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Jaddan Comerford: “Vance Joy is so much bigger than you realise”
Vance Joy is making headway with his second album. Just don’t expect it to drop this year. Following a stretch writing and recording abroad, the Aussie singer-songwriter dropped a surprise release…

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Jaddan Comerford: “Vance Joy is so much bigger than you realise”
Vance Joy is making headway with his second album. Just don’t expect it to drop this year. Following a stretch writing and recording abroad, the Aussie singer-songwriter dropped a surprise release…

‘Despacito’ becomes most streamed song of all time six months after release
Times they are a-changing. Just last week, 'Gangam Style' was dethroned by 'See You Again' as the most-watched video on YouTube. Now, 'Despacito' has knocked 'Sorry' off the top spot as the most…

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‘Despacito’ becomes most streamed song of all time six months after release
Times they are a-changing. Just last week, 'Gangam Style' was dethroned by 'See You Again' as the most-watched video on YouTube. Now, 'Despacito' has knocked 'Sorry' off the top spot as the most…

Guns N' Roses blow away the pack on Pollstar’s Top 50 Mid-Year Touring Report
Guns N' Roses are still packing heat. The reunited stadium rockers have shifted more concert tickets than any other act in the world this year, according to a mid-year report published by touring…

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Guns N' Roses blow away the pack on Pollstar’s Top 50 Mid-Year Touring Report
Guns N' Roses are still packing heat. The reunited stadium rockers have shifted more concert tickets than any other act in the world this year, according to a mid-year report published by touring…

Amy Wheatley appointed GM of Ministry of Sound, Madonna wants sale of Tupac letter blocked, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Madonna Wants Sale of Tupac Prison Letter Blocked, Claims It Was Stolen From Her Home - via Vulture The Nielsen numbers are in, and…

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Amy Wheatley appointed GM of Ministry of Sound, Madonna wants sale of Tupac letter blocked, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Madonna Wants Sale of Tupac Prison Letter Blocked, Claims It Was Stolen From Her Home - via Vulture The Nielsen numbers are in, and…

UMA's branded entertainment agency expands
Universal Music Australia has tapped the person behind Myer's rebrand for its entertainment agency, BRING. James Griffiths, who was previously Creative Director at Ideaworks in Sydney, has been…

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UMA's branded entertainment agency expands
Universal Music Australia has tapped the person behind Myer's rebrand for its entertainment agency, BRING. James Griffiths, who was previously Creative Director at Ideaworks in Sydney, has been…

Aus Govt asking for voluntary access to encrypted Google data, UMPG Australia signs Ruel, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. UMPG Australia Signs Ruel To Global Publishing Deal Australian government to ask for voluntary access to encrypted Apple, Google,…

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Aus Govt asking for voluntary access to encrypted Google data, UMPG Australia signs Ruel, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. UMPG Australia Signs Ruel To Global Publishing Deal Australian government to ask for voluntary access to encrypted Apple, Google,…

Prince catalogue will be shopped once more after judge rescinds UMG deal
A significant chunk of Prince’s catalogue will return to market after a judge nullified Universal Music Group's contentious, multi-million dollar content deal with the late artist’s estate. Last…

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Prince catalogue will be shopped once more after judge rescinds UMG deal
A significant chunk of Prince’s catalogue will return to market after a judge nullified Universal Music Group's contentious, multi-million dollar content deal with the late artist’s estate. Last…

Believe on Sony sale: “That information is not true”
Believe Digital CEO Denis Ladegaillerie has vehemently denied reports that Sony is set to acquire the French-born service for a price between US$355-$444m. Speaking to Music Business Worldwide,…

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Believe on Sony sale: “That information is not true”
Believe Digital CEO Denis Ladegaillerie has vehemently denied reports that Sony is set to acquire the French-born service for a price between US$355-$444m. Speaking to Music Business Worldwide,…

Golden Robot adds Guns N' Roses member to roster
Joining Golden Robot Records' roster of local rock icons, including Rose Tattoo, The Superjesus and Mi-Sex, is Dizzy Reed. The Guns N’ Roses band member is set to release his long-awaited solo album…

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Golden Robot adds Guns N' Roses member to roster
Joining Golden Robot Records' roster of local rock icons, including Rose Tattoo, The Superjesus and Mi-Sex, is Dizzy Reed. The Guns N’ Roses band member is set to release his long-awaited solo album…

AMCOS Chair Ian James talks change, copyright and finding Brett Cottle’s successor
Make no mistake, Brett Cottle will be a hard act to follow. The APRA AMCOS CEO has announced his departure from the organisation with effect from June 2018, drawing an end to his 27-year reign at the…

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AMCOS Chair Ian James talks change, copyright and finding Brett Cottle’s successor
Make no mistake, Brett Cottle will be a hard act to follow. The APRA AMCOS CEO has announced his departure from the organisation with effect from June 2018, drawing an end to his 27-year reign at the…

UNIFIED relaunches, announces staff promotions
UNIFIED has come along in leaps and bounds since launching in 2011. To reflect the massive growth and changes within the company, UNIFIED has reorganised and relaunched as UNIFIED Music Group, a…

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UNIFIED relaunches, announces staff promotions
UNIFIED has come along in leaps and bounds since launching in 2011. To reflect the massive growth and changes within the company, UNIFIED has reorganised and relaunched as UNIFIED Music Group, a…

SoundCloud rejects article which claims it's running out of cash
SoundCloud has rubbished a report that claimed the popular but financially-strained streaming music service was counting down the days until its own extinction. The music service’s problems came into…

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SoundCloud rejects article which claims it's running out of cash
SoundCloud has rubbished a report that claimed the popular but financially-strained streaming music service was counting down the days until its own extinction. The music service’s problems came into…
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