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Soundcharts Founder David Weiszfeld: 'Major labels use us for two main reasons'
When music analytics platform Soundcharts launched its new service last month - complete with an overhaul of its pricing and data sets - David Weiszfeld, Founder CEO of Soundcharts, detailed his…

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Soundcharts Founder David Weiszfeld: 'Major labels use us for two main reasons'
When music analytics platform Soundcharts launched its new service last month - complete with an overhaul of its pricing and data sets - David Weiszfeld, Founder CEO of Soundcharts, detailed his…

Michael Jackson Estate tries to distract fans with "limited time only" concert films
As the controversial Leaving Neverland documentary is set to air in Australia this week, Michael Jackson's Estate is doing its very best to distract the King of Pop's declining fans. Around 20…

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Michael Jackson Estate tries to distract fans with "limited time only" concert films
As the controversial Leaving Neverland documentary is set to air in Australia this week, Michael Jackson's Estate is doing its very best to distract the King of Pop's declining fans. Around 20…

Audible team up with The Brag Media to re-launch DBNews
Australian Gen Z and Millennial publisher The Brag Media has inked a partnership with Amazon's audiobook service Audible for its music news show. Hosted on The Brag Media's Gen Z publication Don't…

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Audible team up with The Brag Media to re-launch DBNews
Australian Gen Z and Millennial publisher The Brag Media has inked a partnership with Amazon's audiobook service Audible for its music news show. Hosted on The Brag Media's Gen Z publication Don't…

ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation
Following an open letter from Bluesfest's Peter Noble, a rally in Sydney which saw over 10,000 protesters call for more consideration from the NSW Government, and countless other calls for clarity…

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ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation
Following an open letter from Bluesfest's Peter Noble, a rally in Sydney which saw over 10,000 protesters call for more consideration from the NSW Government, and countless other calls for clarity…

Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018
Live Nation has delivered its eighth consecutive year of record results. The promoter giant delivered double-digit attendance growth of 93 Million (up 8%), as well as an increased concert revenue of…

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Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018
Live Nation has delivered its eighth consecutive year of record results. The promoter giant delivered double-digit attendance growth of 93 Million (up 8%), as well as an increased concert revenue of…

Warner's war is over: Spotify will launch in India after court reprieve
Spotify's long-running issues with the major label sector were always going to come to a head at some point. The streaming giant's current war with Warner Music Group may just be a small insight into…

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Warner's war is over: Spotify will launch in India after court reprieve
Spotify's long-running issues with the major label sector were always going to come to a head at some point. The streaming giant's current war with Warner Music Group may just be a small insight into…

Laneway, Days Like This, among NSW Govt's ‘high risk’ festival list
Gladys Berejiklian's NSW Government has revealed a list of 14 music festivals deemed “high risk” in the wake of five punters who died from suspected drug overdoses in the past six months. The…

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Laneway, Days Like This, among NSW Govt's ‘high risk’ festival list
Gladys Berejiklian's NSW Government has revealed a list of 14 music festivals deemed “high risk” in the wake of five punters who died from suspected drug overdoses in the past six months. The…

International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists
As the local industry fights for an Australian music quota across streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the international industry is still fairly new to the idea. While jurisdictions…

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International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists
As the local industry fights for an Australian music quota across streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the international industry is still fairly new to the idea. While jurisdictions…
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Olympia inks three major international label and agency deals [EXCLUSIVE]
Melbourne art-pop artist Olympia is about to become a household name across the US and UK with the announcement of three major international label and agency signings. TIO can exclusively reveal…
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Olympia inks three major international label and agency deals [EXCLUSIVE]
Melbourne art-pop artist Olympia is about to become a household name across the US and UK with the announcement of three major international label and agency signings. TIO can exclusively reveal…

Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so
The global music industry congregated in Amsterdam late last week to discuss some of the most pertinent issues affecting its sector, and to share the kind of knowledge you don’t often get at less…

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Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so
The global music industry congregated in Amsterdam late last week to discuss some of the most pertinent issues affecting its sector, and to share the kind of knowledge you don’t often get at less…

What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?
Using his 12 years in the sporting industry, Ben Mackriell, EVP Perform Head of OptaPro, offered up lessons on how data can change culture at FastForward Amsterdam. Using his years as a professional…

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What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?
Using his 12 years in the sporting industry, Ben Mackriell, EVP Perform Head of OptaPro, offered up lessons on how data can change culture at FastForward Amsterdam. Using his years as a professional…

What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam
From the rise and rise of vinyl sales and what that means for artists, to lessons from those who make big bucks without ownership, to why staying healthy on the road isn’t just an artist issue,…

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What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam
From the rise and rise of vinyl sales and what that means for artists, to lessons from those who make big bucks without ownership, to why staying healthy on the road isn’t just an artist issue,…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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