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The first computer to ever play music was in Sydney
Dr Trevor Pearcey may have led the team that built Australia’s first computer, but he'll be known forever in our hearts as the scientist who debuted music through a computer.

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The first computer to ever play music was in Sydney
Dr Trevor Pearcey may have led the team that built Australia’s first computer, but he'll be known forever in our hearts as the scientist who debuted music through a computer.

Soundcharts Founder David Weiszfeld: 'Major labels use us for two main reasons'
David Weiszfeld tells us the two big reasons music companies use Soundcharts, why it's not a typical music company, and what he learned from the Techstars music incubator.

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Soundcharts Founder David Weiszfeld: 'Major labels use us for two main reasons'
David Weiszfeld tells us the two big reasons music companies use Soundcharts, why it's not a typical music company, and what he learned from the Techstars music incubator.

Michael Jackson Estate tries to distract fans with "limited time only" concert films
As the controversial Leaving Neverland documentary is set to air in Australia this week, Michael Jackson's Estate is doing its very best to distract the King of Pop's declining fans.

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Michael Jackson Estate tries to distract fans with "limited time only" concert films
As the controversial Leaving Neverland documentary is set to air in Australia this week, Michael Jackson's Estate is doing its very best to distract the King of Pop's declining fans.

Audible team up with The Brag Media to re-launch DBNews
Free audio books for everyone thanks to a new partnership between Audible and The Brag Media.

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Audible team up with The Brag Media to re-launch DBNews
Free audio books for everyone thanks to a new partnership between Audible and The Brag Media.

ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation
The latest call for action from the NSW Government comes from one of the most important industry bodies in Australia, ARIA.

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ARIA joins cause to challenge Government’s 'potentially harmful' licensing regulation
The latest call for action from the NSW Government comes from one of the most important industry bodies in Australia, ARIA.

Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018
Live Nation has delivered its eighth consecutive year of record results, announcing concert revenue is up 11% to US$10.8 Billion.

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Live Nation grew its global marketshare with a record US$10.8 Billion in 2018
Live Nation has delivered its eighth consecutive year of record results, announcing concert revenue is up 11% to US$10.8 Billion.

Warner's war is over: Spotify will launch in India after court reprieve
Spotify will launch in India, paving the way into a territory that's forecast to be the world's biggest population in the next five years.

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Warner's war is over: Spotify will launch in India after court reprieve
Spotify will launch in India, paving the way into a territory that's forecast to be the world's biggest population in the next five years.

Laneway, Days Like This, among NSW Govt's ‘high risk’ festival list
The NSW Government has revealed a list of 14 music festivals deemed “high risk” as it readies the introduction of its new licensing scheme.

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Laneway, Days Like This, among NSW Govt's ‘high risk’ festival list
The NSW Government has revealed a list of 14 music festivals deemed “high risk” as it readies the introduction of its new licensing scheme.

International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists
As the local industry fights for an Australian music quota across streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the international industry is still fairly new to the idea.

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International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists
As the local industry fights for an Australian music quota across streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the international industry is still fairly new to the idea.
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Olympia inks three major international label and agency deals [EXCLUSIVE]
TIO can exclusively reveal Wollongong art-pop artist Olympia has signes three major international label and agency deals.
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Olympia inks three major international label and agency deals [EXCLUSIVE]
TIO can exclusively reveal Wollongong art-pop artist Olympia has signes three major international label and agency deals.

Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so
The global music industry congregated in Amsterdam to discuss some of the most pertinent issues affecting its sector, including the changing festival market.

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Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so
The global music industry congregated in Amsterdam to discuss some of the most pertinent issues affecting its sector, including the changing festival market.

What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?
Music and sport in the digital age may have more in common than you think.

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What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?
Music and sport in the digital age may have more in common than you think.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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