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EXCLUSIVE: UNIFIED signs Vance Joy producer Edwin White
It could be said that UNIFIED’s latest addition to its management roster is a quadruple threat. While Edwin White is the first person UNIFIED has signed as a producer, he’s also a…

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EXCLUSIVE: UNIFIED signs Vance Joy producer Edwin White
It could be said that UNIFIED’s latest addition to its management roster is a quadruple threat. While Edwin White is the first person UNIFIED has signed as a producer, he’s also a…

Unisounds’17: the $100,000 National Campus Music Competition
Unisounds is the fresh face of the National Campus Band Competition which, as Australia’s longest running talent discovery event, for over 26 years has hosted artists as diverse and wonderful as…

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Unisounds’17: the $100,000 National Campus Music Competition
Unisounds is the fresh face of the National Campus Band Competition which, as Australia’s longest running talent discovery event, for over 26 years has hosted artists as diverse and wonderful as…

Nominees announced for WAM Song Of The Year
WA s premier song competition, WAM Song Of The Year, has revealed the nominees for this year s awards. The nominations pool features an inspiring mix of songs from both established acts and new…

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Nominees announced for WAM Song Of The Year
WA s premier song competition, WAM Song Of The Year, has revealed the nominees for this year s awards. The nominations pool features an inspiring mix of songs from both established acts and new…

I OH YOU expand with a new management arm
I OH YOU operate one of the most successful record labels in the country, and have today announced their expansion into management with Converge Management. Converge Management has already assembled…

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I OH YOU expand with a new management arm
I OH YOU operate one of the most successful record labels in the country, and have today announced their expansion into management with Converge Management. Converge Management has already assembled…

Rupert Lincoln on managing LANY, his big career risks & more
Each month, we’ll put The Industry Observer spotlight on an artist manager who is doing incredible things for their roster and the music market in general. Rupert Lincoln, manager of alt-pop trio…

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Rupert Lincoln on managing LANY, his big career risks & more
Each month, we’ll put The Industry Observer spotlight on an artist manager who is doing incredible things for their roster and the music market in general. Rupert Lincoln, manager of alt-pop trio…

Pandora requests better deal terms, Ryan Tedder sells 170 songs, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Pandora Media has asked major record labels for money or better deal terms to help reverse losses and reduce pressure from impatient…

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Pandora requests better deal terms, Ryan Tedder sells 170 songs, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Pandora Media has asked major record labels for money or better deal terms to help reverse losses and reduce pressure from impatient…

Lady Gaga's ex-manager Troy Carter 'entertainment advisor' to Prince's estate
Troy Carter, Lady Gaga's ex-manager, and Spotify's current global head of creative services, has been named as the entertainment advisor to Prince's estate. "It's an honor to serve as entertainment…

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Lady Gaga's ex-manager Troy Carter 'entertainment advisor' to Prince's estate
Troy Carter, Lady Gaga's ex-manager, and Spotify's current global head of creative services, has been named as the entertainment advisor to Prince's estate. "It's an honor to serve as entertainment…

Mariah Carey launches label JV with LA Reid, promises new album
With more than 200 million albums sold to date and more US #1 singles than any solo artist in history (18), Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time, and a force to be reckoned…

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Mariah Carey launches label JV with LA Reid, promises new album
With more than 200 million albums sold to date and more US #1 singles than any solo artist in history (18), Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time, and a force to be reckoned…

Jay Z backtracks, puts music back on Apple
The renowned hip-hop artist and owner of the Tidal streaming service has returned the majority of his albums to Apple Music. As reported by TIO at the weekend, Jay Z quietly removed most of his music…

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Jay Z backtracks, puts music back on Apple
The renowned hip-hop artist and owner of the Tidal streaming service has returned the majority of his albums to Apple Music. As reported by TIO at the weekend, Jay Z quietly removed most of his music…

Harry Styles launches own label, Kobalt revenues rise, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Kobalt revenues rise 15% to reach $260m as operating losses narrow - via MBW Spotify Premium Director Robert Lamvik leaves company…

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Harry Styles launches own label, Kobalt revenues rise, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Kobalt revenues rise 15% to reach $260m as operating losses narrow - via MBW Spotify Premium Director Robert Lamvik leaves company…
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