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Illy now has the world at his feet thanks to a new deal with Sony Music.

A partnership with Playbill Venue Management will take over the leases and renovate the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of Industries.

Liquid State managing director Gunnar Greve sat for an in-depth chat on China, streaming and EDM star Alan Walker.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will examine online ticketing and the secondary market in a public workshop mapped out for the early stages of 2019.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was on hand to formally induct APRA chair Jenny Morris into the NZ Music Hall Of Fame.

"We want our bands to have a brand they feel proud of.”

“Our jury council could not separate these extraordinary women and decided to acknowledge all three,” said AWMA Director & Executive Producer, Vicki Gordon.

Could this finally be the end of the year-long saga?

"Fowlers Live has operated for just over 15 years and gained a national reputation as a quality venue that filled a significant place in the live music industry."

"Beyond chuffed to be joining such a talented family at Select Music -- can’t wait for our future together,” imbi posted on their social channels.