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Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’
The music industry has hit back at Citi's report 'Putting the Band Back Together'

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Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’
The music industry has hit back at Citi's report 'Putting the Band Back Together'

Rhythm and Vines partners with Tixel for ticket resales: exclusive
NZ's Rhythm and Vines Festival is tackling ticket scammers and scalpers through a new partnership with online resale community Tixel.

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Rhythm and Vines partners with Tixel for ticket resales: exclusive
NZ's Rhythm and Vines Festival is tackling ticket scammers and scalpers through a new partnership with online resale community Tixel.

MusicNSW’s new funding round for all-ages music events is now open
The Indent Event Development Grants Program has two levels of funding, which are designed to give young people the chance to put on their own gigs.

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MusicNSW’s new funding round for all-ages music events is now open
The Indent Event Development Grants Program has two levels of funding, which are designed to give young people the chance to put on their own gigs.

It's not the end of days, but be prepared for life after Facebook and Snapchat
The hottest brands in the online world can go ice-cold in the press of a button. Artists should plan for a life after Facebook and Snapchat

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It's not the end of days, but be prepared for life after Facebook and Snapchat
The hottest brands in the online world can go ice-cold in the press of a button. Artists should plan for a life after Facebook and Snapchat

APRA's SongHub Sphere addresses gender inequality in the music biz
Progress had been made in terms of gender inequality but there was still room for improvement, attendees heard at SongHubs Sphere, the first NZ event staged by APRA AMCOS solely for women.

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APRA's SongHub Sphere addresses gender inequality in the music biz
Progress had been made in terms of gender inequality but there was still room for improvement, attendees heard at SongHubs Sphere, the first NZ event staged by APRA AMCOS solely for women.

BIGSOUND unveils full program with last-minute artist additions
The final 2018 BIGSOUND programme is out now.

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BIGSOUND unveils full program with last-minute artist additions
The final 2018 BIGSOUND programme is out now.

Mac DeMarco launches Mac’s Record Label, distributed by Caroline
Canadian indie-rock fave Mac DeMarco has launched Mac’s Record Label, distributed by Caroline globally.

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Mac DeMarco launches Mac’s Record Label, distributed by Caroline
Canadian indie-rock fave Mac DeMarco has launched Mac’s Record Label, distributed by Caroline globally.

NZ's Going Global summit boasts bumper international line-up
The Going Global 2018 speaker line-up includes Chapter Music co-founder Ben O’Connor, BIGSOUND's Maggie Collins, Seventh Street Media's Poppy Reid and Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.

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NZ's Going Global summit boasts bumper international line-up
The Going Global 2018 speaker line-up includes Chapter Music co-founder Ben O’Connor, BIGSOUND's Maggie Collins, Seventh Street Media's Poppy Reid and Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.

UNDR Ctrl launches management division, signs Bag Raiders as first client
UNDR Ctrl has entered into management and unveiled its first signing, Aussie electronic duo Bag Raiders.

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UNDR Ctrl launches management division, signs Bag Raiders as first client
UNDR Ctrl has entered into management and unveiled its first signing, Aussie electronic duo Bag Raiders.

Stephen Cummings reunites with Michael Gudinski through Bloodlines deal
Stephen Cummings is coming home to Michael Gudinski's Mushroom Group, by signing with Bloodlines.

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Stephen Cummings reunites with Michael Gudinski through Bloodlines deal
Stephen Cummings is coming home to Michael Gudinski's Mushroom Group, by signing with Bloodlines.

Musicians only made 12% of $43 billion earned by the industry last year: Report
Musicians are still near the back of the queue when it comes to earning money for their work, according to a new report from Citibank

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Musicians only made 12% of $43 billion earned by the industry last year: Report
Musicians are still near the back of the queue when it comes to earning money for their work, according to a new report from Citibank

Warner Music Group sells its entire stake in Spotify, will pay out to artists
WMG CEO Stephen Cooper confirmed the company had sold its remaining shares in Spotify for $US504 million..

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Warner Music Group sells its entire stake in Spotify, will pay out to artists
WMG CEO Stephen Cooper confirmed the company had sold its remaining shares in Spotify for $US504 million..
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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