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"We welcome the removal of broadcast licence fees" says Joan Warner
After an extended tug of war between the Coalition and Australia s broadcast media, the Turnbull Government is readying to abolish broadcast licence fees. The long-overdue broadcasting reform…
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"We welcome the removal of broadcast licence fees" says Joan Warner
After an extended tug of war between the Coalition and Australia s broadcast media, the Turnbull Government is readying to abolish broadcast licence fees. The long-overdue broadcasting reform…
WA event suppliers owed $3m by festivals including Southbound
A lacklustre summer in WA has seen events suppliers owed close to $3 million from September, with some facing bankruptcy, according to The West Australian. Events Industry Association of WA President…
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WA event suppliers owed $3m by festivals including Southbound
A lacklustre summer in WA has seen events suppliers owed close to $3 million from September, with some facing bankruptcy, according to The West Australian. Events Industry Association of WA President…
Government plans to remove broadcast licensing fees are welcomed by the industry
There has been some good news for Australia's broadcast media today, with the Turnbull Government announcing plans that are just another step towards abolishing broadcast licence fees. As Radio Today…
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Government plans to remove broadcast licensing fees are welcomed by the industry
There has been some good news for Australia's broadcast media today, with the Turnbull Government announcing plans that are just another step towards abolishing broadcast licence fees. As Radio Today…
Chugg, MacQueen, and more weigh in on ARIA Albums chart update
Yesterday morning, ARIA announced a huge and long-awaited change to its Albums Chart. From Monday May 15, the chart will include streaming figures in its calculations – a move that follows a similar…
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Chugg, MacQueen, and more weigh in on ARIA Albums chart update
Yesterday morning, ARIA announced a huge and long-awaited change to its Albums Chart. From Monday May 15, the chart will include streaming figures in its calculations – a move that follows a similar…
Live Nation posts gains, Ticketmaster reports largest quarter in history
Live Nation, the most powerful concert promoter on the planet, this week reported revenue of US$1.4 billion for the first quarter, up 17% year-on-year and ahead of its projections. "This year we have…
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Live Nation posts gains, Ticketmaster reports largest quarter in history
Live Nation, the most powerful concert promoter on the planet, this week reported revenue of US$1.4 billion for the first quarter, up 17% year-on-year and ahead of its projections. "This year we have…
This is how much it'll cost you to book the biggest artists
Ever wanted to book Tyler The Creator or The Flaming Lips for your party? There's a list making the rounds online that can give you a rough idea. Approximate per-show rates range from US$1,000 to…
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This is how much it'll cost you to book the biggest artists
Ever wanted to book Tyler The Creator or The Flaming Lips for your party? There's a list making the rounds online that can give you a rough idea. Approximate per-show rates range from US$1,000 to…
Twitter moves further into video streaming with a rush of new partnerships
After this week's announcement of a partnership with Live Nation to stream a run of big name music concerts, Twitter are moving further from their 140-character beginnings with a host of other media…
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Twitter moves further into video streaming with a rush of new partnerships
After this week's announcement of a partnership with Live Nation to stream a run of big name music concerts, Twitter are moving further from their 140-character beginnings with a host of other media…
Vevo announces music doc series, Fyre Fest paid $250K for an Insta post, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Warner Bros. Records has announced an expanded partnership with OVO Sound, the Toronto-based record label co-founded by platinum-selling…
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Vevo announces music doc series, Fyre Fest paid $250K for an Insta post, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Warner Bros. Records has announced an expanded partnership with OVO Sound, the Toronto-based record label co-founded by platinum-selling…
LPA calls on Turnbull Government to outlaw ticket bots
As laws pass this week to criminalise ticket bots, Australia is failing to keep up with international effort to fight this threat to the live music industry. Live Performance Australia has renewed…
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LPA calls on Turnbull Government to outlaw ticket bots
As laws pass this week to criminalise ticket bots, Australia is failing to keep up with international effort to fight this threat to the live music industry. Live Performance Australia has renewed…
Festival Records & Warner Music Australia release compilation album
PRESS RELEASE: Festival Records and Warner Music Australia are excited to announce the June 9 release of another exciting and unique new collection of Australian music, CLOSED CIRCUITS: AUSTRALIAN…
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Festival Records & Warner Music Australia release compilation album
PRESS RELEASE: Festival Records and Warner Music Australia are excited to announce the June 9 release of another exciting and unique new collection of Australian music, CLOSED CIRCUITS: AUSTRALIAN…
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