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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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…

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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…

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.

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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.

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.

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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.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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