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Kobalt on expansion trail after raising $75m in funding
One of the fastest growing music companies today, Kobalt Music Group, has raised an impressive US$75 million in its latest capital raising round. Kobalt will be valued at $775 million as a result of…

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Kobalt on expansion trail after raising $75m in funding
One of the fastest growing music companies today, Kobalt Music Group, has raised an impressive US$75 million in its latest capital raising round. Kobalt will be valued at $775 million as a result of…

New music at the Con raises the decibels for Vivid Sydney
PRESS RELEASE The Sydney Conservatorium of Music will present an electric festival program of mind-bending sounds, music and multi-sensory performances for Vivid Sydney, the world s largest festival…

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New music at the Con raises the decibels for Vivid Sydney
PRESS RELEASE The Sydney Conservatorium of Music will present an electric festival program of mind-bending sounds, music and multi-sensory performances for Vivid Sydney, the world s largest festival…

Crisis time: WA event suppliers owed almost $3m by festival promoters
Western Australia's live music scene is in crisis, due to millions of dollars in debts owed by promoters of summer festivals. The President of the Events Industry Association of WA, Cassandra…

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Crisis time: WA event suppliers owed almost $3m by festival promoters
Western Australia's live music scene is in crisis, due to millions of dollars in debts owed by promoters of summer festivals. The President of the Events Industry Association of WA, Cassandra…

Spotify files complaint over Apple, Alexisonfire wins RSD Canada, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify, others file EU complaint over Apple and Google app store practices - via AppleInsider Harry Styles Sells Out First World Tour in…

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Spotify files complaint over Apple, Alexisonfire wins RSD Canada, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify, others file EU complaint over Apple and Google app store practices - via AppleInsider Harry Styles Sells Out First World Tour in…

Back to Biz: 25 festivals black out their sites, AIR Awards voting, and more
The Big Stage More than 25 U.K. festivals will “black out” their websites for 24 hours today (May 8) in a show of solidarity against sexual assault. As part of a “Safer Spaces” campaign orchestrated…

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Back to Biz: 25 festivals black out their sites, AIR Awards voting, and more
The Big Stage More than 25 U.K. festivals will “black out” their websites for 24 hours today (May 8) in a show of solidarity against sexual assault. As part of a “Safer Spaces” campaign orchestrated…

Australia's industry program inspires Canadian model
A training program for music industry professionals has launched in Canada based on the work of Australian strategy consultant Mariel Beros. After two years of pitching and negotiations, Beros has…

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Australia's industry program inspires Canadian model
A training program for music industry professionals has launched in Canada based on the work of Australian strategy consultant Mariel Beros. After two years of pitching and negotiations, Beros has…

Adobe hikes up Creative Cloud prices for Australian students
Humans are creatures of habit, and once a habit is formed -- let's say, regarding what creative suite we master and use daily -- it is awfully hard to get us to change this behaviour without a very…

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Adobe hikes up Creative Cloud prices for Australian students
Humans are creatures of habit, and once a habit is formed -- let's say, regarding what creative suite we master and use daily -- it is awfully hard to get us to change this behaviour without a very…

Between The Lines: Warner's new deal with YouTube
Following a long-held month-to-month contract deal with YouTube, Warner Music Group has become the first major to ink a new deal with the streaming giant. While it's still short-term, the terms…

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Between The Lines: Warner's new deal with YouTube
Following a long-held month-to-month contract deal with YouTube, Warner Music Group has become the first major to ink a new deal with the streaming giant. While it's still short-term, the terms…

INTRODUCING THE INAUGURAL SYDNEY GUITAR FESTIVAL!
PRESS RELEASE Inviting music lovers of all flavours, the inaugural Sydney Guitar Festival is set to celebrate the rich world of guitar music and culture, both local and international. The first…

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INTRODUCING THE INAUGURAL SYDNEY GUITAR FESTIVAL!
PRESS RELEASE Inviting music lovers of all flavours, the inaugural Sydney Guitar Festival is set to celebrate the rich world of guitar music and culture, both local and international. The first…

Harry Styles sells out first world tour in seconds
Tickets for Harry Styles first world tour sold out in seconds across 29 markets. Kicking off in mid-September, they include North America, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore The 23-year old…

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Harry Styles sells out first world tour in seconds
Tickets for Harry Styles first world tour sold out in seconds across 29 markets. Kicking off in mid-September, they include North America, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore The 23-year old…
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