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Australian producer Tony Cohen dies, aged 60

Australian producer Tony Cohen dies, aged 60

Award-winning Australian producer and sound engineer Tony Cohen best known internationally for his work on albums by Nick Cave, The Go-Betweens, The Models and Hunters Collectors has passed away aged…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 2, 2017
Australian producer Tony Cohen dies, aged 60

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Australian producer Tony Cohen dies, aged 60

Award-winning Australian producer and sound engineer Tony Cohen best known internationally for his work on albums by Nick Cave, The Go-Betweens, The Models and Hunters Collectors has passed away aged…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 2, 2017
Brendan Maclean signs to The Harbour Agency

Brendan Maclean signs to The Harbour Agency

Independent Australian artist Brendan Maclean has inked a new deal with local entertainment booking company The Harbour Agency, an arm of Mushroom Music Group. Maclean made the announcement via his…

By Staff Writer - Aug 2, 2017
Brendan Maclean signs to The Harbour Agency

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Brendan Maclean signs to The Harbour Agency

Independent Australian artist Brendan Maclean has inked a new deal with local entertainment booking company The Harbour Agency, an arm of Mushroom Music Group. Maclean made the announcement via his…

By Staff Writer - Aug 2, 2017
Alanis Morissette locks in Sydney & Melbourne dates

Alanis Morissette locks in Sydney & Melbourne dates

PRESS RELEASE: In a massive coup, it can today be revealed that prolific singer-songwriter-musician, ALANIS MORISSETTE, will return to Australia to play two exclusive dates in January. Alanis will…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Alanis Morissette locks in Sydney & Melbourne dates

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Alanis Morissette locks in Sydney & Melbourne dates

PRESS RELEASE: In a massive coup, it can today be revealed that prolific singer-songwriter-musician, ALANIS MORISSETTE, will return to Australia to play two exclusive dates in January. Alanis will…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
“These aren’t opinions, these are facts”: Dan Sultan weighs in on the triple j Hottest 100 debate

“These aren’t opinions, these are facts”: Dan Sultan weighs in on the triple j Hottest 100 debate

The date of triple j s annual Hottest 100 countdown has long been a contentious issue. From notions of apathy and insensitivity, to the more light-hearted endeavour to embrace the most Aussie day of…

By Staff Writer - Aug 2, 2017
“These aren’t opinions, these are facts”: Dan Sultan weighs in on the triple j Hottest 100 debate

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“These aren’t opinions, these are facts”: Dan Sultan weighs in on the triple j Hottest 100 debate

The date of triple j s annual Hottest 100 countdown has long been a contentious issue. From notions of apathy and insensitivity, to the more light-hearted endeavour to embrace the most Aussie day of…

By Staff Writer - Aug 2, 2017
Korean pop culture convention KCON comes to Australia

Korean pop culture convention KCON comes to Australia

KCON Music and pop culture festival is set to make its first appearance in Australia from Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of September at Sydney s Qudos Bank Arena. The two-day event showcases…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Korean pop culture convention KCON comes to Australia

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Korean pop culture convention KCON comes to Australia

KCON Music and pop culture festival is set to make its first appearance in Australia from Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of September at Sydney s Qudos Bank Arena. The two-day event showcases…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Streaming drives Sony Music revenue up 18.8% this quarter, but is the growth sustainable?

Streaming drives Sony Music revenue up 18.8% this quarter, but is the growth sustainable?

A 25.4% rise in global streaming revenue helped Sony Music post a year-over-year gain of 18.8% sales and operating revenue to 168.8 billion (A$1.91 billion) in the first quarter of its 2017 financial…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Streaming drives Sony Music revenue up 18.8% this quarter, but is the growth sustainable?

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Streaming drives Sony Music revenue up 18.8% this quarter, but is the growth sustainable?

A 25.4% rise in global streaming revenue helped Sony Music post a year-over-year gain of 18.8% sales and operating revenue to 168.8 billion (A$1.91 billion) in the first quarter of its 2017 financial…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Festivals & Venues Update: August 3

Festivals & Venues Update: August 3

ADELAIDE S GOV WINS YET ANOTHER AWARD One of Adelaide s most high profile music venues, The Gov aka The Governor Hindmarsh, took out the Australian Hotels Industry awards for best live music venue…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 2, 2017
Festivals & Venues Update: August 3

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Festivals & Venues Update: August 3

ADELAIDE S GOV WINS YET ANOTHER AWARD One of Adelaide s most high profile music venues, The Gov aka The Governor Hindmarsh, took out the Australian Hotels Industry awards for best live music venue…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 2, 2017
Sydney’s Botany View, Perth’s Noodle Palace call on community support

Sydney’s Botany View, Perth’s Noodle Palace call on community support

Two live music venues on both sides of the country are facing dilemmas for which they are asking the live community for support. The Botany View in Sydney’s Newtown precinct is being threatened by a…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Sydney’s Botany View, Perth’s Noodle Palace call on community support

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Sydney’s Botany View, Perth’s Noodle Palace call on community support

Two live music venues on both sides of the country are facing dilemmas for which they are asking the live community for support. The Botany View in Sydney’s Newtown precinct is being threatened by a…

By Music Network - Aug 2, 2017
Christie Eliezer: Amazon Music could thrive in Australia due to listeners who think "the whole idea of downloading apps is simply too hard"

Christie Eliezer: Amazon Music could thrive in Australia due to listeners who think "the whole idea of downloading apps is simply too hard"

Amazon Music s entry into the Australian market could well be a game-changer. While the retail giant hasn t made an official announcement about a local bid for music streaming revenue, job ads…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 2, 2017
Christie Eliezer: Amazon Music could thrive in Australia due to listeners who think "the whole idea of downloading apps is simply too hard"

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Christie Eliezer: Amazon Music could thrive in Australia due to listeners who think "the whole idea of downloading apps is simply too hard"

Amazon Music s entry into the Australian market could well be a game-changer. While the retail giant hasn t made an official announcement about a local bid for music streaming revenue, job ads…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 2, 2017
SoundCloud reportedly in talks to sell stakes to the Raine Group

SoundCloud reportedly in talks to sell stakes to the Raine Group

Reports have surfaced that SoundCloud is set to sell stakes to boutique merchant bank the Raine Group in an effort to save itself from constant monetary issues. As we've reported recently, SoundCloud…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 2, 2017
SoundCloud reportedly in talks to sell stakes to the Raine Group

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SoundCloud reportedly in talks to sell stakes to the Raine Group

Reports have surfaced that SoundCloud is set to sell stakes to boutique merchant bank the Raine Group in an effort to save itself from constant monetary issues. As we've reported recently, SoundCloud…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 2, 2017
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