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Hip hop songwriters had the most chart success in 2017

Hip hop songwriters had the most chart success in 2017

Hip hop has overtaken every other genre when it comes to sales, and this success is being reflected in MBW's list of the most successful hit songwriters for the first half of 2017. Before we reveal…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 1, 2017
Hip hop songwriters had the most chart success in 2017

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Hip hop songwriters had the most chart success in 2017

Hip hop has overtaken every other genre when it comes to sales, and this success is being reflected in MBW's list of the most successful hit songwriters for the first half of 2017. Before we reveal…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 1, 2017
Heath Johns on how Australian operations helped BMG’s global revenue grow 28% in the first half of 2017

Heath Johns on how Australian operations helped BMG’s global revenue grow 28% in the first half of 2017

Image: BMG Australia’s Heath Johns with LDRU German media conglomerate Bertelsmann cited its Australian operations as one of the factors behind its music label and publishing division BMG s revenue…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 31, 2017
Heath Johns on how Australian operations helped BMG’s global revenue grow 28% in the first half of 2017

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Heath Johns on how Australian operations helped BMG’s global revenue grow 28% in the first half of 2017

Image: BMG Australia’s Heath Johns with LDRU German media conglomerate Bertelsmann cited its Australian operations as one of the factors behind its music label and publishing division BMG s revenue…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 31, 2017
Sydney Fringe holds In Conversation series for songwriters

Sydney Fringe holds In Conversation series for songwriters

As part of Sydney Fringe (September 1 to 30), APRA AMCOS will from tomorrow hold a series of free In Conversation sessions with four major songwriters. Local stars Ngaiire, Briggs, Katy Steele and…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2017
Sydney Fringe holds In Conversation series for songwriters

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Sydney Fringe holds In Conversation series for songwriters

As part of Sydney Fringe (September 1 to 30), APRA AMCOS will from tomorrow hold a series of free In Conversation sessions with four major songwriters. Local stars Ngaiire, Briggs, Katy Steele and…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2017
Fast Track Fellowships to provide international opportunities for Victorian industry

Fast Track Fellowships to provide international opportunities for Victorian industry

Designed specifically to help Victoria s local music industry build international networks, AAM, AIR and the Victorian Government have delivered a brand new initiative - the Fast Track Fellowship.…

By Staff Writer - Aug 31, 2017
Fast Track Fellowships to provide international opportunities for Victorian industry

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Fast Track Fellowships to provide international opportunities for Victorian industry

Designed specifically to help Victoria s local music industry build international networks, AAM, AIR and the Victorian Government have delivered a brand new initiative - the Fast Track Fellowship.…

By Staff Writer - Aug 31, 2017
Aussie music annual Gusher launches Pozible campaign to print issue #2

Aussie music annual Gusher launches Pozible campaign to print issue #2

Australian music annual Gusher has announced their second issue, and launched a pre-order campaign on Pozible to ensure they can cover the printing costs. The magazine, created in 2016 by…

By Staff Writer - Aug 31, 2017
Aussie music annual Gusher launches Pozible campaign to print issue #2

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Aussie music annual Gusher launches Pozible campaign to print issue #2

Australian music annual Gusher has announced their second issue, and launched a pre-order campaign on Pozible to ensure they can cover the printing costs. The magazine, created in 2016 by…

By Staff Writer - Aug 31, 2017
Streaming drives Universal Music’s revenues up 15.9% in 2017

Streaming drives Universal Music’s revenues up 15.9% in 2017

Universal Music Group s recorded music revenue grew by 15.6% in the first six months of 2017 year-on-year to 2.14 billion (A$3.2 billion) and attributes streaming for much of the in-black posting.…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2017
Streaming drives Universal Music’s revenues up 15.9% in 2017

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Streaming drives Universal Music’s revenues up 15.9% in 2017

Universal Music Group s recorded music revenue grew by 15.6% in the first six months of 2017 year-on-year to 2.14 billion (A$3.2 billion) and attributes streaming for much of the in-black posting.…

By Music Network - Aug 31, 2017
Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is suing Chuck D over unpaid royalties

Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is suing Chuck D over unpaid royalties

Public Enemy have made a career out of urging others to 'Fight The Power', but now, it seems as though the group's hype man, Flavor Flav, is fighting with MC Chuck D over a series of unpaid…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 31, 2017
Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is suing Chuck D over unpaid royalties

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Public Enemy's Flavor Flav is suing Chuck D over unpaid royalties

Public Enemy have made a career out of urging others to 'Fight The Power', but now, it seems as though the group's hype man, Flavor Flav, is fighting with MC Chuck D over a series of unpaid…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 31, 2017
Troye Sivan tapped for Joel Edgerton’s next film project

Troye Sivan tapped for Joel Edgerton’s next film project

Troye Sivan is about to make the unlikely leap from bedroom producer to award-winning, international breakthrough pop star and now feature film actor. The Perth-raised producer and singer has been…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 31, 2017
Troye Sivan tapped for Joel Edgerton’s next film project

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Troye Sivan tapped for Joel Edgerton’s next film project

Troye Sivan is about to make the unlikely leap from bedroom producer to award-winning, international breakthrough pop star and now feature film actor. The Perth-raised producer and singer has been…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 31, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Island Records announces partnership with Melbourne's Our Golden Friend

EXCLUSIVE: Island Records announces partnership with Melbourne's Our Golden Friend

Island Records Australia have today announced an exclusive record label partnership with independent Aussie label Our Golden Friend Records. Run by Lorrae McKenna, Our Golden Friend first appeared on…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 31, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Island Records announces partnership with Melbourne's Our Golden Friend

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EXCLUSIVE: Island Records announces partnership with Melbourne's Our Golden Friend

Island Records Australia have today announced an exclusive record label partnership with independent Aussie label Our Golden Friend Records. Run by Lorrae McKenna, Our Golden Friend first appeared on…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 31, 2017
Win double-passes to a KC Porter production masterclass

Win double-passes to a KC Porter production masterclass

For the first time in Australia, internationally acclaimed, triple Grammy winning producer/songwriter KC Porter is giving exclusive masterclasses at JMC Academy, at their Sydney (Oct 12) , Melbourne…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 31, 2017
Win double-passes to a KC Porter production masterclass

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Win double-passes to a KC Porter production masterclass

For the first time in Australia, internationally acclaimed, triple Grammy winning producer/songwriter KC Porter is giving exclusive masterclasses at JMC Academy, at their Sydney (Oct 12) , Melbourne…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 31, 2017
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