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Sony’s US$2.3bn buyout of EMI Publishing a ‘step too far,’ indies say

Sony’s US$2.3bn buyout of EMI Publishing a ‘step too far,’ indies say

In case you missed it, Sony Corporation will pay about US$2.3 billion for an additional 60 percent stake in EMI Music Publishing, beefing up its share in the company to 90 percent. Impala didn’t miss…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
Sony’s US$2.3bn buyout of EMI Publishing a ‘step too far,’ indies say

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Sony’s US$2.3bn buyout of EMI Publishing a ‘step too far,’ indies say

In case you missed it, Sony Corporation will pay about US$2.3 billion for an additional 60 percent stake in EMI Music Publishing, beefing up its share in the company to 90 percent. Impala didn’t miss…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
KLP and Anna Fitzgerald launch netball tournament for the music industry

KLP and Anna Fitzgerald launch netball tournament for the music industry

KLP's health-focused Ricochet initiative, which she launched on International Women's Day this year (March 8), has announced the first Ricochet BALL, a mixed netball competition for the music and…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
KLP and Anna Fitzgerald launch netball tournament for the music industry

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KLP and Anna Fitzgerald launch netball tournament for the music industry

KLP's health-focused Ricochet initiative, which she launched on International Women's Day this year (March 8), has announced the first Ricochet BALL, a mixed netball competition for the music and…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
Lyor Cohen says YouTube Music gives consumers a choice between subscription and "paying with their eyeballs"

Lyor Cohen says YouTube Music gives consumers a choice between subscription and "paying with their eyeballs"

Cohen talks to Peter Kafka on Recode Media's latest podcast.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Lyor Cohen says YouTube Music gives consumers a choice between subscription and "paying with their eyeballs"

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Lyor Cohen says YouTube Music gives consumers a choice between subscription and "paying with their eyeballs"

Cohen talks to Peter Kafka on Recode Media's latest podcast.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
The real power of radio

The real power of radio

A guy I work with named Michael is also a triple j announcer during the early hours of the morning. On Saturday morning at 3:28am the station received a text from a guy called Ned, who had broken…

By Nathan Jolly - May 23, 2018
The real power of radio

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The real power of radio

A guy I work with named Michael is also a triple j announcer during the early hours of the morning. On Saturday morning at 3:28am the station received a text from a guy called Ned, who had broken…

By Nathan Jolly - May 23, 2018
Airborne Throw: KLP’s Ricochet community initiative launches mixed netball competition

Airborne Throw: KLP’s Ricochet community initiative launches mixed netball competition

The first comp will go down in Sydney on Friday September 28, and is open to teams from record labels, touring agencies, media, musicians and other creatives.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Airborne Throw: KLP’s Ricochet community initiative launches mixed netball competition

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Airborne Throw: KLP’s Ricochet community initiative launches mixed netball competition

The first comp will go down in Sydney on Friday September 28, and is open to teams from record labels, touring agencies, media, musicians and other creatives.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Stand By Your Band: EveryOneBand charity single set for June 1 release

Stand By Your Band: EveryOneBand charity single set for June 1 release

2,586 band members, 1,600 recordings, and a Wiggle on bagpipes.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Stand By Your Band: EveryOneBand charity single set for June 1 release

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Stand By Your Band: EveryOneBand charity single set for June 1 release

2,586 band members, 1,600 recordings, and a Wiggle on bagpipes.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Indie sector concerned about Sony/EMI deal, calls for EU regulatory scrutiny

Indie sector concerned about Sony/EMI deal, calls for EU regulatory scrutiny

Helen Smith of Impala has called for the European Commission not to enforce the two-horse race between Sony and Universal, calling the EMI sale a "step too far".

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Indie sector concerned about Sony/EMI deal, calls for EU regulatory scrutiny

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Indie sector concerned about Sony/EMI deal, calls for EU regulatory scrutiny

Helen Smith of Impala has called for the European Commission not to enforce the two-horse race between Sony and Universal, calling the EMI sale a "step too far".

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Melbourne takes a bite of the Big Apple with MEL&NYC festival

Melbourne takes a bite of the Big Apple with MEL&NYC festival

More than a dozen of Melbourne’s best cultural organisations are collaborating with New York-based partners for the city-wide program between June and August.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Melbourne takes a bite of the Big Apple with MEL&NYC festival

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Melbourne takes a bite of the Big Apple with MEL&NYC festival

More than a dozen of Melbourne’s best cultural organisations are collaborating with New York-based partners for the city-wide program between June and August.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
The Pussycat Dolls sue newspaper over "prostitution ring" claim

The Pussycat Dolls sue newspaper over "prostitution ring" claim

The 32-page lawsuit dismisses claims by "a disgruntled, unreliable and biased" ex-backup dancer in The Daily Mail.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
The Pussycat Dolls sue newspaper over "prostitution ring" claim

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The Pussycat Dolls sue newspaper over "prostitution ring" claim

The 32-page lawsuit dismisses claims by "a disgruntled, unreliable and biased" ex-backup dancer in The Daily Mail.

By Staff Writer - May 23, 2018
Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

When Splendour In The Grass dropped their lineup last month, many fans instantly realised that tickets to this year's festival were going to sell out, and that they might be forced to hand their…

By Tyler Jenke - May 22, 2018
Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

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Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

When Splendour In The Grass dropped their lineup last month, many fans instantly realised that tickets to this year's festival were going to sell out, and that they might be forced to hand their…

By Tyler Jenke - May 22, 2018
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