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Frontline: April 2, 2014
This week Sony award Australia’s much-loved country duo, The Edge 96.ONE launch their Star Search, Jared Leto and Gabrielle Aplin master the ’selfie’ on their radio rounds and more.…

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Frontline: April 2, 2014
This week Sony award Australia’s much-loved country duo, The Edge 96.ONE launch their Star Search, Jared Leto and Gabrielle Aplin master the ’selfie’ on their radio rounds and more.…

Incident Tech inks deal with major music publishers for smart guitar
The company which created iPhone-powered smart guitar gTar, has inked landmark licensing deals with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and EMI Music Publishing. After 18 months of negotiations, Incident Tech…

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Incident Tech inks deal with major music publishers for smart guitar
The company which created iPhone-powered smart guitar gTar, has inked landmark licensing deals with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and EMI Music Publishing. After 18 months of negotiations, Incident Tech…

Nicola Tuer named Sony UK COO after Nick Gatfield’s departure
Four days after Sony UK’s Nick Gatfield left his CEO position, his deputy has been promoted. As reported by Billboard, Executive Vice President Nicola Tuer has advanced to the newly created role of…

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Nicola Tuer named Sony UK COO after Nick Gatfield’s departure
Four days after Sony UK’s Nick Gatfield left his CEO position, his deputy has been promoted. As reported by Billboard, Executive Vice President Nicola Tuer has advanced to the newly created role of…

Frontline: March 26, 2014
This week radio don Sia wigs to celebrate the release of Chandelier, Jurassic 5 and Gemma Pike visit Triple J and The Potbelleez’ Ilan Kidron wins an ASCAP Award in NYC [FinalTilesGallery id=’20’]

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Frontline: March 26, 2014
This week radio don Sia wigs to celebrate the release of Chandelier, Jurassic 5 and Gemma Pike visit Triple J and The Potbelleez’ Ilan Kidron wins an ASCAP Award in NYC [FinalTilesGallery id=’20’]

FBi announces 24-hour digital station
FBi Radio has announced the upcoming launch of FBi Click, a digital station with a focus on electronic music. Launching on Wednesday June 25, FBi Click will broadcast 24 hours a day both online and…

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FBi announces 24-hour digital station
FBi Radio has announced the upcoming launch of FBi Click, a digital station with a focus on electronic music. Launching on Wednesday June 25, FBi Click will broadcast 24 hours a day both online and…

European Commission now involved in Google’s YouTube dispute
The European Commission’s incumbent Competition Commissioner and antitrust enforcer, Joaquín Almunia, has accused Google of abusing its place as an online search giant and figurehead in the adverting…

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European Commission now involved in Google’s YouTube dispute
The European Commission’s incumbent Competition Commissioner and antitrust enforcer, Joaquín Almunia, has accused Google of abusing its place as an online search giant and figurehead in the adverting…

Big Day Out confirms 2015 cancellation
The Austin-based company behind Big Day Out has confirmed there will be no festival in 2015. "While we intend to bring back the festival in future years, we can confirm there will not be a Big Day…

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Big Day Out confirms 2015 cancellation
The Austin-based company behind Big Day Out has confirmed there will be no festival in 2015. "While we intend to bring back the festival in future years, we can confirm there will not be a Big Day…

Pics: Kylie joined Coldplay onstage in Sydney last night
Kylie Minogue surprised Coldplay’s most devout zealots last night at their one-off Australian concert in Sydney. The beloved ARIA Hall of Famer joined the band onstage at the Enmore Theatre for a…

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Pics: Kylie joined Coldplay onstage in Sydney last night
Kylie Minogue surprised Coldplay’s most devout zealots last night at their one-off Australian concert in Sydney. The beloved ARIA Hall of Famer joined the band onstage at the Enmore Theatre for a…

Josh Pyke discusses his new stoner-rock side project
While it isn’t the first time Josh Pyke has dabbled with a new musical venture - Australia is still patiently awaiting a new release from the Basement Birds - it’s his first foray into what he…

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Josh Pyke discusses his new stoner-rock side project
While it isn’t the first time Josh Pyke has dabbled with a new musical venture - Australia is still patiently awaiting a new release from the Basement Birds - it’s his first foray into what he…

Frontline: June 18, 2014
We catch 360 at his Guerilla Gig, the MTV team at their Sydney HQ, Kylie Minogue at Fifi Box’s faux 21st birthday and more. If you have a pic you’d like included in next week’s Frontline Gallery,…

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Frontline: June 18, 2014
We catch 360 at his Guerilla Gig, the MTV team at their Sydney HQ, Kylie Minogue at Fifi Box’s faux 21st birthday and more. If you have a pic you’d like included in next week’s Frontline Gallery,…

BIGSOUND announces 2014 lineup
SXSW General Manager James Minor, Artist Voice Asia’s Justin Sweeting and Lunatic Entertainment Managing Director Danny Rogers are among the speakers locked in for BIGSOUND this September. The first…

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BIGSOUND announces 2014 lineup
SXSW General Manager James Minor, Artist Voice Asia’s Justin Sweeting and Lunatic Entertainment Managing Director Danny Rogers are among the speakers locked in for BIGSOUND this September. The first…

Case Study: Vaudeville Smash’s viral World Cup anthem
Six years after their first live show and more than a year since the release of their debut album, Melbourne pop band Vaudeville Smash have gone viral with an unofficial anthem for the 2014 World…

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Case Study: Vaudeville Smash’s viral World Cup anthem
Six years after their first live show and more than a year since the release of their debut album, Melbourne pop band Vaudeville Smash have gone viral with an unofficial anthem for the 2014 World…
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