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Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

Joining Maria Amato as Australasia’s second rep on the board is Dylan Pellett, general manager of Independent Music NZ (IMNZ), as observer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

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Maria Amato Reappointed as Treasurer of WIN

Joining Maria Amato as Australasia’s second rep on the board is Dylan Pellett, general manager of Independent Music NZ (IMNZ), as observer.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 9, 2024
Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

Oaten is a founding board member and life member of community radio station FBi, and has sat on several startup advisory boards.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

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Brett Oaten, Leading Music Industry Lawyer, Set to Retire

Oaten is a founding board member and life member of community radio station FBi, and has sat on several startup advisory boards.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

To celebrate the new arrangements, Telenova drops a new single, "Teardrop," a classy, angular electronic pop number. 

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

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EMI Music Australia Signs Telenova

To celebrate the new arrangements, Telenova drops a new single, "Teardrop," a classy, angular electronic pop number. 

By Lars Brandle - Feb 8, 2024
Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

The great disappearing act includes several of the most popular songs on TikTok, as 17 tracks evaporate from the TikTok Top 50 chart.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2024
Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

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Universal Has Already Scrubbed One-Third of Its Most Popular Music From TikTok

The great disappearing act includes several of the most popular songs on TikTok, as 17 tracks evaporate from the TikTok Top 50 chart.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 7, 2024
Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

Australia’s Princess of Pop and the King of The Six String were crowned at the 2024 Grammy Awards, presented Sunday (Feb. 4) in L.A.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2024
Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

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Kylie Minogue, Tommy Emmanuel Lead Australia’s Contingent at 2024 Grammys

Australia’s Princess of Pop and the King of The Six String were crowned at the 2024 Grammy Awards, presented Sunday (Feb. 4) in L.A.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 6, 2024
Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

The partnership applies to all Moshtix’s Australian and New Zealand events, including Groovin the Moo and Rhythm & Vines.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2024
Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

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Moshtix, Zip Partner on Buy-Now, Pay-Later Tickets

The partnership applies to all Moshtix’s Australian and New Zealand events, including Groovin the Moo and Rhythm & Vines.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 5, 2024
TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

"Clearly," reads a TikTok statement, "Universal's self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 1, 2024
TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

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TikTok Responds to ‘Sad and Disappointing’ UMG Open-Letter

"Clearly," reads a TikTok statement, "Universal's self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans.”

By Lars Brandle - Feb 1, 2024
UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

If the music industry had a frosty relationship with TikTok, Universal Music Group's shot across its bows feels like the start of a cold war.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

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UMG Calls 'Time Out' on TikTok After Negotiations Crash: Read the Open Letter

If the music industry had a frosty relationship with TikTok, Universal Music Group's shot across its bows feels like the start of a cold war.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

When the existing deal expires Jan. 31, content from UMG, including UMPG, will no longer be available to TikTok or TikTok Music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

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Universal Shuts Out TikTok, Claims ‘Bully’ Tactics Used In Negotiations

When the existing deal expires Jan. 31, content from UMG, including UMPG, will no longer be available to TikTok or TikTok Music.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 31, 2024
Nominate Now for the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Nominate Now for the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Who will follow Tina Arena, Gang of Youths, Tash Sultana, and many more in being honoured by Rolling Stone?

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 31, 2024
Nominate Now for the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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Nominate Now for the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Who will follow Tina Arena, Gang of Youths, Tash Sultana, and many more in being honoured by Rolling Stone?

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 31, 2024
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