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Coldplay take legal action over bootlegged merch, Neil Finn to livestream album recording, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Neil Finn releasing the actual recording of new solo album via livestream - via Stuff.co.nz After a long stint with BMI, Adele has left to…

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Coldplay take legal action over bootlegged merch, Neil Finn to livestream album recording, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Neil Finn releasing the actual recording of new solo album via livestream - via Stuff.co.nz After a long stint with BMI, Adele has left to…

EXCLUSIVE: Falcona signs New Zealand trap producer QUIX
The booking agency that helped shape success stories for artists such as Alison Wonderland, Hayden James, ShockOne and Hook N Sling, has inked a deal with New Zealand based export QUIX. Trap producer…

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EXCLUSIVE: Falcona signs New Zealand trap producer QUIX
The booking agency that helped shape success stories for artists such as Alison Wonderland, Hayden James, ShockOne and Hook N Sling, has inked a deal with New Zealand based export QUIX. Trap producer…

APRA AMCOS shines light on sexist music industry with research, makes moves to change it
Female screen composers are less likely to achieve a sustainable career, less likely to be given fair opportunities for work (despite being more educated), and less likely to win professional…

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APRA AMCOS shines light on sexist music industry with research, makes moves to change it
Female screen composers are less likely to achieve a sustainable career, less likely to be given fair opportunities for work (despite being more educated), and less likely to win professional…

Mushroom Group launches new creative house
Michael Gudinski is expanding his independent music empire with the launch of a new creative arm for brands and businesses wanting an in with popular culture. The Melbourne-based Mushroom Group of…

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Mushroom Group launches new creative house
Michael Gudinski is expanding his independent music empire with the launch of a new creative arm for brands and businesses wanting an in with popular culture. The Melbourne-based Mushroom Group of…

Gold Coast artist Paces signs to The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj's label in the US
Gold Coast producer Paces has signed to US label Republic Records with a deal announced by his Australian label etcetc. The deal, inked for the world excluding Australia and New Zealand, will see…

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Gold Coast artist Paces signs to The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj's label in the US
Gold Coast producer Paces has signed to US label Republic Records with a deal announced by his Australian label etcetc. The deal, inked for the world excluding Australia and New Zealand, will see…

Music mogul Simon Napier-Bell (George Michael, Sinéad O'Connor) is coming to Australia
The British music mogul who wears manager, author, composer, record producer and film maker among his many hats, is coming to Australia for a series of talks. During his almost 50-year career, Simon…

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Music mogul Simon Napier-Bell (George Michael, Sinéad O'Connor) is coming to Australia
The British music mogul who wears manager, author, composer, record producer and film maker among his many hats, is coming to Australia for a series of talks. During his almost 50-year career, Simon…

Commercial Radio Australia rebrands, MTV returning TRL, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Commercial Radio Australia rebrands as Radio Alive. The new marketing campaign will be launched at its annual conference in Melbourne…

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Commercial Radio Australia rebrands, MTV returning TRL, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Commercial Radio Australia rebrands as Radio Alive. The new marketing campaign will be launched at its annual conference in Melbourne…

US PROs ASCAP and BMI join forces for comprehensive song database
In a rare show of unity, the rival U.S. performing right associations ASCAP and BMI have teamed up to build a one-of-a-kind database of musical works from their combined repertories that should help…

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US PROs ASCAP and BMI join forces for comprehensive song database
In a rare show of unity, the rival U.S. performing right associations ASCAP and BMI have teamed up to build a one-of-a-kind database of musical works from their combined repertories that should help…

Ashley Page on managing Broods & Joel Little, and the blunt advice he received from Lyor Cohen
To say Ashley Page is on a roll is an understatement. The British-born, Auckland-based industry figure has been in a purple patch since he was working with artists such as Garbage at Mushroom /…

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Ashley Page on managing Broods & Joel Little, and the blunt advice he received from Lyor Cohen
To say Ashley Page is on a roll is an understatement. The British-born, Auckland-based industry figure has been in a purple patch since he was working with artists such as Garbage at Mushroom /…

SoundCloud set to close Australian office
Following SoundCloud's dramatic cost-cutting measures, where it slashed 173 staff members, and closed its offices in London and San Francisco, the service plans to quietly close its Australian…

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SoundCloud set to close Australian office
Following SoundCloud's dramatic cost-cutting measures, where it slashed 173 staff members, and closed its offices in London and San Francisco, the service plans to quietly close its Australian…

Indie-Con Australia 2017: A quick-fire Q&A with Stu Watters
It’s all about the indies this week in Adelaide. The independent music community is gathering this week in the South Australian capital for the 11th national AIR Awards and the inaugural Indie-Con…

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Indie-Con Australia 2017: A quick-fire Q&A with Stu Watters
It’s all about the indies this week in Adelaide. The independent music community is gathering this week in the South Australian capital for the 11th national AIR Awards and the inaugural Indie-Con…

TEG partners with Division Agency, Stephen Budd comments on Bieber cancellation, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Disco legends KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, VILLAGE PEOPLE and SISTER SLEDGE will hit a day on the green this December - via ADOTG Universal…

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TEG partners with Division Agency, Stephen Budd comments on Bieber cancellation, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Disco legends KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, VILLAGE PEOPLE and SISTER SLEDGE will hit a day on the green this December - via ADOTG Universal…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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