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Spotify offers half-price Premium subs, Elton John taps refugee to make 'Rocket Man' clip, and more

Spotify offers half-price Premium subs, Elton John taps refugee to make 'Rocket Man' clip, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Spotify partners with Capital One to offer half-price premium subscriptions - via TechCrunch Warner/Chappell named Music Publisher of…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2017
Spotify offers half-price Premium subs, Elton John taps refugee to make 'Rocket Man' clip, and more

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Spotify offers half-price Premium subs, Elton John taps refugee to make 'Rocket Man' clip, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Spotify partners with Capital One to offer half-price premium subscriptions - via TechCrunch Warner/Chappell named Music Publisher of…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2017
Diddy on his way to becoming hip hop’s first billionaire, with Jay-Z not far behind

Diddy on his way to becoming hip hop’s first billionaire, with Jay-Z not far behind

Photo: Daniela Federici for Billboard Topping the 2017 Forbes Five list of the wealthiest hip hop artists for the seventh year in a row, Diddy looks on his way to becoming hip hop s first…

By Music Network - May 10, 2017
Diddy on his way to becoming hip hop’s first billionaire, with Jay-Z not far behind

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Diddy on his way to becoming hip hop’s first billionaire, with Jay-Z not far behind

Photo: Daniela Federici for Billboard Topping the 2017 Forbes Five list of the wealthiest hip hop artists for the seventh year in a row, Diddy looks on his way to becoming hip hop s first…

By Music Network - May 10, 2017
Long Story Short: Kronic shares his journey

Long Story Short: Kronic shares his journey

PRESS RELEASE From high school drop-out to Hollywood producer, Luke Calleja A.K.A. Kronic could have never envisioned the trajectory his career was set to take. Long Story Short produced by Julian…

By Staff Writer - May 10, 2017
Long Story Short: Kronic shares his journey

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Long Story Short: Kronic shares his journey

PRESS RELEASE From high school drop-out to Hollywood producer, Luke Calleja A.K.A. Kronic could have never envisioned the trajectory his career was set to take. Long Story Short produced by Julian…

By Staff Writer - May 10, 2017
Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

Sydney’s screens will light up yet again for the Sydney Film Festival‘s 64th iteration, celebrating the best and brightest the industry has to offer from home and away. This year’s festivities…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

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Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

Sydney’s screens will light up yet again for the Sydney Film Festival‘s 64th iteration, celebrating the best and brightest the industry has to offer from home and away. This year’s festivities…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Frontier announces Ed Sheeran Australian tour - via Brag Hearst Entertainment has led a $75m funding round for Kobalt that will fuel its…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

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IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Frontier announces Ed Sheeran Australian tour - via Brag Hearst Entertainment has led a $75m funding round for Kobalt that will fuel its…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

Lyor Cohen has spoken out about YouTube's deal with Warner Music Group and has directly addressed the in-staff memo sent from WMG CEO Steve Cooper. Earlier this week TIO reported Warner Music Group…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

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YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

Lyor Cohen has spoken out about YouTube's deal with Warner Music Group and has directly addressed the in-staff memo sent from WMG CEO Steve Cooper. Earlier this week TIO reported Warner Music Group…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

Tupac Shakur’s life, career and his untimely, violent death will be the subject of a new authorised documentary. Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen will guide the as-yet-untitled project, which got…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

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'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

Tupac Shakur’s life, career and his untimely, violent death will be the subject of a new authorised documentary. Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen will guide the as-yet-untitled project, which got…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Niall Horan and Nick Cave set for top ten debuts

Niall Horan and Nick Cave set for top ten debuts

It's shaping up to be a fairly uneventful week on the ARIA charts, with no real splashes from new entries, nor noteworthy surges up either chart. The only probable top ten debut on the Albums Chart…

By Nathan Jolly - May 10, 2017
Niall Horan and Nick Cave set for top ten debuts

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Niall Horan and Nick Cave set for top ten debuts

It's shaping up to be a fairly uneventful week on the ARIA charts, with no real splashes from new entries, nor noteworthy surges up either chart. The only probable top ten debut on the Albums Chart…

By Nathan Jolly - May 10, 2017
UK rock bible Kerrang! sold, with new owners looking to go global

UK rock bible Kerrang! sold, with new owners looking to go global

Publisher Wasted Talent bought UK rock bible Kerrang! as part of a rush of new acquisitions, which includes long-dormant style and fashion magazine The Face, and the excellently-named brewing mag The…

By Nathan Jolly - May 10, 2017
UK rock bible Kerrang! sold, with new owners looking to go global

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UK rock bible Kerrang! sold, with new owners looking to go global

Publisher Wasted Talent bought UK rock bible Kerrang! as part of a rush of new acquisitions, which includes long-dormant style and fashion magazine The Face, and the excellently-named brewing mag The…

By Nathan Jolly - May 10, 2017
Australia through to Eurovision final

Australia through to Eurovision final

17-year-old Sony Music Australia-signing Isaiah Firebrace is through to the final of the 62nd annual Eurovision Song Contest. Firebrace's performance of 'Don’t Come Easy' in the Ukrainian capital…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Australia through to Eurovision final

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Australia through to Eurovision final

17-year-old Sony Music Australia-signing Isaiah Firebrace is through to the final of the 62nd annual Eurovision Song Contest. Firebrace's performance of 'Don’t Come Easy' in the Ukrainian capital…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
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