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Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady
Anthony O’Grady, a towering figure in Australian music journalism, has passed away.

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Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady
Anthony O’Grady, a towering figure in Australian music journalism, has passed away.

The ‘Eminem Esque’ Damages Payout Has Been Slashed by a NZ Court
An Eminem rap battle is back in the NZ courts.

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The ‘Eminem Esque’ Damages Payout Has Been Slashed by a NZ Court
An Eminem rap battle is back in the NZ courts.

Spotify’s latest campaign mocks the Sydney Opera House stoush, PMs and the tampon tax
Spotify goes all-out-edgy for its new, national campaign.

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Spotify’s latest campaign mocks the Sydney Opera House stoush, PMs and the tampon tax
Spotify goes all-out-edgy for its new, national campaign.

Spotify looking for some Christmas joy after rough week
There wasn't much cheer for Spotify as its shareprice tumbled last week.

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Spotify looking for some Christmas joy after rough week
There wasn't much cheer for Spotify as its shareprice tumbled last week.

Apple just dumped its latest social music feature, Connect
Apple Music just can’t seem to get a handle on its social skills.

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Apple just dumped its latest social music feature, Connect
Apple Music just can’t seem to get a handle on its social skills.

Alison Wenham is stepping down as CEO of WIN
Alison Wenham, one of the most powerful figures in the indie music world, is stepping down as chief executive of the Worldwide Independent Network. A tireless advocate for the independent music…

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Alison Wenham is stepping down as CEO of WIN
Alison Wenham, one of the most powerful figures in the indie music world, is stepping down as chief executive of the Worldwide Independent Network. A tireless advocate for the independent music…

NSW Labor willing to bet big on music when the state elections roll around
NSW Labor today endorsed the recommendations of a year-long inquiry into the music and arts economy.

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NSW Labor willing to bet big on music when the state elections roll around
NSW Labor today endorsed the recommendations of a year-long inquiry into the music and arts economy.

After latest NSW festival fatality, a new license regime will start in early 2019
“We are now acting on the panel’s recommendations,” says a spokesman for the agency, confirming the new licence “will begin operating early in the new year.”

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After latest NSW festival fatality, a new license regime will start in early 2019
“We are now acting on the panel’s recommendations,” says a spokesman for the agency, confirming the new licence “will begin operating early in the new year.”

NSW festival organisers tapped for feedback on ‘keeping people safe’ as another punter dies
Festival organisers and licensees received their homework last week, which will help shape the license model.

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NSW festival organisers tapped for feedback on ‘keeping people safe’ as another punter dies
Festival organisers and licensees received their homework last week, which will help shape the license model.

Sony Music acquires Savage Garden catalogue, reunites with John Woodruff
Sony Music is now truly, madly, deeply involved in Savage Garden’s music.

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Sony Music acquires Savage Garden catalogue, reunites with John Woodruff
Sony Music is now truly, madly, deeply involved in Savage Garden’s music.

Drake rules Spotify’s global year-end charts, Sia, 5SOS lead Aussies
All hail King Drake, the boss of Spotify in 2018.

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Drake rules Spotify’s global year-end charts, Sia, 5SOS lead Aussies
All hail King Drake, the boss of Spotify in 2018.

Here's what went down at the Melbourne Insights gathering at the Espy
TIO was on hand as professionals delved into Melbourne’s cultural trends and key priorities for the year ahead.

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Here's what went down at the Melbourne Insights gathering at the Espy
TIO was on hand as professionals delved into Melbourne’s cultural trends and key priorities for the year ahead.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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