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Australian Women in Music Awards winners spark "unprecedented moment for music"
History was made last night at what was aptly dubbed by co-host Christine Anu, "an unprecedented moment for music and for women." Anu was co-hosting the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards…

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Australian Women in Music Awards winners spark "unprecedented moment for music"
History was made last night at what was aptly dubbed by co-host Christine Anu, "an unprecedented moment for music and for women." Anu was co-hosting the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards…

All the highlights from Kate Ceberano's AWMA keynote speech
ARIA-winning and 3x Platinum-selling artist Kate Ceberano graced the Brisbane Powerhouse’s Stage this afternoon, with the audience's general sentiment being that of wonder and amazement as she sang a…

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All the highlights from Kate Ceberano's AWMA keynote speech
ARIA-winning and 3x Platinum-selling artist Kate Ceberano graced the Brisbane Powerhouse’s Stage this afternoon, with the audience's general sentiment being that of wonder and amazement as she sang a…

Spotify has unveiled its most-played artists and songs of all time
On Sunday, Spotify turned ten years old. We hope you went and bought it a present, because it just gifted you with a huge amount of data, revealing its most-played artists and songs of all time. Ever…

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Spotify has unveiled its most-played artists and songs of all time
On Sunday, Spotify turned ten years old. We hope you went and bought it a present, because it just gifted you with a huge amount of data, revealing its most-played artists and songs of all time. Ever…

Female empowerment dominates Australian Women in Music conference
The inaugural Australian Women in Music conference and awards kicked off yesterday to dive into pathways for music makers, new and emerging digital platforms, the role of music as a cultural, social…

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Female empowerment dominates Australian Women in Music conference
The inaugural Australian Women in Music conference and awards kicked off yesterday to dive into pathways for music makers, new and emerging digital platforms, the role of music as a cultural, social…

IFPI’s ‘Consumer Insight' study shows YouTube is king, piracy is still a problem
We listen to almost an entire day of music each week, mostly in the car, streaming is our weapon of choice, YouTube is still the king, and rock rules. These are just some of the takeaways from the…

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IFPI’s ‘Consumer Insight' study shows YouTube is king, piracy is still a problem
We listen to almost an entire day of music each week, mostly in the car, streaming is our weapon of choice, YouTube is still the king, and rock rules. These are just some of the takeaways from the…

Spotify launches bootcamp for Australian First Nations
Spotify has launched an intensive learning program for Australian based First Nations podcasters. Titled Sound Up Bootcamp Australia, the initiative will be facilitated by Aboriginal/Torres Strait…

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Spotify launches bootcamp for Australian First Nations
Spotify has launched an intensive learning program for Australian based First Nations podcasters. Titled Sound Up Bootcamp Australia, the initiative will be facilitated by Aboriginal/Torres Strait…

Cold Chisel’s double live Swingshift back on vinyl
Swingshift was Cold Chisel’s first #1 record and is often cited as one of the definitive Australian live albums.

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Cold Chisel’s double live Swingshift back on vinyl
Swingshift was Cold Chisel’s first #1 record and is often cited as one of the definitive Australian live albums.

Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music land first time nominations for Rock Hall of Fame
Other first-timers are inspiring producer and performer Todd Rundgren, ‘80s oddballs Devo, and US folkie John Prine.

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Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music land first time nominations for Rock Hall of Fame
Other first-timers are inspiring producer and performer Todd Rundgren, ‘80s oddballs Devo, and US folkie John Prine.

Kiwi licensing platform Songbroker has global ambitions
Having perfected its one-stop-shop licensing platform, New Zealand music publisher Songbroker is ready to go global. Founded by singer-songwriter and former Native Tongue Publishing NZ GM Jan…

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Kiwi licensing platform Songbroker has global ambitions
Having perfected its one-stop-shop licensing platform, New Zealand music publisher Songbroker is ready to go global. Founded by singer-songwriter and former Native Tongue Publishing NZ GM Jan…

Australian SoundCloud users get expanded direct monetization program
SoundCloud will "meet or beat the revenue share that any creator can earn from their music on any other platform."

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Australian SoundCloud users get expanded direct monetization program
SoundCloud will "meet or beat the revenue share that any creator can earn from their music on any other platform."
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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