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The Buckleys begin virtual North American tour through Live Nation
The rise of breakout Australian band The Buckleys ain't no daydream.

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The Buckleys begin virtual North American tour through Live Nation
The rise of breakout Australian band The Buckleys ain't no daydream.

'Clerical error' robs 5SOS of #1 debut on Billboard album chart
Someone made a soul-crushing boo-boo leaving 5SOS at #2 in the US this week.

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'Clerical error' robs 5SOS of #1 debut on Billboard album chart
Someone made a soul-crushing boo-boo leaving 5SOS at #2 in the US this week.

'I’m so happy': Montaigne will still get her shot at Eurovision glory
Montaigne will represent Australia at next year's Eurovision.

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'I’m so happy': Montaigne will still get her shot at Eurovision glory
Montaigne will represent Australia at next year's Eurovision.

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino donates $250k to Crew Nation fund
Live Nation will be contacting affected crew members from this week.

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Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino donates $250k to Crew Nation fund
Live Nation will be contacting affected crew members from this week.

Will the Government's $130b wage subsidy keep the music biz afloat?
There is some fresh hope for music businesses facing uncertain futures.

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Will the Government's $130b wage subsidy keep the music biz afloat?
There is some fresh hope for music businesses facing uncertain futures.

5SOS could claim the #1 album in US, UK & Australia this week
Early projections have emerged for one of the week’s biggest new albums.

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5SOS could claim the #1 album in US, UK & Australia this week
Early projections have emerged for one of the week’s biggest new albums.

Music biz conference MIDEM cancelled, virtual event coming
In news that will surprise nobody, MIDEM 2020 has been cancelled.

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Music biz conference MIDEM cancelled, virtual event coming
In news that will surprise nobody, MIDEM 2020 has been cancelled.

Ka-Ching! Meet the Brisbane muso ready to save the biz from broke
Brisbane-based artist Joseph Knox-Wheeler launched The Merch Desk.

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Ka-Ching! Meet the Brisbane muso ready to save the biz from broke
Brisbane-based artist Joseph Knox-Wheeler launched The Merch Desk.

COVID-19 forces APRA Music Awards to a new home on the internet
The event was scheduled for April 28 in Sydney.

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COVID-19 forces APRA Music Awards to a new home on the internet
The event was scheduled for April 28 in Sydney.

Aussie hitmaker Sam Fischer talks isolation in LA & viral hit 'This City'
Sam Fischer is bunkered down in Hollywood, but his spirit remains on the up.

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Aussie hitmaker Sam Fischer talks isolation in LA & viral hit 'This City'
Sam Fischer is bunkered down in Hollywood, but his spirit remains on the up.

PPCA pledge cash advances to Aussie acts doing it tough
PPCA has announced some welcome relief to affected artists.

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PPCA pledge cash advances to Aussie acts doing it tough
PPCA has announced some welcome relief to affected artists.

How the ATO and big banks plan to help virus-affected small biz
Unpacking the Government's stimulus package for small businesses.

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How the ATO and big banks plan to help virus-affected small biz
Unpacking the Government's stimulus package for small businesses.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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