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Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’. From its beginnings as a grant-funded excuse for the Gold Coast artist to work with Grammy-winning producer…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

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Amy Shark's 'Adore': An Oral History

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’. From its beginnings as a grant-funded excuse for the Gold Coast artist to work with Grammy-winning producer…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Is Pandora wanting out of the ticket business?

Is Pandora wanting out of the ticket business?

Pandora's ticket business Ticketfly is on the chopping block as it looks to focus on its Premium streaming service, according to Bloomberg sources. The…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Is Pandora wanting out of the ticket business?

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Is Pandora wanting out of the ticket business?

Pandora's ticket business Ticketfly is on the chopping block as it looks to focus on its Premium streaming service, according to Bloomberg sources. The…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2017
Exclusive: Max Watt's expands with a new booking and marketing team

Exclusive: Max Watt's expands with a new booking and marketing team

Max Watt's operates successful venues in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and to cope with the very welcome flood of extra work, they have appointed new booking and marketing teams. Nathan Farrell of…

By Nathan Jolly - May 16, 2017
Exclusive: Max Watt's expands with a new booking and marketing team

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Exclusive: Max Watt's expands with a new booking and marketing team

Max Watt's operates successful venues in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and to cope with the very welcome flood of extra work, they have appointed new booking and marketing teams. Nathan Farrell of…

By Nathan Jolly - May 16, 2017
Report: L.A. Reid’s Epic exit followed allegations of sexual harassment

Report: L.A. Reid’s Epic exit followed allegations of sexual harassment

Antonio L.A. Reid s abrupt stepping down as CEO of Epic Records came after allegations of unlawful harassment by a female assistant, Billboard reported. Sources told the magazine that Epic s parent…

By Music Network - May 15, 2017
Report: L.A. Reid’s Epic exit followed allegations of sexual harassment

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Report: L.A. Reid’s Epic exit followed allegations of sexual harassment

Antonio L.A. Reid s abrupt stepping down as CEO of Epic Records came after allegations of unlawful harassment by a female assistant, Billboard reported. Sources told the magazine that Epic s parent…

By Music Network - May 15, 2017
Victorian Government’s Good Music Neighbours Grants NOW OPEN

Victorian Government’s Good Music Neighbours Grants NOW OPEN

Live music venues have the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to support sound proofing and sound reduction projects. Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews…

By Music Network - May 15, 2017
Victorian Government’s Good Music Neighbours Grants NOW OPEN

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Victorian Government’s Good Music Neighbours Grants NOW OPEN

Live music venues have the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to support sound proofing and sound reduction projects. Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews…

By Music Network - May 15, 2017
Vivendi's $2.5bn spend looks to secure Universal Music Group's future

Vivendi's $2.5bn spend looks to secure Universal Music Group's future

Universal Music Group may be looking at significant changes going forward, with the news that its parent company Vivendi has made a US$2.5 billion bid for a 60% stake in Parisian ad agency Havas in…

By Brandon John - May 15, 2017
Vivendi's $2.5bn spend looks to secure Universal Music Group's future

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Vivendi's $2.5bn spend looks to secure Universal Music Group's future

Universal Music Group may be looking at significant changes going forward, with the news that its parent company Vivendi has made a US$2.5 billion bid for a 60% stake in Parisian ad agency Havas in…

By Brandon John - May 15, 2017
Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

Breaking Biz Researched by Lars Brandle, presented by Jess Westcott UMG produces sixth successive quarter of growth Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest music company, has produced its sixth…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2017
Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

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Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

Breaking Biz Researched by Lars Brandle, presented by Jess Westcott UMG produces sixth successive quarter of growth Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest music company, has produced its sixth…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2017
Hayley Williams settles songwriting lawsuit with ex-Paramore bassist

Hayley Williams settles songwriting lawsuit with ex-Paramore bassist

Hayley Williams has settled a lawsuit with Jeremy Davis, ex-bassist for Paramore, who claimed she and the band's guitarist Taylor York removed his name from official writing credits, therefore…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2017
Hayley Williams settles songwriting lawsuit with ex-Paramore bassist

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Hayley Williams settles songwriting lawsuit with ex-Paramore bassist

Hayley Williams has settled a lawsuit with Jeremy Davis, ex-bassist for Paramore, who claimed she and the band's guitarist Taylor York removed his name from official writing credits, therefore…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2017
China's biggest EDM festival is set to storm the Australian market

China's biggest EDM festival is set to storm the Australian market

While a number of international music festivals have attempted to enter the massive Chinese market over the past few years, China's largest homegrown EDM festival, Budweiser Storm, is looking to…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2017
China's biggest EDM festival is set to storm the Australian market

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China's biggest EDM festival is set to storm the Australian market

While a number of international music festivals have attempted to enter the massive Chinese market over the past few years, China's largest homegrown EDM festival, Budweiser Storm, is looking to…

By Nathan Jolly - May 15, 2017
Portugal takes out Eurovision 2017, Warner/Chappell climbs to 12% global share, and more

Portugal takes out Eurovision 2017, Warner/Chappell climbs to 12% global share, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Australia’s Isaiah has placed ninth in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Salvador Sobral of Portugal wins first place. - via SMH…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2017
Portugal takes out Eurovision 2017, Warner/Chappell climbs to 12% global share, and more

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Portugal takes out Eurovision 2017, Warner/Chappell climbs to 12% global share, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Australia’s Isaiah has placed ninth in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Salvador Sobral of Portugal wins first place. - via SMH…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2017
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