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Amy Shark and Gurrumul win big at the 2018 ARIA Awards

Amy Shark and Gurrumul win big at the 2018 ARIA Awards

Wednesday, November 28th saw the Australian music industry's best, brightest, and most talented descend upon Sydney's Star Event Centre for the Aussie music scene's night of nights. With a who's-who…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 28, 2018
Amy Shark and Gurrumul win big at the 2018 ARIA Awards

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Amy Shark and Gurrumul win big at the 2018 ARIA Awards

Wednesday, November 28th saw the Australian music industry's best, brightest, and most talented descend upon Sydney's Star Event Centre for the Aussie music scene's night of nights. With a who's-who…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 28, 2018
Did anyone see the Hilltop Hoods' huge growth coming after they signed to Universal?

Did anyone see the Hilltop Hoods' huge growth coming after they signed to Universal?

This evening's ARIA Awards saw the Hilltop Hoods take home their well-deserved ninth award, winning the Best Urban Release for their Adrian Eagle-featuring single, 'Clark Griswold'. While we join…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 28, 2018
Did anyone see the Hilltop Hoods' huge growth coming after they signed to Universal?

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Did anyone see the Hilltop Hoods' huge growth coming after they signed to Universal?

This evening's ARIA Awards saw the Hilltop Hoods take home their well-deserved ninth award, winning the Best Urban Release for their Adrian Eagle-featuring single, 'Clark Griswold'. While we join…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 28, 2018
All the best tweets from the 2018 ARIA Awards

All the best tweets from the 2018 ARIA Awards

Whether it's grumblings from the #SydneyStorm or some backstage gossip from industry insiders, it'll all appear in this one convenient place.

By Staff Writer - Nov 28, 2018
All the best tweets from the 2018 ARIA Awards

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All the best tweets from the 2018 ARIA Awards

Whether it's grumblings from the #SydneyStorm or some backstage gossip from industry insiders, it'll all appear in this one convenient place.

By Staff Writer - Nov 28, 2018
LL Cool J sues US hip-hop festival promoters over trademark infringement

LL Cool J sues US hip-hop festival promoters over trademark infringement

Hip-hop icon LL Cool J is embroiled in a legal battle, attempting to stop promoters of a US hip-hop festival from trademarking the name of one of his songs. Back in 1985, LL Cool J burst onto the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 28, 2018
LL Cool J sues US hip-hop festival promoters over trademark infringement

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LL Cool J sues US hip-hop festival promoters over trademark infringement

Hip-hop icon LL Cool J is embroiled in a legal battle, attempting to stop promoters of a US hip-hop festival from trademarking the name of one of his songs. Back in 1985, LL Cool J burst onto the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 28, 2018
Sydney’s World Bar calls it quits after 18 years as two more Australian venues prepare to close

Sydney’s World Bar calls it quits after 18 years as two more Australian venues prepare to close

A sign reading “See ya later” is posted outside the venue.

By Staff Writer - Nov 28, 2018
Sydney’s World Bar calls it quits after 18 years as two more Australian venues prepare to close

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Sydney’s World Bar calls it quits after 18 years as two more Australian venues prepare to close

A sign reading “See ya later” is posted outside the venue.

By Staff Writer - Nov 28, 2018
John Graham promoted to NSW shadow minister of music and night time economy

John Graham promoted to NSW shadow minister of music and night time economy

Graham also takes over minister Daley’s former portfolio of gaming and racing.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 28, 2018
John Graham promoted to NSW shadow minister of music and night time economy

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John Graham promoted to NSW shadow minister of music and night time economy

Graham also takes over minister Daley’s former portfolio of gaming and racing.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 28, 2018
QMusic is recruiting a new CEO after Joel Edmondson resigns

QMusic is recruiting a new CEO after Joel Edmondson resigns

QMusic is recruiting a new chief executive after Joel Edmondson announced he would leave the trade body after four years in the top job. Edmondson will part on good terms with the organisation, which…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2018
QMusic is recruiting a new CEO after Joel Edmondson resigns

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QMusic is recruiting a new CEO after Joel Edmondson resigns

QMusic is recruiting a new chief executive after Joel Edmondson announced he would leave the trade body after four years in the top job. Edmondson will part on good terms with the organisation, which…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2018
UNIFY Gathering turns 5: how the punk and hardcore fest grew up and added muscles

UNIFY Gathering turns 5: how the punk and hardcore fest grew up and added muscles

Punk and hardcore will never die. Depending on who you talk to, it’s growing. And for many fans of the heavier stuff, it’s the stuff of life. The team at UNIFY spotted an opportunity and seized it…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2018
UNIFY Gathering turns 5: how the punk and hardcore fest grew up and added muscles

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UNIFY Gathering turns 5: how the punk and hardcore fest grew up and added muscles

Punk and hardcore will never die. Depending on who you talk to, it’s growing. And for many fans of the heavier stuff, it’s the stuff of life. The team at UNIFY spotted an opportunity and seized it…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 28, 2018
Watch a bot farm in action which artificially manipulates streaming numbers

Watch a bot farm in action which artificially manipulates streaming numbers

In 2015, Vice published a comment piece titled 'I Built a Botnet that Could Destroy Spotify with Fake Listens'. Essentially, its author William Bedell offered an early account of the click fraud…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 28, 2018
Watch a bot farm in action which artificially manipulates streaming numbers

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Watch a bot farm in action which artificially manipulates streaming numbers

In 2015, Vice published a comment piece titled 'I Built a Botnet that Could Destroy Spotify with Fake Listens'. Essentially, its author William Bedell offered an early account of the click fraud…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 28, 2018
Court orders Viagogo to clean up business practises in UK

Court orders Viagogo to clean up business practises in UK

The CMA launched legal proceedings in August after numerous complaints from consumers.

By Staff Writer - Nov 28, 2018
Court orders Viagogo to clean up business practises in UK

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Court orders Viagogo to clean up business practises in UK

The CMA launched legal proceedings in August after numerous complaints from consumers.

By Staff Writer - Nov 28, 2018
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