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Melbourne is now officially the live music capital of the world
Sydney-siders, get ready to swallow your pride and accept a sour, most-unfortunate fate - Melbourne has been officially recognised as the world's live music capital. According to the second-ever…

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Melbourne is now officially the live music capital of the world
Sydney-siders, get ready to swallow your pride and accept a sour, most-unfortunate fate - Melbourne has been officially recognised as the world's live music capital. According to the second-ever…

BMG acquires Australian production house Big Bang & Fuzz
BMG has acquired the Asia-Pacific production music house Big Bang Fuzz (BBF) as a means to further its BMG Production Music business unit. The move will allow for BMG Production Music to service the…

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BMG acquires Australian production house Big Bang & Fuzz
BMG has acquired the Asia-Pacific production music house Big Bang Fuzz (BBF) as a means to further its BMG Production Music business unit. The move will allow for BMG Production Music to service the…

Midnight Oil to receive the Ted Albert award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
Midnight Oil have truly transcended what it means to simply be a band. A political force to be reckoned with, the band are responsible for crafting iconic anthems that have become essentials in the…

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Midnight Oil to receive the Ted Albert award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
Midnight Oil have truly transcended what it means to simply be a band. A political force to be reckoned with, the band are responsible for crafting iconic anthems that have become essentials in the…

Spotify's official debut market value has reached just under $30bn
Spotify's shares on the stock market have momentarily begun trading, and according to Music Business Worldwide, individual shares have officially debuted at $166 each, resulting in a total market cap…

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Spotify's official debut market value has reached just under $30bn
Spotify's shares on the stock market have momentarily begun trading, and according to Music Business Worldwide, individual shares have officially debuted at $166 each, resulting in a total market cap…
U.S physical sales have trumped digital downloads for the first time since 2011
The vinyl revival has taken over the minds (and wallets) of music fans globally in recent years, enabling consumers young and old to revel in the joy of owning physical copies of their favourite…
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U.S physical sales have trumped digital downloads for the first time since 2011
The vinyl revival has taken over the minds (and wallets) of music fans globally in recent years, enabling consumers young and old to revel in the joy of owning physical copies of their favourite…

A portfolio of unseen Beatles photos has sold for £250,000 at an auction
Pieces of The Beatles' history signify important chapters in the development of the monolithic rock and pop industry that came to be. Although the band's career has been documented in multiple…

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A portfolio of unseen Beatles photos has sold for £250,000 at an auction
Pieces of The Beatles' history signify important chapters in the development of the monolithic rock and pop industry that came to be. Although the band's career has been documented in multiple…

Andy Golledge is the inaugural winner of the Americana Music Prize
Andy Golledge has been announced as the recipient of the first-ever Americana Music Prize of Australia. He was awarded the prize over the weekend at the Crossroads in the Vines music festival.…

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Andy Golledge is the inaugural winner of the Americana Music Prize
Andy Golledge has been announced as the recipient of the first-ever Americana Music Prize of Australia. He was awarded the prize over the weekend at the Crossroads in the Vines music festival.…

Mirror Music have signed their first ever US based artist
Mirror Music Group have quickly established themselves as a growing force to be reckoned with within Australia's indie music scene. The management company and label currently represent an impressive…

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Mirror Music have signed their first ever US based artist
Mirror Music Group have quickly established themselves as a growing force to be reckoned with within Australia's indie music scene. The management company and label currently represent an impressive…

Spotify is now letting listeners edit track details
Spotify accounts have become another extension of most dedicated music listeners personalities - everything from curating the perfect playlist name to selecting tracks for your latest crestfallen…

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Spotify is now letting listeners edit track details
Spotify accounts have become another extension of most dedicated music listeners personalities - everything from curating the perfect playlist name to selecting tracks for your latest crestfallen…

NOVA launches podcast for women in media and music today
NOVA Entertainment has launched a special podcast series called 'In Her Own Words', featuring interviews with eight inspirational women in diverse roles within the media industry, in celebration of…

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NOVA launches podcast for women in media and music today
NOVA Entertainment has launched a special podcast series called 'In Her Own Words', featuring interviews with eight inspirational women in diverse roles within the media industry, in celebration of…

Gibson's credit rating lowered to 'CCC-', suggests there's "little prospect for recovery"
As reported The Industry Observer last month, iconic guitar brand Gibson is currently facing bankruptcy, with the company owing $145 million in bank loans that were issued in 2013. Since then, the…

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Gibson's credit rating lowered to 'CCC-', suggests there's "little prospect for recovery"
As reported The Industry Observer last month, iconic guitar brand Gibson is currently facing bankruptcy, with the company owing $145 million in bank loans that were issued in 2013. Since then, the…

Tower Records founder Russ Solomon has passed away, aged 92
The 92-year-old founder of the Tower Records empire has passed away, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. According to the report, the music mogul suffered a sudden heart attack while watching the…

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Tower Records founder Russ Solomon has passed away, aged 92
The 92-year-old founder of the Tower Records empire has passed away, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. According to the report, the music mogul suffered a sudden heart attack while watching the…
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