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Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]
PS Music Group, a local booking agency, promoter and management company, has expanded operations with the launch of a second national office. TIO can exclusively reveal the previously Brisbane-based…
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Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]
PS Music Group, a local booking agency, promoter and management company, has expanded operations with the launch of a second national office. TIO can exclusively reveal the previously Brisbane-based…

The Aussie songwriter behind 'Praying' is joining Kesha on tour
Melbourne singer-songwriter Ben Abraham, who co-wrote Kesha's global vindication 'Praying' with Kesha and Ryan Lewis, will support the pop sensation on her Australian tour. Ben Abraham's songwriting…

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The Aussie songwriter behind 'Praying' is joining Kesha on tour
Melbourne singer-songwriter Ben Abraham, who co-wrote Kesha's global vindication 'Praying' with Kesha and Ryan Lewis, will support the pop sensation on her Australian tour. Ben Abraham's songwriting…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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Downtown announces first ever signing in Australia [EXCLUSIVE]
Less than three months after announcing its expansion to Sydney, global rights-management firm Downtown Music Publishing has signed its first artist to the local roster. Western Australia…
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Downtown announces first ever signing in Australia [EXCLUSIVE]
Less than three months after announcing its expansion to Sydney, global rights-management firm Downtown Music Publishing has signed its first artist to the local roster. Western Australia…

The Pussycat Dolls enlist 'Blurred Lines' attorney to sue Daily Mail
The Pussycat Dolls, the girl group created as a joint venture between US dancer choreographer Robin Antin and Interscope Records, are suing UK news outlet the Daily Mail for defamation. The UK's…

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The Pussycat Dolls enlist 'Blurred Lines' attorney to sue Daily Mail
The Pussycat Dolls, the girl group created as a joint venture between US dancer choreographer Robin Antin and Interscope Records, are suing UK news outlet the Daily Mail for defamation. The UK's…

Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally
With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Monterey, Nashville, San Diego, Berkeley, Austin, Chicago, and Toronto - and a music roster which includes Imagine Dragons, Run The Jewels and…

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Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally
With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Monterey, Nashville, San Diego, Berkeley, Austin, Chicago, and Toronto - and a music roster which includes Imagine Dragons, Run The Jewels and…

Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members
Merlin, the independents’ global digital rights agency, quietly announced earlier this month that it had sold its entire equity stake in Spotify and the proceeds, according to its CEO Charles Caldas,…

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Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members
Merlin, the independents’ global digital rights agency, quietly announced earlier this month that it had sold its entire equity stake in Spotify and the proceeds, according to its CEO Charles Caldas,…

YouTube Music is coming (and YouTube Red is going)
Australians and New Zealanders will get the first spin on YouTube’s new subscription music platform, YouTube Music, which finally launches in these parts next Wednesday (May 23). After months of…

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YouTube Music is coming (and YouTube Red is going)
Australians and New Zealanders will get the first spin on YouTube’s new subscription music platform, YouTube Music, which finally launches in these parts next Wednesday (May 23). After months of…

YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos
YouTube’s charm offensive with the music community cranks up a gear with the streaming giant's announcement overnight it will recognise the creators of the music on its platform. Alphabet’s…

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YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos
YouTube’s charm offensive with the music community cranks up a gear with the streaming giant's announcement overnight it will recognise the creators of the music on its platform. Alphabet’s…

Is Troy Carter about to bail on Spotify?
Troy Carter, the former manager of Lady Gaga and current Global Head of Creative Services at Spotify, could be looking carefully at his career options right now. According to multiple reports, the…

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Is Troy Carter about to bail on Spotify?
Troy Carter, the former manager of Lady Gaga and current Global Head of Creative Services at Spotify, could be looking carefully at his career options right now. According to multiple reports, the…

Live Nation launches global Women Nation Fund
Promoter and venue giant Live Nation has established an early-stage investment fund focused on female-led live music businesses. Available to female-led festivals, events and promotion companies on a…

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Live Nation launches global Women Nation Fund
Promoter and venue giant Live Nation has established an early-stage investment fund focused on female-led live music businesses. Available to female-led festivals, events and promotion companies on a…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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