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Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

Sydney’s screens will light up yet again for the Sydney Film Festival‘s 64th iteration, celebrating the best and brightest the industry has to offer from home and away. This year’s festivities…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

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Go-Betweens doco to receive world premiere at Sydney Film Fest

Sydney’s screens will light up yet again for the Sydney Film Festival‘s 64th iteration, celebrating the best and brightest the industry has to offer from home and away. This year’s festivities…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Frontier announces Ed Sheeran Australian tour - via Brag Hearst Entertainment has led a $75m funding round for Kobalt that will fuel its…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

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IFPI inks deal to enhance rights of African artists, Ed Sheeran to tour Australia, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Frontier announces Ed Sheeran Australian tour - via Brag Hearst Entertainment has led a $75m funding round for Kobalt that will fuel its…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

Lyor Cohen has spoken out about YouTube's deal with Warner Music Group and has directly addressed the in-staff memo sent from WMG CEO Steve Cooper. Earlier this week TIO reported Warner Music Group…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

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YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

Lyor Cohen has spoken out about YouTube's deal with Warner Music Group and has directly addressed the in-staff memo sent from WMG CEO Steve Cooper. Earlier this week TIO reported Warner Music Group…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

Tupac Shakur’s life, career and his untimely, violent death will be the subject of a new authorised documentary. Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen will guide the as-yet-untitled project, which got…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

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'12 Years a Slave' director locked in for Tupac doco

Tupac Shakur’s life, career and his untimely, violent death will be the subject of a new authorised documentary. Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen will guide the as-yet-untitled project, which got…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Australia through to Eurovision final

Australia through to Eurovision final

17-year-old Sony Music Australia-signing Isaiah Firebrace is through to the final of the 62nd annual Eurovision Song Contest. Firebrace's performance of 'Don’t Come Easy' in the Ukrainian capital…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Australia through to Eurovision final

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Australia through to Eurovision final

17-year-old Sony Music Australia-signing Isaiah Firebrace is through to the final of the 62nd annual Eurovision Song Contest. Firebrace's performance of 'Don’t Come Easy' in the Ukrainian capital…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Hip hop artist Ziggy joins VIVID panel on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Hip hop artist Ziggy joins VIVID panel on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders will take part in ‘Its Time. Or is it? The Road to Constitutional Recognition’, a panel at this year’s Vivid Ideas festival. Presented by APRA AMCOS, the…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Hip hop artist Ziggy joins VIVID panel on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

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Hip hop artist Ziggy joins VIVID panel on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders will take part in ‘Its Time. Or is it? The Road to Constitutional Recognition’, a panel at this year’s Vivid Ideas festival. Presented by APRA AMCOS, the…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Melbourne music venue ordered to pay over $100K for copyright infringement

Melbourne music venue ordered to pay over $100K for copyright infringement

APRA AMCOS' objective to seek fair remuneration for artists was made clear to a Melbourne music venue owner last week. Peter Arhontogiorgis, director of Illusion Bar Nightclub in Carlton, has been…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Melbourne music venue ordered to pay over $100K for copyright infringement

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Melbourne music venue ordered to pay over $100K for copyright infringement

APRA AMCOS' objective to seek fair remuneration for artists was made clear to a Melbourne music venue owner last week. Peter Arhontogiorgis, director of Illusion Bar Nightclub in Carlton, has been…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Bob Geldof takes 'I Don't Like Mondays' battle to high court, SITG Fundraiser result, and more

Bob Geldof takes 'I Don't Like Mondays' battle to high court, SITG Fundraiser result, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Artists have reported to DMN that their Pandora revenue has dropped drastically - via DMN Bob Geldof and a former bandmate with the Boomtown…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Bob Geldof takes 'I Don't Like Mondays' battle to high court, SITG Fundraiser result, and more

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Bob Geldof takes 'I Don't Like Mondays' battle to high court, SITG Fundraiser result, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Artists have reported to DMN that their Pandora revenue has dropped drastically - via DMN Bob Geldof and a former bandmate with the Boomtown…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Australia-only Spotify Codes feature rolls out worldwide

Australia-only Spotify Codes feature rolls out worldwide

Spotify just became more social with a new feature that allows users to share music with scannable images. The market leading streaming service today rolled out its Spotify Codes, a QR Code-like…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Australia-only Spotify Codes feature rolls out worldwide

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Australia-only Spotify Codes feature rolls out worldwide

Spotify just became more social with a new feature that allows users to share music with scannable images. The market leading streaming service today rolled out its Spotify Codes, a QR Code-like…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

The gargantuan success of Ed Sheeran's ÷ and its predecessor X, along with the unwavering success of Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, Japanese artist Kyosuke Himuro and the Hamilton musical soundtrack,…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

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Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

The gargantuan success of Ed Sheeran's ÷ and its predecessor X, along with the unwavering success of Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, Japanese artist Kyosuke Himuro and the Hamilton musical soundtrack,…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Spotify files complaint over Apple, Alexisonfire wins RSD Canada, and more

Spotify files complaint over Apple, Alexisonfire wins RSD Canada, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify, others file EU complaint over Apple and Google app store practices - via AppleInsider Harry Styles Sells Out First World Tour in…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2017
Spotify files complaint over Apple, Alexisonfire wins RSD Canada, and more

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Spotify files complaint over Apple, Alexisonfire wins RSD Canada, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify, others file EU complaint over Apple and Google app store practices - via AppleInsider Harry Styles Sells Out First World Tour in…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2017
Back to Biz: 25 festivals black out their sites, AIR Awards voting, and more

Back to Biz: 25 festivals black out their sites, AIR Awards voting, and more

The Big Stage More than 25 U.K. festivals will “black out” their websites for 24 hours today (May 8) in a show of solidarity against sexual assault. As part of a “Safer Spaces” campaign orchestrated…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2017
Back to Biz: 25 festivals black out their sites, AIR Awards voting, and more

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Back to Biz: 25 festivals black out their sites, AIR Awards voting, and more

The Big Stage More than 25 U.K. festivals will “black out” their websites for 24 hours today (May 8) in a show of solidarity against sexual assault. As part of a “Safer Spaces” campaign orchestrated…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2017
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