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Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

Finally, somebody is using Michael Jackson's music and legacy in a way deserving of his talent. I can see how this might come across as deeply sarcastic, but since MJ was murdered (legal note:…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

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Michael Jackson's music will soundtrack an animated Halloween special

Finally, somebody is using Michael Jackson's music and legacy in a way deserving of his talent. I can see how this might come across as deeply sarcastic, but since MJ was murdered (legal note:…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

As we reported in March, Facebook's music strategy, which was revealed by way of a handful of interestingly-worded job ads, raised a number of red flags. Lars Brandle noted that Facebook would have…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

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Facebook plans to integrate existing streaming services into its feed

As we reported in March, Facebook's music strategy, which was revealed by way of a handful of interestingly-worded job ads, raised a number of red flags. Lars Brandle noted that Facebook would have…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 12, 2017
Wiz Khalifa’s ’See You Again’ topples ’Gangnam Style’ as most viewed YouTube video of all time

Wiz Khalifa’s ’See You Again’ topples ’Gangnam Style’ as most viewed YouTube video of all time

Sorry, Psy: Wiz Khalifa s ’See You Again’ featuring Charlie Puth is now the most-viewed YouTube video of all time with 2,895,915,000 views. Released in 2015, ’See You Again’ might not have had the…

By Music Network - Jul 11, 2017
Wiz Khalifa’s ’See You Again’ topples ’Gangnam Style’ as most viewed YouTube video of all time

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Wiz Khalifa’s ’See You Again’ topples ’Gangnam Style’ as most viewed YouTube video of all time

Sorry, Psy: Wiz Khalifa s ’See You Again’ featuring Charlie Puth is now the most-viewed YouTube video of all time with 2,895,915,000 views. Released in 2015, ’See You Again’ might not have had the…

By Music Network - Jul 11, 2017
Adelaide Fringe has doubled its money since 2011, delivering extra $24.3m to South Australia

Adelaide Fringe has doubled its money since 2011, delivering extra $24.3m to South Australia

This year s Adelaide Fringe delivered $24.3 million to the South Australian economy by attracting more audience members from outside the state, it said in its annual review released yesterday. The…

By Christie Eliezer - Jul 11, 2017
Adelaide Fringe has doubled its money since 2011, delivering extra $24.3m to South Australia

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Adelaide Fringe has doubled its money since 2011, delivering extra $24.3m to South Australia

This year s Adelaide Fringe delivered $24.3 million to the South Australian economy by attracting more audience members from outside the state, it said in its annual review released yesterday. The…

By Christie Eliezer - Jul 11, 2017

Report: Spotify and Sony finally join forces, following Universal and Merlin licensing deals

Spotify has signed its second major label to a licensing deal, sources have told Billboard. Sony Music Entertainment has now joined Universal Music and the independents rights organisation Merlin who…

By Music Network - Jul 11, 2017
Report: Spotify and Sony finally join forces, following Universal and Merlin licensing deals

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Report: Spotify and Sony finally join forces, following Universal and Merlin licensing deals

Spotify has signed its second major label to a licensing deal, sources have told Billboard. Sony Music Entertainment has now joined Universal Music and the independents rights organisation Merlin who…

By Music Network - Jul 11, 2017
Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

The second quarter radio ratings period is not traditionally a time of growth for triple j, who usually find their ratings level out after the boost they get from the Hottest 100 countdown, summer,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

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Triple J enjoy unseasonably good ratings this quarter

The second quarter radio ratings period is not traditionally a time of growth for triple j, who usually find their ratings level out after the boost they get from the Hottest 100 countdown, summer,…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
ASIC questions Guvera’s fundraising tactics

ASIC questions Guvera’s fundraising tactics

Guvera’s well-publicised woes are worsening. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sent a letter to the Institute Of Public Accountants expressing concerns about the kind of…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 11, 2017
ASIC questions Guvera’s fundraising tactics

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ASIC questions Guvera’s fundraising tactics

Guvera’s well-publicised woes are worsening. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sent a letter to the Institute Of Public Accountants expressing concerns about the kind of…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 11, 2017
Should Australia celebrate its musical landmarks with a plaque system?

Should Australia celebrate its musical landmarks with a plaque system?

England’s ‘blue plaque’ system is great when it comes to celebrating the heritage of significant areas of the country, marking notable birth-places, work-places, and basically anywhere that something…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 11, 2017
Should Australia celebrate its musical landmarks with a plaque system?

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Should Australia celebrate its musical landmarks with a plaque system?

England’s ‘blue plaque’ system is great when it comes to celebrating the heritage of significant areas of the country, marking notable birth-places, work-places, and basically anywhere that something…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 11, 2017
CD Baby extends pro publishing services to Aus & NZ, Pop isn't the most listened to genre, and more

CD Baby extends pro publishing services to Aus & NZ, Pop isn't the most listened to genre, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Figures by BuzzAngle, a relatively new metrics company has said the most listened to music genre is actually Hip-Hop - via music3pointo CD…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 11, 2017
CD Baby extends pro publishing services to Aus & NZ, Pop isn't the most listened to genre, and more

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CD Baby extends pro publishing services to Aus & NZ, Pop isn't the most listened to genre, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Figures by BuzzAngle, a relatively new metrics company has said the most listened to music genre is actually Hip-Hop - via music3pointo CD…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 11, 2017
Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

Gwen Stefani may learn the hard way that rock 'n' roll rebellion just doesn't fly when your most of your audience is sitting on lawn chairs. A supposed fan is suing the singer, as well as promoters…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

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Gwen Stefani is being sued for encouraging a stampede at her show

Gwen Stefani may learn the hard way that rock 'n' roll rebellion just doesn't fly when your most of your audience is sitting on lawn chairs. A supposed fan is suing the singer, as well as promoters…

By Nathan Jolly - Jul 11, 2017
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