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Time's Up in the US turns attention to music industry post-Weinstein
A letter posted by a subcommittee of Time's Up in America marks the first time since Harvey Weinstein that the collective against sexual harassment has called for action against an individual abuser.…
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Time's Up in the US turns attention to music industry post-Weinstein
A letter posted by a subcommittee of Time's Up in America marks the first time since Harvey Weinstein that the collective against sexual harassment has called for action against an individual abuser.…

Post Malone’s 'beerbongs & bentleys' smokes Spotify records
Whether you dig him or dismiss him as an overhyped twit, Post Malone is now a worldwide record-setter. Postie’s second album Beerbongs Bentleys dropped on Friday and swiftly set about busting…

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Post Malone’s 'beerbongs & bentleys' smokes Spotify records
Whether you dig him or dismiss him as an overhyped twit, Post Malone is now a worldwide record-setter. Postie’s second album Beerbongs Bentleys dropped on Friday and swiftly set about busting…

Introducing Prysim: A live music sector management tool - exclusive
New music industry management tool Prysim has been unveiled today to connects artists and venues in one end-to-end system, TIO can exclusively reveal. Founded by Maroochydore artist manager and…

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Introducing Prysim: A live music sector management tool - exclusive
New music industry management tool Prysim has been unveiled today to connects artists and venues in one end-to-end system, TIO can exclusively reveal. Founded by Maroochydore artist manager and…

Google will kill off its Play Music streaming service this year: report
Google parent Alphabet is about to gain a new music streaming music service, and lose another. According to reports out of the U.S., the tech giant will retire its Google Play Music service in the…

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Google will kill off its Play Music streaming service this year: report
Google parent Alphabet is about to gain a new music streaming music service, and lose another. According to reports out of the U.S., the tech giant will retire its Google Play Music service in the…

The music company you work at might be toxic if you experience these 9 things
If you're not happy in your role, it may be because the workplace culture is a breeding ground for fear and stunted professional growth. Not sure if your workplace is toxic? If you experience these…

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The music company you work at might be toxic if you experience these 9 things
If you're not happy in your role, it may be because the workplace culture is a breeding ground for fear and stunted professional growth. Not sure if your workplace is toxic? If you experience these…

Mucho Bravado's Ben Preece signs IV League - EXCLUSIVE
Mucho Bravado are having a banner week. The music management and publicity company's director Ben Preece has signed Melbourne's IV League to a management deal, TIO can exclusively announce. The deal…

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Mucho Bravado's Ben Preece signs IV League - EXCLUSIVE
Mucho Bravado are having a banner week. The music management and publicity company's director Ben Preece has signed Melbourne's IV League to a management deal, TIO can exclusively announce. The deal…

Vincent Bollore, Ex-Chairman of UMG's parent company, detained over alleged corruption
One of France's most influential business moguls, 66-year-old Vincent Bollore, has been detained by police over an investigation into allegations of corrupt business practices in Africa. Vincent…

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Vincent Bollore, Ex-Chairman of UMG's parent company, detained over alleged corruption
One of France's most influential business moguls, 66-year-old Vincent Bollore, has been detained by police over an investigation into allegations of corrupt business practices in Africa. Vincent…

IFPI reports 8.1% growth in global revenues in 2017, Australia is looking ‘healthy‘
It’s official: the recorded music industry’s return to growth isn’t just a blip. It just might be a trend. Fuelled by a spectacular appetite for streaming products, global recorded music revenues…

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IFPI reports 8.1% growth in global revenues in 2017, Australia is looking ‘healthy‘
It’s official: the recorded music industry’s return to growth isn’t just a blip. It just might be a trend. Fuelled by a spectacular appetite for streaming products, global recorded music revenues…

Apple's purchase of Shazam under investigation in Europe
Apple's acquisition of Shazam has hit a major hurdle after the European Commission announced it would investigate the US$400 million deal. The Commission, the European Union’s regulatory authority,…

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Apple's purchase of Shazam under investigation in Europe
Apple's acquisition of Shazam has hit a major hurdle after the European Commission announced it would investigate the US$400 million deal. The Commission, the European Union’s regulatory authority,…

Facebook's frosty relationship with the music industry finally melts
Facebook's music strategy is ramping up and it's frosty relationship with the music industry is melting into a partnership. Following deals with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony/ATV…

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Facebook's frosty relationship with the music industry finally melts
Facebook's music strategy is ramping up and it's frosty relationship with the music industry is melting into a partnership. Following deals with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony/ATV…

BMG expands deal with Dead Letter Circus, inks global recording contract
BMG continues to earn its place as the world’s fourth biggest music publisher. The company has signed Brisbane alt-rock band Dead Letter Circus to a worldwide recording deal; adding to the pair's…

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BMG expands deal with Dead Letter Circus, inks global recording contract
BMG continues to earn its place as the world’s fourth biggest music publisher. The company has signed Brisbane alt-rock band Dead Letter Circus to a worldwide recording deal; adding to the pair's…

Tencent Music eyeing public offering for second half of 2018: Report
China’s dominant music streaming company Tencent Music Entertainment Group is preparing for a flotation later this year that could value the business north of US$25 billion. Tencent Holdings, which…

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Tencent Music eyeing public offering for second half of 2018: Report
China’s dominant music streaming company Tencent Music Entertainment Group is preparing for a flotation later this year that could value the business north of US$25 billion. Tencent Holdings, which…
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