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Live music central to revitalising Kings Cross, St. Kilda
“The problematic economics of live performance explain why the private sector hasn’t built a large new venue in decades."

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Live music central to revitalising Kings Cross, St. Kilda
“The problematic economics of live performance explain why the private sector hasn’t built a large new venue in decades."

Eight Aussie acts to play digital The Great Escape
The Great Escape’s showcase has successfully built up a reputation for picking export-ready acts.

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Eight Aussie acts to play digital The Great Escape
The Great Escape’s showcase has successfully built up a reputation for picking export-ready acts.

Spotify attacks Apple App Store, Google Play, in US Senate hearing
Companies, including Spotify, are venting their long-time frustration with Apple and Google.

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Spotify attacks Apple App Store, Google Play, in US Senate hearing
Companies, including Spotify, are venting their long-time frustration with Apple and Google.

Hit songwriters gather in Sydney for APRA AMCOS songwriting initiative, SongHubs
This weekend, APRA AMCOS' SongHubs Tower 2021 initiative takes place in Sydney at Studio 301. And judging by previous songwriting workshops to come out of the SongHubs stable, Australia could have…

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Hit songwriters gather in Sydney for APRA AMCOS songwriting initiative, SongHubs
This weekend, APRA AMCOS' SongHubs Tower 2021 initiative takes place in Sydney at Studio 301. And judging by previous songwriting workshops to come out of the SongHubs stable, Australia could have…

Hi-res service Qobuz launches in Australia and NZ: ‘We waited for the right time’
Audiophiles, Qobuz is here for you. The France-based high-resolution digital music platform arrived this month in Australia and New Zealand, some two years after a major push into the U.S. market.…

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Hi-res service Qobuz launches in Australia and NZ: ‘We waited for the right time’
Audiophiles, Qobuz is here for you. The France-based high-resolution digital music platform arrived this month in Australia and New Zealand, some two years after a major push into the U.S. market.…

Grammy-nominated producer Aden Forte joins Teamwrk's A&R division
Forte previously headed up Eclypse Records.

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Grammy-nominated producer Aden Forte joins Teamwrk's A&R division
Forte previously headed up Eclypse Records.

Blues On Broadbeach froths up own beer with Wingman alliance
Blues On Broadbeach has struck a new partnership with Wingman Beer.

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Blues On Broadbeach froths up own beer with Wingman alliance
Blues On Broadbeach has struck a new partnership with Wingman Beer.

NSW Labor calls to save Bluesfest, establish business interruption fund
The NSW state opposition is calling on the Berejiklian Government to provide financial support for Bluesfest.

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NSW Labor calls to save Bluesfest, establish business interruption fund
The NSW state opposition is calling on the Berejiklian Government to provide financial support for Bluesfest.

Universal Music Group revenue up 9.4% in Q1 2021 as IPO brought forward
On average, the music giant was earning $1.29 million an hour throughout the quarter.

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Universal Music Group revenue up 9.4% in Q1 2021 as IPO brought forward
On average, the music giant was earning $1.29 million an hour throughout the quarter.

Mia Rodriguez signs international deal with Atlantic Records
Mia Rodriguez is now a major label artist. The indie-pop superstar-in-waiting has struck a global deal with U.S.-based Atlantic Records, through a partnership with City Pop Records. Mia, as she’s…

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Mia Rodriguez signs international deal with Atlantic Records
Mia Rodriguez is now a major label artist. The indie-pop superstar-in-waiting has struck a global deal with U.S.-based Atlantic Records, through a partnership with City Pop Records. Mia, as she’s…
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