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IFPI Report shows typical cost labels spend breaking an artist
The new Investing In Music report by the International Federation of Phonographic Industries (IFPI), has detailed the value of record companies worldwide. The report, released in association with the…

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IFPI Report shows typical cost labels spend breaking an artist
The new Investing In Music report by the International Federation of Phonographic Industries (IFPI), has detailed the value of record companies worldwide. The report, released in association with the…

LPA Report: Live performance revenue & attendance down in 2015
Live Performance Australia (LPA) s annual attendance survey has found that revenue from live performance and ticket sales in 2015 were down by 7% from 2014. Despite garnering $1.41 billion in ticket…

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LPA Report: Live performance revenue & attendance down in 2015
Live Performance Australia (LPA) s annual attendance survey has found that revenue from live performance and ticket sales in 2015 were down by 7% from 2014. Despite garnering $1.41 billion in ticket…

The Weeknd breaks record for most streams in a day
Following his Starboy pop-up store in Melbourne last weekend, The Weeknd has broken the record for the most streams in a single day on Spotify. Spotify told TMN it won t be releasing the actual…

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The Weeknd breaks record for most streams in a day
Following his Starboy pop-up store in Melbourne last weekend, The Weeknd has broken the record for the most streams in a single day on Spotify. Spotify told TMN it won t be releasing the actual…

Ngaiire, Violent Soho, Sounds Australia among inaugural NLMAs winners
Last night, across eight simultaneous events in all states and territories of Australia, the inaugural National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) honoured the country s best live music acts and performers.…

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Ngaiire, Violent Soho, Sounds Australia among inaugural NLMAs winners
Last night, across eight simultaneous events in all states and territories of Australia, the inaugural National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) honoured the country s best live music acts and performers.…

Exclusive: Apparently Global Release Day doesn’t apply to Apple, for now
While 45 major recorded music markets worldwide have been uniformly releasing new music on Fridays since July 2015, Apple has quietly changed its release schedule. TMN has gained access to an email…

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Exclusive: Apparently Global Release Day doesn’t apply to Apple, for now
While 45 major recorded music markets worldwide have been uniformly releasing new music on Fridays since July 2015, Apple has quietly changed its release schedule. TMN has gained access to an email…

Breakthrough Artist winner breaks Lorde’s NZ chart record
Just one week after taking home the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at the 51st Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, Auckland artist and producer KINGS now holds the record for longest-running #1…

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Breakthrough Artist winner breaks Lorde’s NZ chart record
Just one week after taking home the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at the 51st Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, Auckland artist and producer KINGS now holds the record for longest-running #1…

Coldplay voids tickets sold on the secondary market
Coldplay s Singapore fans who paid a 3000% premium for tickets to the band s sold-out stadium concert next April will be refused at the door. The British pop-rock band have requested that any tickets…

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Coldplay voids tickets sold on the secondary market
Coldplay s Singapore fans who paid a 3000% premium for tickets to the band s sold-out stadium concert next April will be refused at the door. The British pop-rock band have requested that any tickets…

US$4M lawsuit victory for A Day To Remember
Following an over five-year legal battle, Victory Records has lost its case against A Day To Remember (ADTR) over the Florida band s recording contract. The Chicago-based independent label has been…

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US$4M lawsuit victory for A Day To Remember
Following an over five-year legal battle, Victory Records has lost its case against A Day To Remember (ADTR) over the Florida band s recording contract. The Chicago-based independent label has been…

TMN live-streaming from the ARIAs Red Carpet with Lucy Neville
From 2pm AEDT today, TMN will be reporting live from the ARIA Awards Red Carpet with special guest correspondent Lucy Neville. The Sydney electro-pop artist garnered international attention with her…

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TMN live-streaming from the ARIAs Red Carpet with Lucy Neville
From 2pm AEDT today, TMN will be reporting live from the ARIA Awards Red Carpet with special guest correspondent Lucy Neville. The Sydney electro-pop artist garnered international attention with her…

Aus Govt report finds drop in piracy for 2016
A report commissioned by the Australian government into the consumption of digital content has found a drop in piracy rates for 2016. Conducted on behalf of the Department of Communications and the…

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Aus Govt report finds drop in piracy for 2016
A report commissioned by the Australian government into the consumption of digital content has found a drop in piracy rates for 2016. Conducted on behalf of the Department of Communications and the…

Breaking: Matt & Alex’s replacements announced on triple j
triple j s Breakfast hosts Matt Alex will be replaced by five presenters next year as the national youth broadcaster farewells longtime host Alex Dyson and Matt who joined triple j in 2014. From…

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Breaking: Matt & Alex’s replacements announced on triple j
triple j s Breakfast hosts Matt Alex will be replaced by five presenters next year as the national youth broadcaster farewells longtime host Alex Dyson and Matt who joined triple j in 2014. From…

Getting Your Show Overseas – 10 tips from Australia’s touring experts
Image: Sophie Kirov, Demi Louise, Dan Horton This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. Artists, managers and…

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Getting Your Show Overseas – 10 tips from Australia’s touring experts
Image: Sophie Kirov, Demi Louise, Dan Horton This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. Artists, managers and…
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