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Australia first in world to test ad-skipping for free Spotify users
The new algorithm will learn which ads the user wants or does not want to the benefit of advertisers and consumers.
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Australia first in world to test ad-skipping for free Spotify users
The new algorithm will learn which ads the user wants or does not want to the benefit of advertisers and consumers.

VIC government gives Meredith Music & Golden Plains “major event” protection from scalpers
Until this year, only sporting fixtures were covered. Under the legislation, it is illegal to re-sell tickets to a declared major event for more than 10% above the original value.

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VIC government gives Meredith Music & Golden Plains “major event” protection from scalpers
Until this year, only sporting fixtures were covered. Under the legislation, it is illegal to re-sell tickets to a declared major event for more than 10% above the original value.

Farm aid: music community finds more ways to help drought-stricken farmers
John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes and Travis Collins have all found ways to pitch in.

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Farm aid: music community finds more ways to help drought-stricken farmers
John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes and Travis Collins have all found ways to pitch in.

Gurrumul & Baker Boy dominate National Indigenous Music Awards
Gurrumul took out Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Single Of The Year, while Baker Boy won Best New Talent and Video Of The Year.

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Gurrumul & Baker Boy dominate National Indigenous Music Awards
Gurrumul took out Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Single Of The Year, while Baker Boy won Best New Talent and Video Of The Year.

World record set at Sydney Guitar Festival
457 men, women and children played 'Highway To Hell' in unison, beating the record of 368 set in India in 2013.

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World record set at Sydney Guitar Festival
457 men, women and children played 'Highway To Hell' in unison, beating the record of 368 set in India in 2013.

Unify Gathering drops I Killed The Prom Queen over ex-singer’s past anti-diversity comments
Unify Gathering is a co-founder and signatory of Your Choice, a policy supporting zero tolerance of bad behaviour and the creation of safe spaces.

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Unify Gathering drops I Killed The Prom Queen over ex-singer’s past anti-diversity comments
Unify Gathering is a co-founder and signatory of Your Choice, a policy supporting zero tolerance of bad behaviour and the creation of safe spaces.

Baker Boy and Gurrumul win big at the National Indigenous Music Awards
Congrats to all of this year's winners!

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Baker Boy and Gurrumul win big at the National Indigenous Music Awards
Congrats to all of this year's winners!

Spotify aiming to let all free users skip as many ads as they want
"Our hypothesis is if we can use this to fuel our streaming intelligence, and deliver a more personalized experience and a more engaging audience to our advertisers."

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Spotify aiming to let all free users skip as many ads as they want
"Our hypothesis is if we can use this to fuel our streaming intelligence, and deliver a more personalized experience and a more engaging audience to our advertisers."

MusicNSW’s new funding round for all-ages music events is now open
The Indent Event Development Grants Program has two levels of funding, which are designed to give young people the chance to put on their own gigs.

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MusicNSW’s new funding round for all-ages music events is now open
The Indent Event Development Grants Program has two levels of funding, which are designed to give young people the chance to put on their own gigs.

It's not the end of days, but be prepared for life after Facebook and Snapchat
The hottest brands in the online world can go ice-cold in the press of a button. Artists should plan for a life after Facebook and Snapchat

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It's not the end of days, but be prepared for life after Facebook and Snapchat
The hottest brands in the online world can go ice-cold in the press of a button. Artists should plan for a life after Facebook and Snapchat
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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