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Singles Report August 7

Singles Report August 7

In this week s Australian Singles Report, Dua Lipa is crowned Most Added To Radio despite only landing on 22 stations, Harry Styles brings forth his next single, and the Hot 100 remains parked at the…

By Staff Writer - Aug 6, 2017
Singles Report August 7

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Singles Report August 7

In this week s Australian Singles Report, Dua Lipa is crowned Most Added To Radio despite only landing on 22 stations, Harry Styles brings forth his next single, and the Hot 100 remains parked at the…

By Staff Writer - Aug 6, 2017
’Despacito’ video beats ’See You Again’ as first to three billion YouTube views

’Despacito’ video beats ’See You Again’ as first to three billion YouTube views

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee s sultry ’Despacito’ has beaten Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth s Furious 7 track ’See You Again’ in a narrow race to become the first video to hit 3 billion views on…

By Music Network - Aug 6, 2017
’Despacito’ video beats ’See You Again’ as first to three billion YouTube views

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’Despacito’ video beats ’See You Again’ as first to three billion YouTube views

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee s sultry ’Despacito’ has beaten Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth s Furious 7 track ’See You Again’ in a narrow race to become the first video to hit 3 billion views on…

By Music Network - Aug 6, 2017
We’re all in this together: sound, cities, and the music industries that rely on them

We’re all in this together: sound, cities, and the music industries that rely on them

As a Strategy Advisor at the City of Sydney my specialty is live music and performance. As you might imagine, this regularly lands me in the centre of spirited discussions with both industry and…

By Staff Writer - Aug 6, 2017
We’re all in this together: sound, cities, and the music industries that rely on them

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We’re all in this together: sound, cities, and the music industries that rely on them

As a Strategy Advisor at the City of Sydney my specialty is live music and performance. As you might imagine, this regularly lands me in the centre of spirited discussions with both industry and…

By Staff Writer - Aug 6, 2017
Universal Music sued over ‘pirated’ band logo, Apple close to becoming a $1 trillion company, and more

Universal Music sued over ‘pirated’ band logo, Apple close to becoming a $1 trillion company, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Font Maker HypeForType Sues Universal Music Over ‘Pirated’ The Vamps Logo - via TF Paul Rosenberg, Eminem’s longtime manager and business…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 4, 2017
Universal Music sued over ‘pirated’ band logo, Apple close to becoming a $1 trillion company, and more

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Universal Music sued over ‘pirated’ band logo, Apple close to becoming a $1 trillion company, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Font Maker HypeForType Sues Universal Music Over ‘Pirated’ The Vamps Logo - via TF Paul Rosenberg, Eminem’s longtime manager and business…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 4, 2017
Facebook ramps up music strategy in Europe

Facebook ramps up music strategy in Europe

Facebook’s music strategy, revealed by way of a handful of interestingly-worded job ads, has been raising a number of red flags of late. Throughout this year Facebook has announced eight new…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 4, 2017
Facebook ramps up music strategy in Europe

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Facebook ramps up music strategy in Europe

Facebook’s music strategy, revealed by way of a handful of interestingly-worded job ads, has been raising a number of red flags of late. Throughout this year Facebook has announced eight new…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 4, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control inks deal with video game music label Boss Battle

EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control inks deal with video game music label Boss Battle

Remote Control Records have announced a new partnership with video game music record label Boss Battle Records. Boss Battle Records was founded by Fabian Malabello, who had spent five years as the…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 4, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control inks deal with video game music label Boss Battle

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EXCLUSIVE: Remote Control inks deal with video game music label Boss Battle

Remote Control Records have announced a new partnership with video game music record label Boss Battle Records. Boss Battle Records was founded by Fabian Malabello, who had spent five years as the…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 4, 2017
Amazon rolls out Alexa “activities” for music playback

Amazon rolls out Alexa “activities” for music playback

Amazon has rolled out Activities , a feature that allows users of Alexa-enabled devices to play music according to what they re doing. Its Echo smart speaker system is made exclusively through Prime…

By Music Network - Aug 3, 2017
Amazon rolls out Alexa “activities” for music playback

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Amazon rolls out Alexa “activities” for music playback

Amazon has rolled out Activities , a feature that allows users of Alexa-enabled devices to play music according to what they re doing. Its Echo smart speaker system is made exclusively through Prime…

By Music Network - Aug 3, 2017
RNB Fridays Live returning in 2017 with stacked lineup

RNB Fridays Live returning in 2017 with stacked lineup

SCA s hugely successful RNB Fridays Live series has announced five shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth this October. Taking the stage is British artist Craig David, Ne-Yo, Grammy…

By Staff Writer - Aug 3, 2017
RNB Fridays Live returning in 2017 with stacked lineup

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RNB Fridays Live returning in 2017 with stacked lineup

SCA s hugely successful RNB Fridays Live series has announced five shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth this October. Taking the stage is British artist Craig David, Ne-Yo, Grammy…

By Staff Writer - Aug 3, 2017
Universal Music embroiled in $1 million piracy lawsuit

Universal Music embroiled in $1 million piracy lawsuit

HypeForType, the largest online font retailer in Europe, is suing Universal Music Group for US$1.25 million on allegations of piracy. Universal has been using two fonts designed and licensed by…

By Staff Writer - Aug 3, 2017
Universal Music embroiled in $1 million piracy lawsuit

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Universal Music embroiled in $1 million piracy lawsuit

HypeForType, the largest online font retailer in Europe, is suing Universal Music Group for US$1.25 million on allegations of piracy. Universal has been using two fonts designed and licensed by…

By Staff Writer - Aug 3, 2017
Noms open for 2018 Australia Council Awards and National Indigenous Arts Awards

Noms open for 2018 Australia Council Awards and National Indigenous Arts Awards

Australia Council for the Arts has opened nominations for its two high-profile national arts awards. Next year’s instalment of The Australia Council Awards will once again recognise the country s…

By Staff Writer - Aug 3, 2017
Noms open for 2018 Australia Council Awards and National Indigenous Arts Awards

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Noms open for 2018 Australia Council Awards and National Indigenous Arts Awards

Australia Council for the Arts has opened nominations for its two high-profile national arts awards. Next year’s instalment of The Australia Council Awards will once again recognise the country s…

By Staff Writer - Aug 3, 2017
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