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Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"
A new change to tax rules will see Australian musicians and other high-profile artists paying tax on income earnt through advertising on Instagram.

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Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"
A new change to tax rules will see Australian musicians and other high-profile artists paying tax on income earnt through advertising on Instagram.

Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%
Three years since the final installment of Soundwave festival, creditors are finally being paid out by liquidators, but it's not as much as they hoped for.

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Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%
Three years since the final installment of Soundwave festival, creditors are finally being paid out by liquidators, but it's not as much as they hoped for.

Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots
A recent panel at Mumbrella's Entertainment Marketing Summit have agreed they don't like using automated chatbots when it comes to customer service.

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Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots
A recent panel at Mumbrella's Entertainment Marketing Summit have agreed they don't like using automated chatbots when it comes to customer service.

EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific
During a panel for EMC 2018, the opportunities and changes in Bali's club scene were analysed. Check out what was discussed.

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EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific
During a panel for EMC 2018, the opportunities and changes in Bali's club scene were analysed. Check out what was discussed.

Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie
During a speech at the NTIA launch on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann made a bold claim that Newtown had been unaffected by Sydney's lockout laws.

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Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie
During a speech at the NTIA launch on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann made a bold claim that Newtown had been unaffected by Sydney's lockout laws.

EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group
The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal Jack River has signed an international record deal with Canada's Nettwerk Music Group.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group
The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal Jack River has signed an international record deal with Canada's Nettwerk Music Group.

Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated
A partnership with Playbill Venue Management will take over the leases and renovate the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of Industries.

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Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated
A partnership with Playbill Venue Management will take over the leases and renovate the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of Industries.

Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties
Donald Glover has filed a lawsuit against his former label Glassnote over streaming royalties from his Childish Gambino project.

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Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties
Donald Glover has filed a lawsuit against his former label Glassnote over streaming royalties from his Childish Gambino project.

Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director
Brian Bumbery has announced he will leave BB Gun Press this month to accept the position as Director at Apple Music Publicity.

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Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director
Brian Bumbery has announced he will leave BB Gun Press this month to accept the position as Director at Apple Music Publicity.

QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat
Today QMusic has announced the six emerging Queensland music industry practicioners who have won the BIGSOUND Bursary, as well as a new songwriting retreat.

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QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat
Today QMusic has announced the six emerging Queensland music industry practicioners who have won the BIGSOUND Bursary, as well as a new songwriting retreat.

Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America
After a quick break to work on solo projects, Broods have returned. The kiwi duo announced today that they have signed a deal with Neon Gold Records.

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Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America
After a quick break to work on solo projects, Broods have returned. The kiwi duo announced today that they have signed a deal with Neon Gold Records.

Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane
The Sub Pop branded airplane will be in regular service along the West Coast of America from today in celebration of the label's 30th anniversary.

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Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane
The Sub Pop branded airplane will be in regular service along the West Coast of America from today in celebration of the label's 30th anniversary.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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