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ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation

ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation

Following an open letter from Bluesfest's Peter Noble, a rally in Sydney which saw over 10,000 protesters call for more consideration from the NSW Government, and countless other calls for clarity…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 1, 2019
ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation

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ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation

Following an open letter from Bluesfest's Peter Noble, a rally in Sydney which saw over 10,000 protesters call for more consideration from the NSW Government, and countless other calls for clarity…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 1, 2019
Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018

Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018

Live Nation has delivered its eighth consecutive year of record results. The promoter giant delivered double-digit attendance growth of 93 Million (up 8%), as well as an increased concert revenue of…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 1, 2019
Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018

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Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018

Live Nation has delivered its eighth consecutive year of record results. The promoter giant delivered double-digit attendance growth of 93 Million (up 8%), as well as an increased concert revenue of…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 1, 2019
Report: ‘Bad’ bots make up to 40% of ticketing traffic

Report: ‘Bad’ bots make up to 40% of ticketing traffic

The report also found a prominence of ticketing bots in the US despite legislative action.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 1, 2019
Report: ‘Bad’ bots make up to 40% of ticketing traffic

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Report: ‘Bad’ bots make up to 40% of ticketing traffic

The report also found a prominence of ticketing bots in the US despite legislative action.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 1, 2019
Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

Among the main suitors are China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

By Staff Writer - Mar 1, 2019
Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

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Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

Among the main suitors are China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

By Staff Writer - Mar 1, 2019
Five festivals on “high risk” list taking NSW government to court

Five festivals on “high risk” list taking NSW government to court

The five include Days Like This Festival, Division Agency, Novel, Lost Paradise and Finely Tuned.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 1, 2019
Five festivals on “high risk” list taking NSW government to court

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Five festivals on “high risk” list taking NSW government to court

The five include Days Like This Festival, Division Agency, Novel, Lost Paradise and Finely Tuned.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 1, 2019
Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty. Former POTUS Teddy Roosevelt knew it. And it might as well be a slogan passed around Spotify’s lavish New…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 28, 2019
Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

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Warner’s war with Spotify over India has surprisingly deep origins

Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty. Former POTUS Teddy Roosevelt knew it. And it might as well be a slogan passed around Spotify’s lavish New…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 28, 2019
The Smith Street Band's Wil Wagner responds to emotional abuse allegations

The Smith Street Band's Wil Wagner responds to emotional abuse allegations

“I am not hiding from anything. I said some incredibly hurtful things that I completely regret."

By Staff Writer - Feb 28, 2019
The Smith Street Band's Wil Wagner responds to emotional abuse allegations

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The Smith Street Band's Wil Wagner responds to emotional abuse allegations

“I am not hiding from anything. I said some incredibly hurtful things that I completely regret."

By Staff Writer - Feb 28, 2019
“High risk” Up Down Festival extends invitation to NSW premier to attend, can bring 10 friends

“High risk” Up Down Festival extends invitation to NSW premier to attend, can bring 10 friends

Organisers have also renamed their 'buy four get one free' ticket offer to the 'Gladys' Party Pack'.

By Staff Writer - Feb 28, 2019
“High risk” Up Down Festival extends invitation to NSW premier to attend, can bring 10 friends

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“High risk” Up Down Festival extends invitation to NSW premier to attend, can bring 10 friends

Organisers have also renamed their 'buy four get one free' ticket offer to the 'Gladys' Party Pack'.

By Staff Writer - Feb 28, 2019
Ultra Australia debut reaches over 40,000 fans & confirmed to return

Ultra Australia debut reaches over 40,000 fans & confirmed to return

Australia was Ultra’s first global event for 2019.

By Music Network - Feb 28, 2019
Ultra Australia debut reaches over 40,000 fans & confirmed to return

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Ultra Australia debut reaches over 40,000 fans & confirmed to return

Australia was Ultra’s first global event for 2019.

By Music Network - Feb 28, 2019
CD Baby eyeing Australia: “Asia Pacific has a growing market of independent artists…”

CD Baby eyeing Australia: “Asia Pacific has a growing market of independent artists…”

CD Baby has just set up a regional office in Singapore under the leadership of Keith Tan.

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 28, 2019
CD Baby eyeing Australia: “Asia Pacific has a growing market of independent artists…”

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CD Baby eyeing Australia: “Asia Pacific has a growing market of independent artists…”

CD Baby has just set up a regional office in Singapore under the leadership of Keith Tan.

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 28, 2019
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