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Southern Cross Austereo lowers earning expectations

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…

By Music Network - May 21, 2017
Southern Cross Austereo lowers earning expectations

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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…

By Music Network - May 21, 2017
NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership

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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
NT Song of the Year returns, as MusicNT and Tourism NT expand their partnership

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign

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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Shazam started forgetting songs as part of a clever Alzheimer's campaign

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
L.A. Reid may have quietly settled sexual harassment complaints over the years

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Major labels make $150 a second from streaming

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,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Major labels make $150 a second from streaming

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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,…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals

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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
Live Nation is offering $799 golden tickets to over 90 music festivals

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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…

By Nathan Jolly - May 19, 2017
SiriusXM restarts talks with Pandora’s banks, L.A. Reid's replacement named, and more

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 19, 2017
SiriusXM restarts talks with Pandora’s banks, L.A. Reid's replacement named, and more

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 19, 2017
Spotify Australia’s MD Kate Vale to depart

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…

By Staff Writer - May 18, 2017
Spotify Australia’s MD Kate Vale to depart

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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…

By Staff Writer - May 18, 2017
Mi-Sex founder and guitarist Kevin Stanton has passed away, aged 61

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…

By Brandon John - May 18, 2017
Mi-Sex founder and guitarist Kevin Stanton has passed away, aged 61

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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…

By Brandon John - May 18, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 18, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: ArowAgency announces new Artist and Label Services division

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 18, 2017
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