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IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

During a global media conference call on April 25, global recording industry body the IFPI was joined by Stu Bergen (Warner Music), Michael Nash (Universal Music) and Dennis Kooker (Sony Music) to…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2017
IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

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IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways

During a global media conference call on April 25, global recording industry body the IFPI was joined by Stu Bergen (Warner Music), Michael Nash (Universal Music) and Dennis Kooker (Sony Music) to…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: World Bar's weekly Banquet has a new band booker for 2017

EXCLUSIVE: World Bar's weekly Banquet has a new band booker for 2017

Coming to Sydney's World Bar each and every Friday since 2015, Banquet has some big new plans for the year, announcing the departure of band Booker Dom O'Connor in favour of new addition Liam Apter.…

By Brandon John - Apr 24, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: World Bar's weekly Banquet has a new band booker for 2017

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EXCLUSIVE: World Bar's weekly Banquet has a new band booker for 2017

Coming to Sydney's World Bar each and every Friday since 2015, Banquet has some big new plans for the year, announcing the departure of band Booker Dom O'Connor in favour of new addition Liam Apter.…

By Brandon John - Apr 24, 2017
NSW Parliament to hold Sydney live music roundtable this week

NSW Parliament to hold Sydney live music roundtable this week

The closure of Newtown Social Club on the weekend -- once one of Sydney's most viable live music venues -- is emblematic of the crushing impact draconian lock out laws have had on the local live…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 24, 2017
NSW Parliament to hold Sydney live music roundtable this week

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NSW Parliament to hold Sydney live music roundtable this week

The closure of Newtown Social Club on the weekend -- once one of Sydney's most viable live music venues -- is emblematic of the crushing impact draconian lock out laws have had on the local live…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 24, 2017
Govt to consult more on safe harbour expansion, PRS payouts grew 11%, and more

Govt to consult more on safe harbour expansion, PRS payouts grew 11%, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Govt to consult more on copyright safe harbour expansion - via itNews DMA'S single 'Delete' goes Gold; 'Believe' (Cher cover) finally…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 24, 2017
Govt to consult more on safe harbour expansion, PRS payouts grew 11%, and more

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Govt to consult more on safe harbour expansion, PRS payouts grew 11%, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Govt to consult more on copyright safe harbour expansion - via itNews DMA'S single 'Delete' goes Gold; 'Believe' (Cher cover) finally…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 24, 2017
Sydney’s Ruby Fields gets BBC radio love after blowing up on triple j

Sydney’s Ruby Fields gets BBC radio love after blowing up on triple j

18-year-old Sydney artist Ruby Fields just received her first spin on UK radio, with BBC Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart playing her track ‘I Want’ on his show last night. The song caused a stir earlier this…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 24, 2017
Sydney’s Ruby Fields gets BBC radio love after blowing up on triple j

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Sydney’s Ruby Fields gets BBC radio love after blowing up on triple j

18-year-old Sydney artist Ruby Fields just received her first spin on UK radio, with BBC Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart playing her track ‘I Want’ on his show last night. The song caused a stir earlier this…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 24, 2017
Apple Music teams with James Corden for scouting programme

Apple Music teams with James Corden for scouting programme

Apple Music has teamed with The Late Late Show With James Corden to launch their Up Next programme, which aims to "identify, showcase and elevate developing artists to a global audience". The…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 24, 2017
Apple Music teams with James Corden for scouting programme

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Apple Music teams with James Corden for scouting programme

Apple Music has teamed with The Late Late Show With James Corden to launch their Up Next programme, which aims to "identify, showcase and elevate developing artists to a global audience". The…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 24, 2017
iHeartMedia's future in doubt following submission to SEC

iHeartMedia's future in doubt following submission to SEC

America's biggest radio network, which launched locally through a partnership with ARN in 2013, may collapse before the year is out. According to an 8K submission to the SEC (Securities and Exchange…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 24, 2017
iHeartMedia's future in doubt following submission to SEC

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iHeartMedia's future in doubt following submission to SEC

America's biggest radio network, which launched locally through a partnership with ARN in 2013, may collapse before the year is out. According to an 8K submission to the SEC (Securities and Exchange…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 24, 2017
Back to Biz: Nick Cave supports anti-suicide app, Neil Young's new streaming service, and more

Back to Biz: Nick Cave supports anti-suicide app, Neil Young's new streaming service, and more

Breaking Biz GEMA has joined the billionaire club The German PRO collected an all-time high €1.02 billion ($1.45 billion) in royalty payments in 2016, up 15% from the previous year. A big chunk of…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 24, 2017
Back to Biz: Nick Cave supports anti-suicide app, Neil Young's new streaming service, and more

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Back to Biz: Nick Cave supports anti-suicide app, Neil Young's new streaming service, and more

Breaking Biz GEMA has joined the billionaire club The German PRO collected an all-time high €1.02 billion ($1.45 billion) in royalty payments in 2016, up 15% from the previous year. A big chunk of…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 24, 2017
CLIPPED Music Video Festival: how to make a standout clip

CLIPPED Music Video Festival: how to make a standout clip

With the ABC’s iconic music program rage turning 30, reflections and tributes to recently departed aesthetic icons like Prince and David Bowie, and new innovations in augmented and virtual reality…

By Staff Writer - Apr 24, 2017
CLIPPED Music Video Festival: how to make a standout clip

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CLIPPED Music Video Festival: how to make a standout clip

With the ABC’s iconic music program rage turning 30, reflections and tributes to recently departed aesthetic icons like Prince and David Bowie, and new innovations in augmented and virtual reality…

By Staff Writer - Apr 24, 2017

ACT rejects pill testing at Canberra’s Groovin’ The Moo

The ACT Government has rejected a push to introduce pill testing at the May 7 Canberra stop of Groovin The Moo at the University of Canberra. Last month, the ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury…

By Staff Writer - Apr 23, 2017
ACT rejects pill testing at Canberra’s Groovin’ The Moo

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ACT rejects pill testing at Canberra’s Groovin’ The Moo

The ACT Government has rejected a push to introduce pill testing at the May 7 Canberra stop of Groovin The Moo at the University of Canberra. Last month, the ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury…

By Staff Writer - Apr 23, 2017
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