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Universal Music Publishing Australia has signed Lance Ferguson to a global music publishing deal. The New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based songwriter/producer records as a solo artist under the moniker…

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…

The long-awaited Agent of Change principle has become law in the state of Victoria, effective immediately. State Planning Minister, Matthew Guy approved amendments to the Victorian Planning…

Gotye and his two bandmates from The Basics have formed a political party. Wally De Backer, Kris Schroeder and Tim Heath’s Basics Rock’n’Roll Party (BRRP) has launched with a focus on education and…

A former Universal Publishing UK executive has admitted to the theft of almost £650,000 that belonged to the major label. Duncan Schwier’s scam was revealed when he was promoted last year and his…

Tribune Media’s Gracenote has acquired LA-based film and TV data firm Baseline, continuing its expansion beyond music. Gracenote, which specialises in music metadata, closed the acquisition on August…

Sony/ATV exec Jennifer Knoepfle, who signed The Preatures and Broods, has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, Creative, based in the publishing company’s LA office. Knoepfle joined…

It’s a very familiar Top 2 this week with Ed Sheeran still holding #1 with Thinking Out Loud after pushing Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off down to #2. Swift still holds #2 with her track and doesn’t look…

The UK’s equivalent of ARIA – the BPI – held its AGM yesterday which saw long-time chairman and industry stalwart Tony Wadsworth step down from his role, while incoming Culture Secretary The Rt Hon…

Roundhouse Entertainment promoters Michael and Anthea Newton, the team behind the successful A Day On The Green winery series, have launched a similar festival for the younger demographic. The new…