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NSW Labor willing to bet big on music when the state elections roll around

NSW Labor willing to bet big on music when the state elections roll around

Labor loves music, and it’s willing to bet big when the NSW state elections roll around next March. That’s the message from NSW Labor, which today endorsed, in principle, the recommendations of a…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2018
NSW Labor willing to bet big on music when the state elections roll around

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NSW Labor willing to bet big on music when the state elections roll around

Labor loves music, and it’s willing to bet big when the NSW state elections roll around next March. That’s the message from NSW Labor, which today endorsed, in principle, the recommendations of a…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 12, 2018
Facebook fined US$11M for deceiving users

Facebook fined US$11M for deceiving users

Italy’s competition regulator has fined Facebook US$11 million for its “aggressive” business practices, pre-selected functions, and a mammoth data breach. The Italian Competition Authority (ICA)…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2018
Facebook fined US$11M for deceiving users

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Facebook fined US$11M for deceiving users

Italy’s competition regulator has fined Facebook US$11 million for its “aggressive” business practices, pre-selected functions, and a mammoth data breach. The Italian Competition Authority (ICA)…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2018
Aussie gig discovery app Whatslively launches new version

Aussie gig discovery app Whatslively launches new version

With just a tap of a finger, fans can now easily search for any artists’ Aussie tour schedule or upcoming festival.

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
Aussie gig discovery app Whatslively launches new version

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Aussie gig discovery app Whatslively launches new version

With just a tap of a finger, fans can now easily search for any artists’ Aussie tour schedule or upcoming festival.

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
UK music biz calls for an alternative to Brexit

UK music biz calls for an alternative to Brexit

Signatories to the letter include Annie Lennox, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, Paloma Faith, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd & more.

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
UK music biz calls for an alternative to Brexit

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UK music biz calls for an alternative to Brexit

Signatories to the letter include Annie Lennox, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, Paloma Faith, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd & more.

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the platform’s second-most disliked video

YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the platform’s second-most disliked video

So why are the haters hating?

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the platform’s second-most disliked video

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YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the platform’s second-most disliked video

So why are the haters hating?

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
Townsville to host inaugural Northern Australian Festival of Arts

Townsville to host inaugural Northern Australian Festival of Arts

“Council is hoping to grow the festival to become a Northern Fringe similar to the events held in March in Adelaide.”

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
Townsville to host inaugural Northern Australian Festival of Arts

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Townsville to host inaugural Northern Australian Festival of Arts

“Council is hoping to grow the festival to become a Northern Fringe similar to the events held in March in Adelaide.”

By Staff Writer - Dec 12, 2018
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is now the most streamed track from the 20th century

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is now the most streamed track from the 20th century

The song pulled ahead of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’.

By Christie Eliezer - Dec 12, 2018
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is now the most streamed track from the 20th century

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is now the most streamed track from the 20th century

The song pulled ahead of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’.

By Christie Eliezer - Dec 12, 2018
Check out the trailer for Netflix's new Fyre Festival documentary

Check out the trailer for Netflix's new Fyre Festival documentary

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its newest documentary, focusing on the absolute shambles that was 2017's Fyre Festival. Early last year, the Fyre Festival made world headlines when it…

By Tyler Jenke - Dec 11, 2018
Check out the trailer for Netflix's new Fyre Festival documentary

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Check out the trailer for Netflix's new Fyre Festival documentary

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its newest documentary, focusing on the absolute shambles that was 2017's Fyre Festival. Early last year, the Fyre Festival made world headlines when it…

By Tyler Jenke - Dec 11, 2018
'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

Earlier today UMG announced that "Bohemian Rhapsody", the seminal 1977 operatic-rock single, by British rock icons Queen, is the most-streamed song from the 20th Century. It also makes it the…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 11, 2018
'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

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'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

Earlier today UMG announced that "Bohemian Rhapsody", the seminal 1977 operatic-rock single, by British rock icons Queen, is the most-streamed song from the 20th Century. It also makes it the…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 11, 2018
Dean Lewis' latest single a global smash

Dean Lewis' latest single a global smash

4 x Platinum in Australia, 2 x Platinum in Ireland, Norway, Sweden, NZ, Canada and Switzerland, Gold in the USA and Silver in UK. These are just a few of the accreditations Dean Lewis has clocked up…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 11, 2018
Dean Lewis' latest single a global smash

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Dean Lewis' latest single a global smash

4 x Platinum in Australia, 2 x Platinum in Ireland, Norway, Sweden, NZ, Canada and Switzerland, Gold in the USA and Silver in UK. These are just a few of the accreditations Dean Lewis has clocked up…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 11, 2018
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