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Lithe Leads Spotify’s Australian Charge In First Half
The Australian Music Global Impact List ranks the top 30 tracks from Aussie artists outside of Australia, for tracks released in H1.

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Lithe Leads Spotify’s Australian Charge In First Half
The Australian Music Global Impact List ranks the top 30 tracks from Aussie artists outside of Australia, for tracks released in H1.

SXSW Sydney: WME's Lucy Dickins, Frontier Touring's Susan Heymann Added to Line-Up
The program for SXSW Sydney 2024 continues to grow, with Lucy Dickins, Susan Heymann and Will Page added to the speakers lineup.

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SXSW Sydney: WME's Lucy Dickins, Frontier Touring's Susan Heymann Added to Line-Up
The program for SXSW Sydney 2024 continues to grow, with Lucy Dickins, Susan Heymann and Will Page added to the speakers lineup.

QMusic Unveils New Leadership
Vivienne Mellish is the new president of QMusic, with John “JC” Collins confirmed as vice president, The Music Network can reveal.

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QMusic Unveils New Leadership
Vivienne Mellish is the new president of QMusic, with John “JC” Collins confirmed as vice president, The Music Network can reveal.

Bad Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour, Agent Splits After Trump Comment
After an ill-advised joke, the duo’s "Spicy Meatball" tour of Australia and New Zealand was abruptly cancelled, and Gass' agent walked.

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Bad Joke: Tenacious D Cancels Tour, Agent Splits After Trump Comment
After an ill-advised joke, the duo’s "Spicy Meatball" tour of Australia and New Zealand was abruptly cancelled, and Gass' agent walked.

MusicNSW Expands, Taps Ricky Simandjuntak as Program Manager
The ex-OneFour manager leads the development of the MusicNSW's programs and resources, and oversees a new team of coordinators.

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MusicNSW Expands, Taps Ricky Simandjuntak as Program Manager
The ex-OneFour manager leads the development of the MusicNSW's programs and resources, and oversees a new team of coordinators.

Kylie Minogue Teases Australia Tour
The as-yet-unconfirmed trek would be Minogue's first Australian run in five years; her last was the jaunt in support of "Golden" in 2019.

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Kylie Minogue Teases Australia Tour
The as-yet-unconfirmed trek would be Minogue's first Australian run in five years; her last was the jaunt in support of "Golden" in 2019.

Universal Music Australia Launches Indigenous Music Label Irruk Birruk
The new venture launches with a “mission to amplify the voices of indigenous artists and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.”

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Universal Music Australia Launches Indigenous Music Label Irruk Birruk
The new venture launches with a “mission to amplify the voices of indigenous artists and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.”

Delivery Signs Worldwide Deal With Heavenly Recordings (EXCLUSIVE)
Heavenly Recordings, the venerated U.K. indie label, signs Delivery to a worldwide deal, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

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Delivery Signs Worldwide Deal With Heavenly Recordings (EXCLUSIVE)
Heavenly Recordings, the venerated U.K. indie label, signs Delivery to a worldwide deal, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

‘A Complete Overreach’: Festivals Blast NSW Government's Proposed Anzac Day Ban
NSW's premier has issued a veiled threat to ban music fests on Anzac Day, part of a crackdown of retail trading on this “solemn” occasion.

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‘A Complete Overreach’: Festivals Blast NSW Government's Proposed Anzac Day Ban
NSW's premier has issued a veiled threat to ban music fests on Anzac Day, part of a crackdown of retail trading on this “solemn” occasion.

Mushroom Group Adds Talent Management, Commercial Partnerships Agency
The team’s portfolio includes partnerships with Disney, Google, Netflix, Maybelline, Kathmandu, Paramount, Amazon and McDonalds.

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Mushroom Group Adds Talent Management, Commercial Partnerships Agency
The team’s portfolio includes partnerships with Disney, Google, Netflix, Maybelline, Kathmandu, Paramount, Amazon and McDonalds.

SXSW Sydney 2024 Unveils First Keynote Speakers
Celebrating the best in music, games, film, ideas, technology, and innovating, SXSW Sydney 2024 will take place Oct. 14-20.

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SXSW Sydney 2024 Unveils First Keynote Speakers
Celebrating the best in music, games, film, ideas, technology, and innovating, SXSW Sydney 2024 will take place Oct. 14-20.

Mediaweek Publisher Steps Aside Following Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviour
"In light of recent coverage," reads a statement, "Trent Thomas, managing director and publisher has elected to step back from his role."

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Mediaweek Publisher Steps Aside Following Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviour
"In light of recent coverage," reads a statement, "Trent Thomas, managing director and publisher has elected to step back from his role."
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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