuted…

By Nathan Jolly - Oct 16, 2017
Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

"I am more committed than ever to the future of virtual reality", said Mark Zuckerberg, at Oculus's annual conference in San Jose, California, last week (Oct 11). The Facebook CEO unveiled Oculus Go,…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

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Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

"I am more committed than ever to the future of virtual reality", said Mark Zuckerberg, at Oculus's annual conference in San Jose, California, last week (Oct 11). The Facebook CEO unveiled Oculus Go,…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Australian digital agency Bolster expanding further into the U.S. market

Australian digital agency Bolster expanding further into the U.S. market

Australian digital agency Bolster is expanding into the US market, with plans to hire a digital campaign manager to be based in NYC. The job involves "managing client campaigns from start to finish"…

By Nathan Jolly - Oct 16, 2017
Australian digital agency Bolster expanding further into the U.S. market

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Australian digital agency Bolster expanding further into the U.S. market

Australian digital agency Bolster is expanding into the US market, with plans to hire a digital campaign manager to be based in NYC. The job involves "managing client campaigns from start to finish"…

By Nathan Jolly - Oct 16, 2017
INXS, Universal, and Petrol Records slam Channel 7's Michael Hutchence doco

INXS, Universal, and Petrol Records slam Channel 7's Michael Hutchence doco

Part one of the two-part series Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar is set to air tonight on Channel Seven. This morning a statement was issued to media on behalf of INXS, Universal Music Group, and…

By Nathan Jolly - Oct 16, 2017
INXS, Universal, and Petrol Records slam Channel 7's Michael Hutchence doco

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INXS, Universal, and Petrol Records slam Channel 7's Michael Hutchence doco

Part one of the two-part series Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar is set to air tonight on Channel Seven. This morning a statement was issued to media on behalf of INXS, Universal Music Group, and…

By Nathan Jolly - Oct 16, 2017
Singles Report: Peking Duk, Jonas Blue & Kygo spoil commercial radio

Singles Report: Peking Duk, Jonas Blue & Kygo spoil commercial radio

It doesn t get more convincing than this at radio Charlie Puth completely overwhelmed commercial last week with new single How Long . The track gained additions across nearly all major stations. Not…

By Staff Writer - Oct 15, 2017
Singles Report: Peking Duk, Jonas Blue & Kygo spoil commercial radio

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Singles Report: Peking Duk, Jonas Blue & Kygo spoil commercial radio

It doesn t get more convincing than this at radio Charlie Puth completely overwhelmed commercial last week with new single How Long . The track gained additions across nearly all major stations. Not…

By Staff Writer - Oct 15, 2017
Songkick closing down, but court case against Ticketmaster to continue

Songkick closing down, but court case against Ticketmaster to continue

Global ticketing service Songkick which operates in Australia and 60 other countries will cease operations on October 31. Since 2007, 15 million subscribers around the world have used it to track…

By Music Network - Oct 15, 2017
Songkick closing down, but court case against Ticketmaster to continue

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Songkick closing down, but court case against Ticketmaster to continue

Global ticketing service Songkick which operates in Australia and 60 other countries will cease operations on October 31. Since 2007, 15 million subscribers around the world have used it to track…

By Music Network - Oct 15, 2017

Spotify revenues up, losses down in first half of 2017

Spotify revenues topped 1.9 billion (A$2.84 billion) in the first six months of 2017 and set to reach 4.1 billion ($$6.14 billion) for the whole of 2017. That would represent a 40% year-on-year gain…

By Music Network - Oct 15, 2017
Spotify revenues up, losses down in first half of 2017

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Spotify revenues up, losses down in first half of 2017

Spotify revenues topped 1.9 billion (A$2.84 billion) in the first six months of 2017 and set to reach 4.1 billion ($$6.14 billion) for the whole of 2017. That would represent a 40% year-on-year gain…

By Music Network - Oct 15, 2017
Woodford unveils first 160 artists, pushes for fewer cars, strikes ABC deal

Woodford unveils first 160 artists, pushes for fewer cars, strikes ABC deal

John Butler, Kate Miller-Heidke, Jeff Lang, The Beautiful Girls, Mama Kin Spender, Husky, Montaigne, Holy Holy, Timberwolf Vaudeville Smash, Sampa The Great, Dubmarine, POW! Negro, Lior, Carav na…

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 15, 2017
Woodford unveils first 160 artists, pushes for fewer cars, strikes ABC deal

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Woodford unveils first 160 artists, pushes for fewer cars, strikes ABC deal

John Butler, Kate Miller-Heidke, Jeff Lang, The Beautiful Girls, Mama Kin Spender, Husky, Montaigne, Holy Holy, Timberwolf Vaudeville Smash, Sampa The Great, Dubmarine, POW! Negro, Lior, Carav na…

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 15, 2017
Face The  Music offers dozens of scholarships, plus a special comp for Indigenous artists

Face The Music offers dozens of scholarships, plus a special comp for Indigenous artists

The Face The Music conference and showcase is offering a number of generous scholarships by Victorian Government initiatives Music Under Wings and FReeZA, as well as a competition presented by…

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 15, 2017
Face The  Music offers dozens of scholarships, plus a special comp for Indigenous artists

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Face The Music offers dozens of scholarships, plus a special comp for Indigenous artists

The Face The Music conference and showcase is offering a number of generous scholarships by Victorian Government initiatives Music Under Wings and FReeZA, as well as a competition presented by…

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 15, 2017
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