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5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

5 Seconds of Summer, Jessica Mauboy, Holly Rankin (aka Jack River) and Laneway festival co-founder Danny Rogers are using their collective voices to demand Australia's leaders switch gears and,…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2021
5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

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5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change

5 Seconds of Summer, Jessica Mauboy, Holly Rankin (aka Jack River) and Laneway festival co-founder Danny Rogers are using their collective voices to demand Australia's leaders switch gears and,…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 25, 2021
After $1.4 billion COVID blow-out, live biz now looks at future-proofing itself

After $1.4 billion COVID blow-out, live biz now looks at future-proofing itself

The dire state of Australia's live music sector throughout COVID-19 has been revealed.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 25, 2021
After $1.4 billion COVID blow-out, live biz now looks at future-proofing itself

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After $1.4 billion COVID blow-out, live biz now looks at future-proofing itself

The dire state of Australia's live music sector throughout COVID-19 has been revealed.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 25, 2021
Grammy-winning Aussie duo FNZ sign global publishing deal with Pulse

Grammy-winning Aussie duo FNZ sign global publishing deal with Pulse

FNZ worked on Kanye West's 'Donda', and are also credited as songwriters on The Kid LAROI's 'Stay'.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 25, 2021
Grammy-winning Aussie duo FNZ sign global publishing deal with Pulse

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Grammy-winning Aussie duo FNZ sign global publishing deal with Pulse

FNZ worked on Kanye West's 'Donda', and are also credited as songwriters on The Kid LAROI's 'Stay'.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 25, 2021
Nominations open now for 2022 Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Nominations open now for 2022 Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Nominations are now open for the second annual Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards, which will take place in March of 2022. Nominate your artist for the Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 25, 2021
Nominations open now for 2022 Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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Nominations open now for 2022 Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards

Nominations are now open for the second annual Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards, which will take place in March of 2022. Nominate your artist for the Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 25, 2021
CMC Rocks returning in September 2022 after two-year hiatus

CMC Rocks returning in September 2022 after two-year hiatus

Country music extravaganza CMC Rocks has pushed back from March to September 2022.

By Music Network - Oct 25, 2021
CMC Rocks returning in September 2022 after two-year hiatus

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CMC Rocks returning in September 2022 after two-year hiatus

Country music extravaganza CMC Rocks has pushed back from March to September 2022.

By Music Network - Oct 25, 2021
Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora propose even lower streaming royalty rates

Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora propose even lower streaming royalty rates

Three of the biggest streaming platforms in the world, Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora, want to significantly reduce royalty rates. As reported by Billboard, the major streamers filed to the U.S.…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 25, 2021
Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora propose even lower streaming royalty rates

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Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora propose even lower streaming royalty rates

Three of the biggest streaming platforms in the world, Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora, want to significantly reduce royalty rates. As reported by Billboard, the major streamers filed to the U.S.…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 25, 2021
Oztix and Tixel team up to combat unethical ticket resale practises

Oztix and Tixel team up to combat unethical ticket resale practises

Australia’s biggest independent primary ticketing firm, Oztix, and secondary ticketing platform Tixel have joined forces to protect fans from ticketing rip-offs. In a bid to combat issues like…

By Holley Gawne - Oct 25, 2021
Oztix and Tixel team up to combat unethical ticket resale practises

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Oztix and Tixel team up to combat unethical ticket resale practises

Australia’s biggest independent primary ticketing firm, Oztix, and secondary ticketing platform Tixel have joined forces to protect fans from ticketing rip-offs. In a bid to combat issues like…

By Holley Gawne - Oct 25, 2021
BTS reportedly leaves Columbia Records for Universal Music Group

BTS reportedly leaves Columbia Records for Universal Music Group

BTS are leaving Sony Music's Columbia Records and Orchard distribution for Universal Music Group in a surprise move. It's been reported by Billboard and later confirmed by Variety, although no…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2021
BTS reportedly leaves Columbia Records for Universal Music Group

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BTS reportedly leaves Columbia Records for Universal Music Group

BTS are leaving Sony Music's Columbia Records and Orchard distribution for Universal Music Group in a surprise move. It's been reported by Billboard and later confirmed by Variety, although no…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2021
Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

Muso will play its tune a little louder -- and across borders -- after the live entertainment start-up closed a $2 million seed-plus raise. With that cash injection, Muso plans to launch its business…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

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Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round

Muso will play its tune a little louder -- and across borders -- after the live entertainment start-up closed a $2 million seed-plus raise. With that cash injection, Muso plans to launch its business…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

Step on down Barkaa, Budjerah, Dallas Woods, Kobie Dee and YAOB.The soon-to-be famous five are selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022, a 54-strong membership of Black artists,…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

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Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class

Step on down Barkaa, Budjerah, Dallas Woods, Kobie Dee and YAOB.The soon-to-be famous five are selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022, a 54-strong membership of Black artists,…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 22, 2021
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