Poppy Reid

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Apple Music's Jimmy Iovine defends paid-only model, claims free tier would have 400M users - via AppleInsider Dead Letter Circushave signed…

Old warehouses, office blocks, storefronts, and everywhere in between could soon be a potential live music venue if a radical new proposal developed by the former Leichhardt Council and the Sydney…

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Australia Council delivers $7.2 million for 270 arts projects - via Arts Review Facebook has announced the appointment of former boss Will…

Sex, drugs, rock’n’roll. It’s no secret drugs have a significant presence in the music industry. JOSEPH EARP investigates just how widespread they are in Australian music, and how music has…

There are plenty of reasons a band's music isn't getting the attention it deserves. Some are entirely out of the band's control and some can be easily set right, just by playing a larger role in the…

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has upgraded its Score royalty portal to offer its songwriters instant, transparent data on their current and past earnings. Rather than waiting until the end of the…

Last month, the IFPI labelled China as the next great global opportunity (Global Music Report). Now, Universal Music Group has inked a multi-year licensing agreement with China's leading digital…

As part of the bulging Vivid LIVE program of live music at the Sydney Opera House, organisers have announced a series of free artist talks where fans can get to know the performers in a more intimate…

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Warner Music boss nears royalty deal with Spotify - via New York Post Spotify, said to be valued at $13bn, is considering listing its shares…

There’s no feel-good story quite like the success of Amy Shark’s debut single ‘Adore’.

Pandora's ticket business Ticketfly is on the chopping block as it looks to focus on its Premium streaming service, according to Bloomberg sources. The…

Breaking Biz Researched by Lars Brandle, presented by Jess Westcott UMG produces sixth successive quarter of growth Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest music company, has produced its sixth…