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Cash Savage explains her refusal to take on a manager
As one of Melbourne's most dynamic and imposing alt-country acts, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks have spent the last 12 months proving you don't need a manager to land an international label deal -…

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Cash Savage explains her refusal to take on a manager
As one of Melbourne's most dynamic and imposing alt-country acts, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks have spent the last 12 months proving you don't need a manager to land an international label deal -…

Bee Gees music sales grow 669%, Iggy Pop signs global licensing deal, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. "Blurred Lines" Appeal Brief Says Artists Can't Copyright a Groove - via THR Instagram Grows To 700M Users - via TechCrunch Bee Gees Music…

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Bee Gees music sales grow 669%, Iggy Pop signs global licensing deal, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. "Blurred Lines" Appeal Brief Says Artists Can't Copyright a Groove - via THR Instagram Grows To 700M Users - via TechCrunch Bee Gees Music…

Live Nation's Michael Rapino: Efforts to stop touts are "unrealistic"
Forget legislation, the free market can clean up the mess created by ticket scalpers. That’s the opinion of the live industry’s top exec, Live Nation president/CEO Michael Rapino. “As long as the…

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Live Nation's Michael Rapino: Efforts to stop touts are "unrealistic"
Forget legislation, the free market can clean up the mess created by ticket scalpers. That’s the opinion of the live industry’s top exec, Live Nation president/CEO Michael Rapino. “As long as the…

Dr. Luke parts ways with Sony, iHeartMedia stock falls, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Universal Music Group valued at $22bn – three times what it was worth in 2013 - via MBW Dr. Luke Is No Longer the CEO of Sony's Kemosabe…

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Dr. Luke parts ways with Sony, iHeartMedia stock falls, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Universal Music Group valued at $22bn – three times what it was worth in 2013 - via MBW Dr. Luke Is No Longer the CEO of Sony's Kemosabe…

EXCLUSIVE: Former Umbrella Director Greg Carey launches new multi-faceted company
Greg Carey, co-chair of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and former director of entertainment company Umbrella Music, has launched a new company in its place. TIO can exclusively reveal…

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Umbrella Director Greg Carey launches new multi-faceted company
Greg Carey, co-chair of the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and former director of entertainment company Umbrella Music, has launched a new company in its place. TIO can exclusively reveal…

IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways
During a global media conference call on April 25, global recording industry body the IFPI was joined by Stu Bergen (Warner Music), Michael Nash (Universal Music) and Dennis Kooker (Sony Music) to…

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IFPI's 2017 Global Music Report: The key takeaways
During a global media conference call on April 25, global recording industry body the IFPI was joined by Stu Bergen (Warner Music), Michael Nash (Universal Music) and Dennis Kooker (Sony Music) to…

Govt to consult more on safe harbour expansion, PRS payouts grew 11%, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Govt to consult more on copyright safe harbour expansion - via itNews DMA'S single 'Delete' goes Gold; 'Believe' (Cher cover) finally…

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Govt to consult more on safe harbour expansion, PRS payouts grew 11%, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Govt to consult more on copyright safe harbour expansion - via itNews DMA'S single 'Delete' goes Gold; 'Believe' (Cher cover) finally…

iHeartMedia's future in doubt following submission to SEC
America's biggest radio network, which launched locally through a partnership with ARN in 2013, may collapse before the year is out. According to an 8K submission to the SEC (Securities and Exchange…

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iHeartMedia's future in doubt following submission to SEC
America's biggest radio network, which launched locally through a partnership with ARN in 2013, may collapse before the year is out. According to an 8K submission to the SEC (Securities and Exchange…

Back to Biz: Nick Cave supports anti-suicide app, Neil Young's new streaming service, and more
Breaking Biz GEMA has joined the billionaire club The German PRO collected an all-time high €1.02 billion ($1.45 billion) in royalty payments in 2016, up 15% from the previous year. A big chunk of…

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Back to Biz: Nick Cave supports anti-suicide app, Neil Young's new streaming service, and more
Breaking Biz GEMA has joined the billionaire club The German PRO collected an all-time high €1.02 billion ($1.45 billion) in royalty payments in 2016, up 15% from the previous year. A big chunk of…

L-FRESH The LION named YouTube program fellow, Apple Music's new feature, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. National Indigenous Music Awards Open Nominations, Announce NIMAs Album - via NIMA BIGSOUND Opens Applications For Visual Arts Contributors…

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L-FRESH The LION named YouTube program fellow, Apple Music's new feature, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. National Indigenous Music Awards Open Nominations, Announce NIMAs Album - via NIMA BIGSOUND Opens Applications For Visual Arts Contributors…

Deezer exploring user-centric licensing model with labels
MIDiA Research Managing Director Mark Mulligan, a celebrated industry writer in the UK who unpacks big issues on his blog, claims Deezer is changing its mode of music licensing. According to his…

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Deezer exploring user-centric licensing model with labels
MIDiA Research Managing Director Mark Mulligan, a celebrated industry writer in the UK who unpacks big issues on his blog, claims Deezer is changing its mode of music licensing. According to his…

Music in Facebook Messager is going to be big
As revealed at Facebook's recent f8 developer conference, there's a brand new push toward music on Messenger. "If you are excited to share the newest song you love, you can now add a bot directly in…

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Music in Facebook Messager is going to be big
As revealed at Facebook's recent f8 developer conference, there's a brand new push toward music on Messenger. "If you are excited to share the newest song you love, you can now add a bot directly in…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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