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Twitter celebrates 10 years
The world learned a lot about itself via Twitter in the past 10 years. From government officials using Twitter for public service announcements, to hashtags sending charity campaigns…

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Twitter celebrates 10 years
The world learned a lot about itself via Twitter in the past 10 years. From government officials using Twitter for public service announcements, to hashtags sending charity campaigns…

City of Sydney wants to turn old buildings into live venues
Image: From The Pit at Newtown Social Club Government authority City of Sydney, the Live Music Office and University of Sydney have proposed a strategy that will see older buildings turned into…

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City of Sydney wants to turn old buildings into live venues
Image: From The Pit at Newtown Social Club Government authority City of Sydney, the Live Music Office and University of Sydney have proposed a strategy that will see older buildings turned into…

SoundCloud inks deal with long-time holdout Sony
SoundCloud has just made some serious headway for its soon-to-be-launched subscription service; it s inked a licensing deal with long-time holdout Sony Music. The deal now gives the Berlin-based…

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SoundCloud inks deal with long-time holdout Sony
SoundCloud has just made some serious headway for its soon-to-be-launched subscription service; it s inked a licensing deal with long-time holdout Sony Music. The deal now gives the Berlin-based…

Sony Music Aus launches A&R development program
Sony Music Entertainment Australia has launched a unique A R initiative to develop emerging industry figures. The first Sony Music A R Academy will take on three tertiary education graduates for a 12…

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Sony Music Aus launches A&R development program
Sony Music Entertainment Australia has launched a unique A R initiative to develop emerging industry figures. The first Sony Music A R Academy will take on three tertiary education graduates for a 12…

Gunshots fired, man arrested at SXSW 2016
Austin police have remanded one person in custody after gunshots were fired into the air early Sunday morning (Australian overnight). The incident sent a large crowd running near the intersection of…

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Gunshots fired, man arrested at SXSW 2016
Austin police have remanded one person in custody after gunshots were fired into the air early Sunday morning (Australian overnight). The incident sent a large crowd running near the intersection of…

Soundwave ticket refunds processed, Eventopia taking legal action
Following confusion over who was liable to refund tickets to this year s cancelled Soundwave Festival, ticket agency Eventopia has told TMN all refunds have been processed. Eventopia General Manager…

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Soundwave ticket refunds processed, Eventopia taking legal action
Following confusion over who was liable to refund tickets to this year s cancelled Soundwave Festival, ticket agency Eventopia has told TMN all refunds have been processed. Eventopia General Manager…

Cost of NZ’s copyright term extension overestimated by millions
When New Zealand s Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry announced its intention to extend their copyright term from 50 to 70 years, it grossly overestimated the cost. An external economist for the NZ…

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Cost of NZ’s copyright term extension overestimated by millions
When New Zealand s Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry announced its intention to extend their copyright term from 50 to 70 years, it grossly overestimated the cost. An external economist for the NZ…

Legion Fest fully funded, but not from Pozible pledges
Image: Legion Music Fest headliner Lordi Founders of the fan-funded Legion Fest, including Devil You Know drummer John Sankey, have announced the event has been fully funded. Legion has reached its…

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Legion Fest fully funded, but not from Pozible pledges
Image: Legion Music Fest headliner Lordi Founders of the fan-funded Legion Fest, including Devil You Know drummer John Sankey, have announced the event has been fully funded. Legion has reached its…

triple j Playlist Additions: w/c March 21
FEATURE ALBUM AURORA - All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend[Liberation/Glassnote] All I need is to remember how it was to feel alive, sings Norwegian artist AURORA on her debut studio album. The…

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triple j Playlist Additions: w/c March 21
FEATURE ALBUM AURORA - All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend[Liberation/Glassnote] All I need is to remember how it was to feel alive, sings Norwegian artist AURORA on her debut studio album. The…

Women of the Aus music industry call for gender equality
The theme for the 2016 International Women s Day is Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. Inspired by the theme and all women in the local music industry, TMN put the following…

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Women of the Aus music industry call for gender equality
The theme for the 2016 International Women s Day is Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. Inspired by the theme and all women in the local music industry, TMN put the following…

Reservoir Records takes on gender and artist inequality
What makes you think a female-led indie label, launching with a gay artist and a ballad, is going to work? According to Gem McCormack, founder of Sydney label Reservoir Records, this is just some of…

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Reservoir Records takes on gender and artist inequality
What makes you think a female-led indie label, launching with a gay artist and a ballad, is going to work? According to Gem McCormack, founder of Sydney label Reservoir Records, this is just some of…

APRA AMCOS announces new APRA Music Award
APRA AMCOS has introduced a new award to this year s APRA Music Awards to recognise the success of its Australian songwriter members overseas. The winner of the Overseas Recognition Award will be…

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APRA AMCOS announces new APRA Music Award
APRA AMCOS has introduced a new award to this year s APRA Music Awards to recognise the success of its Australian songwriter members overseas. The winner of the Overseas Recognition Award will be…
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