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Poppy Reid

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Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
Australia’s PS Music Group expands [EXCLUSIVE]

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
The Aussie songwriter behind 'Praying' is joining Kesha on tour

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
The Aussie songwriter behind 'Praying' is joining Kesha on tour

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2018
Sony’s US$2.3bn buyout of EMI Publishing a ‘step too far,’ indies say

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
Sony’s US$2.3bn buyout of EMI Publishing a ‘step too far,’ indies say

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
KLP and Anna Fitzgerald launch netball tournament for the music industry

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
KLP and Anna Fitzgerald launch netball tournament for the music industry

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 23, 2018
Downtown announces first ever signing in Australia [EXCLUSIVE]

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2018
Downtown announces first ever signing in Australia [EXCLUSIVE]

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2018
The Pussycat Dolls enlist 'Blurred Lines' attorney to sue Daily Mail

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2018
The Pussycat Dolls enlist 'Blurred Lines' attorney to sue Daily Mail

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2018
Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
Paradigm Agency Roundtable: Breaking Australian bands internationally

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

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,…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
Merlin sold its stake in Spotify and immediately distributed the cash to members

News

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,…

By Poppy Reid - May 21, 2018
YouTube Music is coming (and YouTube Red is going)

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 18, 2018
YouTube Music is coming (and YouTube Red is going)

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 18, 2018
YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2018
YouTube is crediting music creators in more than 500 million videos

News

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2018
Is Troy Carter about to bail on Spotify?

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2018
Is Troy Carter about to bail on Spotify?

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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…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2018
Live Nation launches global Women Nation Fund

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2018
Live Nation launches global Women Nation Fund

News

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…

By Poppy Reid - May 16, 2018
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