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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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.

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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.

Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b
Among the main suitors are China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

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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.

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.

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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.

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…

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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…

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."

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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."

“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'.

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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'.

Ultra Australia debut reaches over 40,000 fans & confirmed to return
Australia was Ultra’s first global event for 2019.

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Ultra Australia debut reaches over 40,000 fans & confirmed to return
Australia was Ultra’s first global event for 2019.

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.

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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.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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