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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:…

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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:…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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…
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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…

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,…

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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,…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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