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Australia first in world to test ad-skipping for free Spotify users

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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Australia first in world to test ad-skipping for free Spotify users

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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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
VIC government gives Meredith Music & Golden Plains “major event” protection from scalpers

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.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 13, 2018
VIC government gives Meredith Music & Golden Plains “major event” protection from scalpers

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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.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 13, 2018
Farm aid: music community finds more ways to help drought-stricken farmers

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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Farm aid: music community finds more ways to help drought-stricken farmers

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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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Gurrumul & Baker Boy dominate National Indigenous Music Awards

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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Gurrumul & Baker Boy dominate National Indigenous Music Awards

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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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
World record set at Sydney Guitar Festival

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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
World record set at Sydney Guitar Festival

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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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Unify Gathering drops I Killed The Prom Queen over ex-singer’s past anti-diversity comments

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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Unify Gathering drops I Killed The Prom Queen over ex-singer’s past anti-diversity comments

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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.

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Baker Boy and Gurrumul win big at the National Indigenous Music Awards

Baker Boy and Gurrumul win big at the National Indigenous Music Awards

Congrats to all of this year's winners!

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 12, 2018
Baker Boy and Gurrumul win big at the National Indigenous Music Awards

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Baker Boy and Gurrumul win big at the National Indigenous Music Awards

Congrats to all of this year's winners!

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 12, 2018
Spotify aiming to let all free users skip as many ads as they want

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."

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 12, 2018
Spotify aiming to let all free users skip as many ads as they want

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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."

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 12, 2018
MusicNSW’s new funding round for all-ages music events is now open

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.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2018
MusicNSW’s new funding round for all-ages music events is now open

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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.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2018
It's not the end of days, but be prepared for life after Facebook and Snapchat

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

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2018
It's not the end of days, but be prepared for 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

By Lars Brandle - Aug 10, 2018
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