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Southern Cross Austereo lowers earning expectations
Fifteen months ago, radio and regional TV provider Southern Cross Austereo posted an impressive 25% increase in profits and a 4.7% rise in revenue. It expected a large revenue growth for its metro…

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Southern Cross Austereo lowers earning expectations
Fifteen months ago, radio and regional TV provider Southern Cross Austereo posted an impressive 25% increase in profits and a 4.7% rise in revenue. It expected a large revenue growth for its metro…

NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership
Great news for Northern Territory musicians, as the partnership between MusicNT and Tourism NT for the 'NT Song of the Year Award' continues for the next two years. The award was introduced for the…

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NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership
Great news for Northern Territory musicians, as the partnership between MusicNT and Tourism NT for the 'NT Song of the Year Award' continues for the next two years. The award was introduced for the…

Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign
It's interesting how heavily we lean upon technology to help prop our brains up on a day-to-day basis, from offering up directions at the drop of a hat, diagnosing medical problems, helping us spell…

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Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign
It's interesting how heavily we lean upon technology to help prop our brains up on a day-to-day basis, from offering up directions at the drop of a hat, diagnosing medical problems, helping us spell…

L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years
The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

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L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years
The fallout from Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s ignominious exit at Epic Records continues to turn ugly dth new claims the exec had settled a handful of sexual harassment complaints over a years-long period.e…

Major labels make $150 a second from streaming
The three major labels raked in US$1.13bn from streaming in the first quarter of 2017 - with Universal Music Group posting its strongest earnings since 2002. Music Business Worldwide (great,…

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Major labels make $150 a second from streaming
The three major labels raked in US$1.13bn from streaming in the first quarter of 2017 - with Universal Music Group posting its strongest earnings since 2002. Music Business Worldwide (great,…

Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals
Live Nation have unveiled their Festival Passport, a US$799 key to any of Live Nation's 90+ festivals worldwide. We're talking all the Lollapalooza festivls, Reading, Leeds, Bonnaroo, Austin City…

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Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals
Live Nation have unveiled their Festival Passport, a US$799 key to any of Live Nation's 90+ festivals worldwide. We're talking all the Lollapalooza festivls, Reading, Leeds, Bonnaroo, Austin City…

SiriusXM restarts talks with Pandora’s banks, L.A. Reid's replacement named, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. smoothfm celebrates five years on air - via RadioToday Twitter hires a new GM of revenue products - via TechCrunch SiriusXM has…

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SiriusXM restarts talks with Pandora’s banks, L.A. Reid's replacement named, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. smoothfm celebrates five years on air - via RadioToday Twitter hires a new GM of revenue products - via TechCrunch SiriusXM has…

Spotify Australia’s MD Kate Vale to depart
Kate Vale, Managing Director of Spotify Australia New Zealand, is leaving the company after six years. She is looking at opportunities outside the business, the company said. Vale built up the…

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Spotify Australia’s MD Kate Vale to depart
Kate Vale, Managing Director of Spotify Australia New Zealand, is leaving the company after six years. She is looking at opportunities outside the business, the company said. Vale built up the…

Mi-Sex founder and guitarist Kevin Stanton has passed away, aged 61
Following a long battle with serious illness, founding member and guitarist of iconic New Zealand band Mi-Sex has passed away in his sleep at the age of 61. The co-songwriter on many of the band's…

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Mi-Sex founder and guitarist Kevin Stanton has passed away, aged 61
Following a long battle with serious illness, founding member and guitarist of iconic New Zealand band Mi-Sex has passed away in his sleep at the age of 61. The co-songwriter on many of the band's…

EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division
A year ago, ex-Sony Music staffers Elizabeth Browne and Tamara Georgopoulos launched independent music agency ArowAgency to offer management, digital and artist development services. Having worked…

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EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division
A year ago, ex-Sony Music staffers Elizabeth Browne and Tamara Georgopoulos launched independent music agency ArowAgency to offer management, digital and artist development services. Having worked…
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