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Sony Music’s acquisition of AWAL, neighbouring rights divisions means ‘more choices’ for creators
It’s business as usual for Nick Cave, Kevin Parker, Sia, Courtney Barnett and the phalanx of Australian acts and labels who rely on the services of AWAL and Kobalt Neighbouring Rights (KNR), which…

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Sony Music’s acquisition of AWAL, neighbouring rights divisions means ‘more choices’ for creators
It’s business as usual for Nick Cave, Kevin Parker, Sia, Courtney Barnett and the phalanx of Australian acts and labels who rely on the services of AWAL and Kobalt Neighbouring Rights (KNR), which…

Call for NSW venues bailout after PM digs in on JobKeeper
"It’s much easier to save an existing music venue than to try and build an entirely new one".

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Call for NSW venues bailout after PM digs in on JobKeeper
"It’s much easier to save an existing music venue than to try and build an entirely new one".

Brisbane's The Zoo welcomes 'Boo' Johnston and Cat Clarke as co-owners
The Zoo's new ownership deal will lead to some much-needed renovations at the iconic venue.

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Brisbane's The Zoo welcomes 'Boo' Johnston and Cat Clarke as co-owners
The Zoo's new ownership deal will lead to some much-needed renovations at the iconic venue.

Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined the AIM team
Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined AIM in Sydney in the newly created position of Program Director for Arts and Entertainment Management. Tim Kelly’s past roles are highly decorated having…

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Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined the AIM team
Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined AIM in Sydney in the newly created position of Program Director for Arts and Entertainment Management. Tim Kelly’s past roles are highly decorated having…

Sony Music pays US$430m for Kobalt’s recording, neighbouring rights
Sony Music’s indie operations have expanded after acquiring two of Kobalt Music Group’s divisions.

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Sony Music pays US$430m for Kobalt’s recording, neighbouring rights
Sony Music’s indie operations have expanded after acquiring two of Kobalt Music Group’s divisions.

Loma Vista drops Marilyn Manson in the wake of abuse allegations
Content warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual assault. Loma Vista records has confirmed that they will no longer be working with Marilyn Manson in the wake of the harrowing…

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Loma Vista drops Marilyn Manson in the wake of abuse allegations
Content warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual assault. Loma Vista records has confirmed that they will no longer be working with Marilyn Manson in the wake of the harrowing…

Ticketing platform Event Genius strikes deals in Australia
Australian festivals Lost Paradise, Wildlands and For The Love have signed deals with Festicket's Event Genius platform.

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Ticketing platform Event Genius strikes deals in Australia
Australian festivals Lost Paradise, Wildlands and For The Love have signed deals with Festicket's Event Genius platform.

Ngaiire signs with Dot Dash, new releases coming in 2021
Star-in-waiting Ngaiire has signed with Dot Dash Recordings ahead of a “big year” of new releases. The Papau New Guinea-born, Sydney-based future-soul singer joins a roster at the indie label that…

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Ngaiire signs with Dot Dash, new releases coming in 2021
Star-in-waiting Ngaiire has signed with Dot Dash Recordings ahead of a “big year” of new releases. The Papau New Guinea-born, Sydney-based future-soul singer joins a roster at the indie label that…

Sony Music Australia assembles executive players as the major label war rumbles on
Sony Music Australia chairman and CEO Denis Handlin is rewarding four staff with promotions across its A R, promotions, brand partnerships and sync/licensing activities, as the music major hunts for…

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Sony Music Australia assembles executive players as the major label war rumbles on
Sony Music Australia chairman and CEO Denis Handlin is rewarding four staff with promotions across its A R, promotions, brand partnerships and sync/licensing activities, as the music major hunts for…

Sony Music makes promotions across A&R, brand partnerships & sync
Marietta Ouzas is now Sony Music's senior director of A&R.

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Sony Music makes promotions across A&R, brand partnerships & sync
Marietta Ouzas is now Sony Music's senior director of A&R.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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