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What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam
On Day One of the music industry conference, FastForward Amsterdam was successful in its goal to tackle some of the most pressing issues.

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What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam
On Day One of the music industry conference, FastForward Amsterdam was successful in its goal to tackle some of the most pressing issues.

"Seek to solve the problems that bother you": Sofar Sounds' Rafe Offer on building a global community
Day One of FastForward Amsterdam saw Rafe Offer, the founder of music events movement Sofar Soundr deliver a keynote on building a global brand.

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"Seek to solve the problems that bother you": Sofar Sounds' Rafe Offer on building a global community
Day One of FastForward Amsterdam saw Rafe Offer, the founder of music events movement Sofar Soundr deliver a keynote on building a global brand.
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Peter Noble: The Govt's festivals policy will force Bluesfest out of NSW [EXCLUSIVE]
Read Bluesfest promoter Peter Noble's letter to the NSW Government in the wake of the NSW Govrenment's festivals policy.
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Peter Noble: The Govt's festivals policy will force Bluesfest out of NSW [EXCLUSIVE]
Read Bluesfest promoter Peter Noble's letter to the NSW Government in the wake of the NSW Govrenment's festivals policy.

Hazel Savage's AI company Musiio raises $1M
Music technology veteran Hazel Savage has raised US$1 million to tackle music discovery and curation via her venture Musiio.

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Hazel Savage's AI company Musiio raises $1M
Music technology veteran Hazel Savage has raised US$1 million to tackle music discovery and curation via her venture Musiio.

You could be banned from Spotify if you use ad blockers
New rules in Spotify's updated Terms of Service could get you banned for using ad blockers.

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You could be banned from Spotify if you use ad blockers
New rules in Spotify's updated Terms of Service could get you banned for using ad blockers.
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On developing a sustainable way to tour bands in Japan [OP-ED]
Tokyo-based Aussie Vaughan Allison has penned an opinion piece for TIO based around his experience working with Hiatus Kaiyote, The Harpoons, The Lagerphones, Zahatorte and independent Melbourne-based label Eastmint.
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On developing a sustainable way to tour bands in Japan [OP-ED]
Tokyo-based Aussie Vaughan Allison has penned an opinion piece for TIO based around his experience working with Hiatus Kaiyote, The Harpoons, The Lagerphones, Zahatorte and independent Melbourne-based label Eastmint.

Folks behind Mary's eateries take over The Basement live venue
TIO chats to Mary's co-founders Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham about their new deal to take over The Basement.

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Folks behind Mary's eateries take over The Basement live venue
TIO chats to Mary's co-founders Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham about their new deal to take over The Basement.
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Falcona Agency inks deal with Sony Music's new signing Happiness is Wealth [EXCLUSIVE]
Falcona Agency's latest signing comes with a laundry list of accolades.
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Falcona Agency inks deal with Sony Music's new signing Happiness is Wealth [EXCLUSIVE]
Falcona Agency's latest signing comes with a laundry list of accolades.

None of the Top 5 Most Played songs on triple j in 2018 made the Hottest 100
Remember... the Hottest 100 is a poll, not a playlist. It recognises the faves but not the actual plays.

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None of the Top 5 Most Played songs on triple j in 2018 made the Hottest 100
Remember... the Hottest 100 is a poll, not a playlist. It recognises the faves but not the actual plays.

The UK's MMF has created a guide to fan-data for managers
'Big data' is already becoming a problem in the music industry. The sheer amount of data collection and analysis opportunities that we do have puts emerging entrepreneurs in line with some of the…

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The UK's MMF has created a guide to fan-data for managers
'Big data' is already becoming a problem in the music industry. The sheer amount of data collection and analysis opportunities that we do have puts emerging entrepreneurs in line with some of the…

US radio DJs band together to #MuteRKelly
Radio hosts and DJs in the US are collectively taking part in the #MuteRKelly movement.

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US radio DJs band together to #MuteRKelly
Radio hosts and DJs in the US are collectively taking part in the #MuteRKelly movement.

UMA's Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Cyrus Meher-Homji, General Manager, Classics and Jazz, Universal Music Australia is among those awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) today as part of the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.…

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UMA's Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Cyrus Meher-Homji, General Manager, Classics and Jazz, Universal Music Australia is among those awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) today as part of the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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