The Orchard

Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with a New Zealand label, claiming contract breaches left her unpaid.

Social Family Records has appointed Michael Bond as label manager.

Pithouse, who was considered a leading candidate for the top job at Sony Music Australia, is said to have joined Three Six Zero.

Page 1 Management is writing a new chapter as it opens an Australian office and hires Na-ima Braimah.

Sources told TMN on Tuesday that Pithouse resigned from The Orchard, but it is not yet clear if he is remaining with Sony Music in another capacity.

BTS are leaving Sony Music's Columbia Records and Orchard distribution for Universal Music Group in a surprise move. 

Kristy Cox is also gearing up to release her seventh LP later this year.

It’s business as usual for Nick Cave, Kevin Parker, Sia and the phalanx of Aussie acts and labels who rely on the services of AWAL and KNR.

Sony/ATV will handle all aspects of the new services.

Tim Pithouse has been busy since he left Australia to take a top role at The Orchard in New York.