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Australian Foo Fighters fans will get to see the band’s eight part Sonic Highways documentary on their TV screens. It has been pre-sold to Nine Network and Foxtel for this territory. It was acquired…

Last month global music business trade body the IFPI confirmed discussions were underway with stakeholders for a simultaneous global release day. The proposed day for single and album releases is…

Music Rights Australia last week responded to the government’s Copyright – Online Infringement consultation. In that document, the peak body made reference to examples of ‘industry schemes’ which it…

Nominees for the ninth annual Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards have been announced with DMA’s, Sheppard and RÜFÜS among those taking out multiple nods. Newtown trio DMA’s are up for the coveted…

Music streaming service Rdio has launched a significant update in 20 of the 60 countries in which it operates, offering users free Internet radio and a suite of new features. Rdio worked with labels…

The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), the peak telco consumer advocacy body, has responded to the federal government’s proposals to combat online copyright infringement. In…

After eight years with Wonderlick Entertainment’s artist management arm, the Sydney-based company has signed Josh Pyke to its record label. Started as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment in…

DAB+ Trial Extended CRA has been given the green light by AMCA to extend the DAB+ digital radio trial licences in Canberra and Darwin until 30 June, 2015. Commercial Radio Australia CEO, Joan Warner…

The Australian music industry is calling on government to put in place a series of legally-binding incentives that force ISPs to adopt a flexible approach to stem illegal sharing of copyright…

UK independent label Infectious Music has been sold to BMG Chrysalis UK in a multi-million pound deal, it was announced this morning. Infectious is the UK home for Australian acts The Temper Trap,…