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EXCLUSIVE: Spunk signs NOIRE
Read this exclusive article on Sydney-formed, Gympie natives NOIRE, where they talk about growing up in a small town and writing their new album.

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EXCLUSIVE: Spunk signs NOIRE
Read this exclusive article on Sydney-formed, Gympie natives NOIRE, where they talk about growing up in a small town and writing their new album.

Diddy tops Forbes Highest-Paid list, Queen + Adam Lambert tour announced, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning.

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Diddy tops Forbes Highest-Paid list, Queen + Adam Lambert tour announced, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning.

Nigel Grainge, A&R legend, founder of Ensign Records and brother of Lucian, Dies at 70
Find out all the details on the passing of British music industry veteran Nigel Grainge who signed legendary artists Sinead O’Connor and The Boomtown Rats.

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Nigel Grainge, A&R legend, founder of Ensign Records and brother of Lucian, Dies at 70
Find out all the details on the passing of British music industry veteran Nigel Grainge who signed legendary artists Sinead O’Connor and The Boomtown Rats.

The Industry Observer launches airplay charts
Learn about The Industry Observer's new free-to-access airplay charts portal which consists of five weekly Australian radio broadcaster charts.

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The Industry Observer launches airplay charts
Learn about The Industry Observer's new free-to-access airplay charts portal which consists of five weekly Australian radio broadcaster charts.

EXCLUSIVE: Kurt Bailey's Mirror Records inks deal with global distributor Believe
Find out all the details on the recent deal signed between Australian label Mirror Records and global independent digital distributor Believe.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kurt Bailey's Mirror Records inks deal with global distributor Believe
Find out all the details on the recent deal signed between Australian label Mirror Records and global independent digital distributor Believe.

'Music Wars: The Untold Story of Central Station Records' (excerpt)
From its inception as a tiny Melbourne store in the 1970's, to becoming the linchpin that paved the way for electronic dance music in Australia and New Zealand, Central Station Records' status as an…

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'Music Wars: The Untold Story of Central Station Records' (excerpt)
From its inception as a tiny Melbourne store in the 1970's, to becoming the linchpin that paved the way for electronic dance music in Australia and New Zealand, Central Station Records' status as an…

Merlin: Indies on digital growth trajectory but value-gap widens
Find out the latest data and analysis shared by Merlin’s Australian-born CEO Charles Caldas at the A2IM General Meeting during NYC’s Indie Week.

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Merlin: Indies on digital growth trajectory but value-gap widens
Find out the latest data and analysis shared by Merlin’s Australian-born CEO Charles Caldas at the A2IM General Meeting during NYC’s Indie Week.

Pandora extends deadline to secure "strategic investor", UMG creates new position to work closely with start-ups, and more
Find out all the latest music industry news right here on The Industry Insider.

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Pandora extends deadline to secure "strategic investor", UMG creates new position to work closely with start-ups, and more
Find out all the latest music industry news right here on The Industry Insider.

Is Spotify's 'Secret Genius' program an olive branch to songwriters?
Find out all the details on Spotify's incredible new program 'Secret Genius' where 13 songwriters from around the world will host educational workshops.

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Is Spotify's 'Secret Genius' program an olive branch to songwriters?
Find out all the details on Spotify's incredible new program 'Secret Genius' where 13 songwriters from around the world will host educational workshops.

UNIFIED's Matt Rogers pens article on protecting our artists' future
Fairness, openness, a rock-solid regulatory framework and fixing the “value gap.” According to UNFIED legal gun and General Manager Matthew Rogers, they’re the essential ingredients for a healthy…

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UNIFIED's Matt Rogers pens article on protecting our artists' future
Fairness, openness, a rock-solid regulatory framework and fixing the “value gap.” According to UNFIED legal gun and General Manager Matthew Rogers, they’re the essential ingredients for a healthy…

APRA AMCOS adds sixth global publisher to Pan-Asian deal
The global publisher with catalogues from John Lennon, Hans Zimmer, Ryan Tedder and One Direction on its roster has just inked a Pan-Asian deal with APRA AMCOS. Covering digital and online rights…

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APRA AMCOS adds sixth global publisher to Pan-Asian deal
The global publisher with catalogues from John Lennon, Hans Zimmer, Ryan Tedder and One Direction on its roster has just inked a Pan-Asian deal with APRA AMCOS. Covering digital and online rights…

Meet the co-founder of Six8, the Aussie start-up making it easy to book bands
Keith Sue is the polar opposite of what you’d expect a tech startup founder to be. Earlier this year, the ex-research scholar and his friend Saurabh Das launched Six8, the platform making it easy to…

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Meet the co-founder of Six8, the Aussie start-up making it easy to book bands
Keith Sue is the polar opposite of what you’d expect a tech startup founder to be. Earlier this year, the ex-research scholar and his friend Saurabh Das launched Six8, the platform making it easy to…
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