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The MTV Classic network will return to Fetch TV on Monday February 27 due to popular demand, confirms Simon Bates, Sydney-based Vice President, Head of MTV Asia Pacific. The 24-hour channel…

Image: Catriona Rowntree The Macquarie Radio Network is replacing Melbourne s well-established Magic Oldies format with a new lite-talk station starting Monday February 27. Talking Lifestyle will run…

Sweden-based startup Soundtrack Your Brand has raised US$22 million in funding to provide businesses with a modern platform for curating and playing licensed music in public. The investment round was…

The radio industry in Australia will carry out more than 30 regional radio surveys across the nation in 2017 and roll out new software to provide ad agencies with free access to the data. In light of…

Image: SCA Chief Executive Grant Blackley An industry-wide weak ad market has not affected Southern Cross Austereo. Financial results for the half-year to December 2016 saw it post net profit up…

Universal Music Group (UMG) has posted record revenues across recorded music, publishing and its other activities. Total revenues hit US$5.83 billion in 2016, up 3.1% (US$5.65 billion) from 2015.…

Techstars Music s accelerator investment initiative has announced 11 music startups that will be taking part in this year s inaugural program. The California-based accelerator will invest US$120,000…

Multi-talented Perth producer, photographer and collaborator, Ta-ku last year launched a weeklong In Residence program from Sydney s Golden Age Cinema. Bringing together his projects Create Explore,…

Sydney electronic duo Cosmo s Midnight are two of the nation’s brightest producers. Providing a service like no other, the twin beat makers eclectic taste has evolved into their iconic blend of…

Image: Bec Sandridge NEIL FINN, NIC CESTER, REMI JOIN BLUESFEST Neil Finn and his band are joining Bluesfest s Monday bill, vacated by Barry Gibb s sudden exit. A heap of other acts were also…