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Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony’s planned acquisition of EMI Music Publishing has shifted to the next stage, with the music major having completed its notification filing to European competition authorities. The European…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2018
Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

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Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony’s planned acquisition of EMI Music Publishing has shifted to the next stage, with the music major having completed its notification filing to European competition authorities. The European…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 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
The Orchard, Nightlife Music strike ‘ground-breaking’ licensing deal

The Orchard, Nightlife Music strike ‘ground-breaking’ licensing deal

The Orchard, the powerhouse Sony Music-owned distributor and label services company, has licensed its catalogue to Nightlife Music for public performance use in what both parties are calling a huge…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2018
The Orchard, Nightlife Music strike ‘ground-breaking’ licensing deal

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The Orchard, Nightlife Music strike ‘ground-breaking’ licensing deal

The Orchard, the powerhouse Sony Music-owned distributor and label services company, has licensed its catalogue to Nightlife Music for public performance use in what both parties are calling a huge…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2018
Sony Music cashes up with $260m Spotify stock sale

Sony Music cashes up with $260m Spotify stock sale

Amidst all the hype and hullabaloo of Spotify’s rebirth as a public company this week, a few pressing questions about its content-providing shareholders were quietly answered. Spotify bypassed the…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 6, 2018
Sony Music cashes up with $260m Spotify stock sale

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Sony Music cashes up with $260m Spotify stock sale

Amidst all the hype and hullabaloo of Spotify’s rebirth as a public company this week, a few pressing questions about its content-providing shareholders were quietly answered. Spotify bypassed the…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 6, 2018
Denis Handlin AO at #TIOawards: Artists are writing their own success stories

Denis Handlin AO at #TIOawards: Artists are writing their own success stories

The Industry Observer Awards were judged by a panel of independent music industry professionals across a number of management companies and record labels. On the 2nd of November 2021, the panel…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 5, 2018
Denis Handlin AO at #TIOawards: Artists are writing their own success stories

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Denis Handlin AO at #TIOawards: Artists are writing their own success stories

The Industry Observer Awards were judged by a panel of independent music industry professionals across a number of management companies and record labels. On the 2nd of November 2021, the panel…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 5, 2018
Doug Morris reuniting with Warner Music: reports

Doug Morris reuniting with Warner Music: reports

Doug Morris is reportedly back in business with Warner Music Group, the music major which sensationally fired the power-player more than 20 years ago. According to multiple reports, WMG is close to…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2018
Doug Morris reuniting with Warner Music: reports

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Doug Morris reuniting with Warner Music: reports

Doug Morris is reportedly back in business with Warner Music Group, the music major which sensationally fired the power-player more than 20 years ago. According to multiple reports, WMG is close to…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2018
2018 The Industry Observer Awards presented by TicketWeb winners announced

2018 The Industry Observer Awards presented by TicketWeb winners announced

TRIPLE J’S BEN AND LIAM AWARDED RADIO HOST OF THE YEAR MAREE HAMBLION NAMED PUBLISHER A R OF THE YEAR ANNA FITZGERALD NAMED PUBLICIST OF THE YEAR BLUESFEST TAKES OUT FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR HORDERN…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 27, 2018
2018 The Industry Observer Awards presented by TicketWeb winners announced

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2018 The Industry Observer Awards presented by TicketWeb winners announced

TRIPLE J’S BEN AND LIAM AWARDED RADIO HOST OF THE YEAR MAREE HAMBLION NAMED PUBLISHER A R OF THE YEAR ANNA FITZGERALD NAMED PUBLICIST OF THE YEAR BLUESFEST TAKES OUT FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR HORDERN…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 27, 2018
Australian artists launch US copyright battle over ‘blatant copying’ of country song

Australian artists launch US copyright battle over ‘blatant copying’ of country song

Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are among the targets of a US copyright lawsuit launched by two Australians who claim their country song was ripped off. The complaint was filed on Wednesday…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 11, 2018
Australian artists launch US copyright battle over ‘blatant copying’ of country song

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Australian artists launch US copyright battle over ‘blatant copying’ of country song

Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are among the targets of a US copyright lawsuit launched by two Australians who claim their country song was ripped off. The complaint was filed on Wednesday…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 11, 2018
2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

New year, new industry. If 2017 was the year of tech innovation, partnerships that hope to curb copyright issues, creative independence, and the start of a movement to tackle sexual misconduct, then…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2018
2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

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2018 music industry predictions from the Australian pros

New year, new industry. If 2017 was the year of tech innovation, partnerships that hope to curb copyright issues, creative independence, and the start of a movement to tackle sexual misconduct, then…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 10, 2018
The funniest tweets about last night's 2017 ARIA Awards

The funniest tweets about last night's 2017 ARIA Awards

While acts like Gang of Youths, Amy Shark and Paul Kelly brought tears to our eyes last night with their multiple ARIA wins (scroll down if you're just here to view the winners), another hero on the…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 29, 2017
The funniest tweets about last night's 2017 ARIA Awards

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The funniest tweets about last night's 2017 ARIA Awards

While acts like Gang of Youths, Amy Shark and Paul Kelly brought tears to our eyes last night with their multiple ARIA wins (scroll down if you're just here to view the winners), another hero on the…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 29, 2017
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