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Recorded music sales are up quite a bit, but it's not all good news

Recorded music sales are up quite a bit, but it's not all good news

The RIAA have released figures which boast a revenue growth of 11.4% for recorded music sales in 2016. These are American sales figures only, but a decent metric nevertheless. The U.S. industry…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 4, 2017
Recorded music sales are up quite a bit, but it's not all good news

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Recorded music sales are up quite a bit, but it's not all good news

The RIAA have released figures which boast a revenue growth of 11.4% for recorded music sales in 2016. These are American sales figures only, but a decent metric nevertheless. The U.S. industry…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 4, 2017
5 things everyone in the music industry can relate to

5 things everyone in the music industry can relate to

The most offensive thing to ever happen in your career Dividing your RSVP list by four That's great, but how does my band pay their bills? Who says arancini balls don't cover the five food groups? So…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 4, 2017
5 things everyone in the music industry can relate to

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5 things everyone in the music industry can relate to

The most offensive thing to ever happen in your career Dividing your RSVP list by four That's great, but how does my band pay their bills? Who says arancini balls don't cover the five food groups? So…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 4, 2017
How fans pick festivals to attend, Eventbrite acquires competitor, and more

How fans pick festivals to attend, Eventbrite acquires competitor, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Martin Bandier donates new funding to educational program as it moves to S.I. Newhouse School - via MBW A new proposal from the…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 4, 2017
How fans pick festivals to attend, Eventbrite acquires competitor, and more

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How fans pick festivals to attend, Eventbrite acquires competitor, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Martin Bandier donates new funding to educational program as it moves to S.I. Newhouse School - via MBW A new proposal from the…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 4, 2017
Industrial Strength: April 4

Industrial Strength: April 4

CMC ROCKS TO REMAIN IN QUEENSLAND As tipped by TMN, CMC Rocks Queensland has had its stay extended. It initially went north from NSW in 2015 on a three-year deal. The last two events have sold out,…

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 3, 2017
Industrial Strength: April 4

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Industrial Strength: April 4

CMC ROCKS TO REMAIN IN QUEENSLAND As tipped by TMN, CMC Rocks Queensland has had its stay extended. It initially went north from NSW in 2015 on a three-year deal. The last two events have sold out,…

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 3, 2017
Iluka to lead #ICANTKEEPQUIET protest song for Women’s March Sydney

Iluka to lead #ICANTKEEPQUIET protest song for Women’s March Sydney

As part of Women s March Sydney, activists and allies will take to Hickson Rd Reserve (across from the Sydney Opera House) on April 8 to maintain momentum around gender equality issues and…

By Staff Writer - Apr 3, 2017
Iluka to lead #ICANTKEEPQUIET protest song for Women’s March Sydney

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Iluka to lead #ICANTKEEPQUIET protest song for Women’s March Sydney

As part of Women s March Sydney, activists and allies will take to Hickson Rd Reserve (across from the Sydney Opera House) on April 8 to maintain momentum around gender equality issues and…

By Staff Writer - Apr 3, 2017
Flume, Sia, D.D. Dumbo: APRA Awards reward out-of-the-box songwriters

Flume, Sia, D.D. Dumbo: APRA Awards reward out-of-the-box songwriters

Image: D.D. Dumbo (photo by Kristi Miller) At a time when songwriters are pushed into the darkness they are seldom credited on digital music services last night s winners at the APRA awards in Sydney…

By Staff Writer - Apr 3, 2017
Flume, Sia, D.D. Dumbo: APRA Awards reward out-of-the-box songwriters

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Flume, Sia, D.D. Dumbo: APRA Awards reward out-of-the-box songwriters

Image: D.D. Dumbo (photo by Kristi Miller) At a time when songwriters are pushed into the darkness they are seldom credited on digital music services last night s winners at the APRA awards in Sydney…

By Staff Writer - Apr 3, 2017
Op-Ed: Facebook is failing artists, here's the proof

Op-Ed: Facebook is failing artists, here's the proof

For a long time, the music industry was on to a good thing with Facebook. The social media giant clamoured after artists knowing that those artists would bring huge fan bases along with them.…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2017
Op-Ed: Facebook is failing artists, here's the proof

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Op-Ed: Facebook is failing artists, here's the proof

For a long time, the music industry was on to a good thing with Facebook. The social media giant clamoured after artists knowing that those artists would bring huge fan bases along with them.…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2017
Flume wins big at APRA Music Awards

Flume wins big at APRA Music Awards

Flume has capped off another excellent year, scoring three awards at tonight's 2017 APRA Music Awards. Harley Streten took out Songwriter of the Year, Dance Work of the Year, and Most Played…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 3, 2017
Flume wins big at APRA Music Awards

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Flume wins big at APRA Music Awards

Flume has capped off another excellent year, scoring three awards at tonight's 2017 APRA Music Awards. Harley Streten took out Songwriter of the Year, Dance Work of the Year, and Most Played…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 3, 2017
YouTube ad debacle continues, Urban leads country noms, and more

YouTube ad debacle continues, Urban leads country noms, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. YouTube Ad Debacle Continues: Creators Concerned About Falling Payments, Vevo says: "We're Safe!" - via Hypebot Keith Urban lead the…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2017
YouTube ad debacle continues, Urban leads country noms, and more

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YouTube ad debacle continues, Urban leads country noms, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. YouTube Ad Debacle Continues: Creators Concerned About Falling Payments, Vevo says: "We're Safe!" - via Hypebot Keith Urban lead the…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2017
Exclusive: Struggling Sydney venue selling for half its market value

Exclusive: Struggling Sydney venue selling for half its market value

A deposit has been taken for Sydney venue The Oxford Circus for half its market value after it struggled to break even, according to TIO sources. Aref Jaroudy, who also owns Surry Hills venue Low…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2017
Exclusive: Struggling Sydney venue selling for half its market value

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Exclusive: Struggling Sydney venue selling for half its market value

A deposit has been taken for Sydney venue The Oxford Circus for half its market value after it struggled to break even, according to TIO sources. Aref Jaroudy, who also owns Surry Hills venue Low…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2017
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