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Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

Each day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs, Apple Music's Australia-raised exec Rachel Newman explains.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2022
Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

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Apple Music Beats Spotify in the Race to 100 Million Songs

Each day, over 20,000 singers and songwriters are delivering new songs, Apple Music's Australia-raised exec Rachel Newman explains.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 5, 2022
Mallrat, David Morgan and More Land Final Export Grants From Sounds Australia

Mallrat, David Morgan and More Land Final Export Grants From Sounds Australia

Sounds Australia has awarded nearly $370,000 as part of the third and final round of its Export Stimulus (SAES) package.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 5, 2022
Mallrat, David Morgan and More Land Final Export Grants From Sounds Australia

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Mallrat, David Morgan and More Land Final Export Grants From Sounds Australia

Sounds Australia has awarded nearly $370,000 as part of the third and final round of its Export Stimulus (SAES) package.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 5, 2022
AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

Matthew Zweck will work with Mushroom Group for concert tours, festivals and other live entertainment properties produced by Frontier Touring.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

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AEG Expands Its Asia Pacific Footprint

Matthew Zweck will work with Mushroom Group for concert tours, festivals and other live entertainment properties produced by Frontier Touring.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

The Australian pop-punk band completes a “photo finish” on the U.K. chart, which saw just 1,600 chart sales separate the top 2 titles.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

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5 Seconds of Summer Light up For U.K. No. 1

The Australian pop-punk band completes a “photo finish” on the U.K. chart, which saw just 1,600 chart sales separate the top 2 titles.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 4, 2022
Musical Chairs at Believe, Australia Council and More

Musical Chairs at Believe, Australia Council and More

French distribution & services company Believe promoted Antoine El Iman to Managing Director of Australia/New Zealand and Southeast Asia. 

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 4, 2022
Musical Chairs at Believe, Australia Council and More

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs at Believe, Australia Council and More

French distribution & services company Believe promoted Antoine El Iman to Managing Director of Australia/New Zealand and Southeast Asia. 

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 4, 2022
Majority of Viral TikTok Hits Sparked by Organic Content

Majority of Viral TikTok Hits Sparked by Organic Content

A new report suggests that two-thirds of viral TikTok hits are sparked by organic content, which is good news for artists with small budgets.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 4, 2022
Majority of Viral TikTok Hits Sparked by Organic Content

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Majority of Viral TikTok Hits Sparked by Organic Content

A new report suggests that two-thirds of viral TikTok hits are sparked by organic content, which is good news for artists with small budgets.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 4, 2022
Triumphant Return for Aussie Country Music Festivals

Triumphant Return for Aussie Country Music Festivals

Australia’s major country music festivals are confident that the looming summer series will be a strong one.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 4, 2022
Triumphant Return for Aussie Country Music Festivals

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Triumphant Return for Aussie Country Music Festivals

Australia’s major country music festivals are confident that the looming summer series will be a strong one.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 4, 2022
Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran will have to face a jury trial regarding the accusations that he lifted parts of his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's classic song 'Let's Get It On'. As per Billboard, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 30, 2022
Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

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Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran will have to face a jury trial regarding the accusations that he lifted parts of his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's classic song 'Let's Get It On'. As per Billboard, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 30, 2022
Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

One of Australia's most successful A&R executives, Michael Taylor, has announced plans to leave his post as managing director of Universal Music Australia.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 29, 2022
Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

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Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

One of Australia's most successful A&R executives, Michael Taylor, has announced plans to leave his post as managing director of Universal Music Australia.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 29, 2022
AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

“The Australian market never ceases to impress,” AEG's Adam Wilkes said at Singapore’s Hilton Hotel, for the Music Matters conference.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2022
AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

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AEG’s Adam Wilkes Remembers ‘Titan’ Michael Gudinski, Updates on Australia's Live Market

“The Australian market never ceases to impress,” AEG's Adam Wilkes said at Singapore’s Hilton Hotel, for the Music Matters conference.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2022
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