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Live Performance Australia warns of mass job cuts if JobKeeper isn't extended
LPA predicts one third of companies will make staff redundant without targeted support beyond March.

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Live Performance Australia warns of mass job cuts if JobKeeper isn't extended
LPA predicts one third of companies will make staff redundant without targeted support beyond March.

WAMAwards reveals nominees including Carla Geneve & Spacey Jane
Blues rock singer-songwriter Carla Geneve and Spacey Jane could dominate the rescheduled 2020 WAMAwards, after a strong showing in the nominations.

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WAMAwards reveals nominees including Carla Geneve & Spacey Jane
Blues rock singer-songwriter Carla Geneve and Spacey Jane could dominate the rescheduled 2020 WAMAwards, after a strong showing in the nominations.

Apple Music to introduce lyric sharing feature
Apple Music subscribers will be able to share lyrics either through the Messages app or on Instagram via Stories.

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Apple Music to introduce lyric sharing feature
Apple Music subscribers will be able to share lyrics either through the Messages app or on Instagram via Stories.

I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change
The results are in for the latest I Lost My Gig study, and they paint a gloomy picture. More than 50% of respondents warned they would close after 31st March and that our live industry could lose…

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I Lost My Gig study finds most music professionals are considering a career change
The results are in for the latest I Lost My Gig study, and they paint a gloomy picture. More than 50% of respondents warned they would close after 31st March and that our live industry could lose…

Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’
With a new deal and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start Announced Friday, the emerging homegrown artist signs to Forever Ever Records, a joint venture label…

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Becca Hatch signs to Forever Ever Records, drop ‘Please U’
With a new deal and a single that’s getting traction, Becca Hatch's 2021 is off to a strong start Announced Friday, the emerging homegrown artist signs to Forever Ever Records, a joint venture label…

Universal Music Group renames Caroline to Virgin Music Label and Artist Services
The rebranding is effective immediately.

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Universal Music Group renames Caroline to Virgin Music Label and Artist Services
The rebranding is effective immediately.

Music industry reacts to Facebook’s war on Australian content
The local Australian music and music publishing industries have found themselves caught up in the fallout from Facebook’s dramatic decision.

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Music industry reacts to Facebook’s war on Australian content
The local Australian music and music publishing industries have found themselves caught up in the fallout from Facebook’s dramatic decision.

Modern Day Entertainment, UNIFIED & Red Hill team up for NBL Cup entertainment
Live music is coming to the NBL Cup which launches tomorrow, on February 20.

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Modern Day Entertainment, UNIFIED & Red Hill team up for NBL Cup entertainment
Live music is coming to the NBL Cup which launches tomorrow, on February 20.

Beach Boys sell “underappreciated” rights to intellectual property, name and likeness
Beach Boys are monetising their legacy by selling controlling interest of their intellectual property music mogul Irving Azoff. The sale sees the transfer of the bands master recordings, a portion of…

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Beach Boys sell “underappreciated” rights to intellectual property, name and likeness
Beach Boys are monetising their legacy by selling controlling interest of their intellectual property music mogul Irving Azoff. The sale sees the transfer of the bands master recordings, a portion of…

Is APRA AMCOS' 'monopoly' good or bad?
Speaking on The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top podcast, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston discussed the notion of the collecting society's 'monopoly' on music licenses in Australia. When asked if…

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Is APRA AMCOS' 'monopoly' good or bad?
Speaking on The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top podcast, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston discussed the notion of the collecting society's 'monopoly' on music licenses in Australia. When asked if…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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