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Federal Government to start more consultation on safe harbours

Federal Government to start more consultation on safe harbours

The Federal Government is about to embark on further consultation with the entertainment and digital sectors on the extension of the safe harbour provisions of the Copyright Act prior to introducing…

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 23, 2017
Federal Government to start more consultation on safe harbours

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Federal Government to start more consultation on safe harbours

The Federal Government is about to embark on further consultation with the entertainment and digital sectors on the extension of the safe harbour provisions of the Copyright Act prior to introducing…

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 23, 2017
Ed Sheeran returns to #1 to break records as Kendrick Lamar eyes the top spot

Ed Sheeran returns to #1 to break records as Kendrick Lamar eyes the top spot

Last week's charts were the first time in 13 weeks that Ed Sheeran was not on top with his single 'Shape Of You', having been dethroned by One Direction's Harry Styles and his track 'Sign Of The…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 23, 2017
Ed Sheeran returns to #1 to break records as Kendrick Lamar eyes the top spot

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Ed Sheeran returns to #1 to break records as Kendrick Lamar eyes the top spot

Last week's charts were the first time in 13 weeks that Ed Sheeran was not on top with his single 'Shape Of You', having been dethroned by One Direction's Harry Styles and his track 'Sign Of The…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 23, 2017
L-FRESH The LION named YouTube program fellow, Apple Music's new feature, and more

L-FRESH The LION named YouTube program fellow, Apple Music's new feature, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. National Indigenous Music Awards Open Nominations, Announce NIMAs Album - via NIMA BIGSOUND Opens Applications For Visual Arts Contributors…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2017
L-FRESH The LION named YouTube program fellow, Apple Music's new feature, and more

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L-FRESH The LION named YouTube program fellow, Apple Music's new feature, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. National Indigenous Music Awards Open Nominations, Announce NIMAs Album - via NIMA BIGSOUND Opens Applications For Visual Arts Contributors…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2017
Spotify and Merlin strike new multi-year licensing agreement for indies

Spotify and Merlin strike new multi-year licensing agreement for indies

Spotify and Merlin have agreed to a new multi-year global license agreement for independent record labels. Merlin is the global digital rights agency for the world’s independent label sector. This…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Spotify and Merlin strike new multi-year licensing agreement for indies

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Spotify and Merlin strike new multi-year licensing agreement for indies

Spotify and Merlin have agreed to a new multi-year global license agreement for independent record labels. Merlin is the global digital rights agency for the world’s independent label sector. This…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Hermitude, Lisa Mitchell, triple j reps, and more to speak at Feedback conference

Hermitude, Lisa Mitchell, triple j reps, and more to speak at Feedback conference

If you're a young person hoping to break into the music industry, then MusicNSW have the perfect music conference for you. Feedback is a music conference for 12-24 year-olds where you can learn the…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Hermitude, Lisa Mitchell, triple j reps, and more to speak at Feedback conference

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Hermitude, Lisa Mitchell, triple j reps, and more to speak at Feedback conference

If you're a young person hoping to break into the music industry, then MusicNSW have the perfect music conference for you. Feedback is a music conference for 12-24 year-olds where you can learn the…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Deezer exploring user-centric licensing model with labels

Deezer exploring user-centric licensing model with labels

MIDiA Research Managing Director Mark Mulligan, a celebrated industry writer in the UK who unpacks big issues on his blog, claims Deezer is changing its mode of music licensing. According to his…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2017
Deezer exploring user-centric licensing model with labels

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Deezer exploring user-centric licensing model with labels

MIDiA Research Managing Director Mark Mulligan, a celebrated industry writer in the UK who unpacks big issues on his blog, claims Deezer is changing its mode of music licensing. According to his…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2017
Applications close tomorrow to showcase at Breakout West: Canada

Applications close tomorrow to showcase at Breakout West: Canada

If the idea of breaking the Canadian market sounds good to you, then today will be a day filled with doing paperwork, folding paperwork, and locating past paperwork, as applications close at 6pm…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Applications close tomorrow to showcase at Breakout West: Canada

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Applications close tomorrow to showcase at Breakout West: Canada

If the idea of breaking the Canadian market sounds good to you, then today will be a day filled with doing paperwork, folding paperwork, and locating past paperwork, as applications close at 6pm…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Australian Music Week conference dates announced

Australian Music Week conference dates announced

Australian Music Week is back for a third year, returning to Cronulla Beach from November 1-5. The three days of conferences will run from the 1st to the 3rd, with the festival running over the 4th…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Australian Music Week conference dates announced

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Australian Music Week conference dates announced

Australian Music Week is back for a third year, returning to Cronulla Beach from November 1-5. The three days of conferences will run from the 1st to the 3rd, with the festival running over the 4th…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 21, 2017
Music in Facebook Messager is going to be big

Music in Facebook Messager is going to be big

As revealed at Facebook's recent f8 developer conference, there's a brand new push toward music on Messenger. "If you are excited to share the newest song you love, you can now add a bot directly in…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2017
Music in Facebook Messager is going to be big

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Music in Facebook Messager is going to be big

As revealed at Facebook's recent f8 developer conference, there's a brand new push toward music on Messenger. "If you are excited to share the newest song you love, you can now add a bot directly in…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2017
30-year Sony veteran John Parker exits

30-year Sony veteran John Parker exits

After over 31 years at Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand, John Parker has departed the company. He was most recently General Manager of Marketing Promotions and Artists Touring…

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 20, 2017
30-year Sony veteran John Parker exits

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30-year Sony veteran John Parker exits

After over 31 years at Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand, John Parker has departed the company. He was most recently General Manager of Marketing Promotions and Artists Touring…

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 20, 2017
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