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Behind the Aussie bush doof debuting in Bali this month
Paige Leacey caught up with Gypsy Lands founder Kai in Bali to talk marketing, kindergarten and what the locals think about his new business venture.

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Behind the Aussie bush doof debuting in Bali this month
Paige Leacey caught up with Gypsy Lands founder Kai in Bali to talk marketing, kindergarten and what the locals think about his new business venture.

Gene Simmons settles sexual harassment lawsuit
Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing, blood-spitting KISS co-frontman and right-leaning raconteur, has settled a lawsuit filed by a female journalist.

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Gene Simmons settles sexual harassment lawsuit
Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing, blood-spitting KISS co-frontman and right-leaning raconteur, has settled a lawsuit filed by a female journalist.
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Max Watt's inks Australian-first deal with 8th Day Sound [EXCLUSIVE]
Live music venues group Max Watt's has inked an Australian-first partnership to install a PA system which has the ability to cover theatres, arenas and stadiums.
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Max Watt's inks Australian-first deal with 8th Day Sound [EXCLUSIVE]
Live music venues group Max Watt's has inked an Australian-first partnership to install a PA system which has the ability to cover theatres, arenas and stadiums.

Tencent Music to be spun-off ahead of blockbuster flotation
China’s dominant digital music platform could be spun off from its parent.

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Tencent Music to be spun-off ahead of blockbuster flotation
China’s dominant digital music platform could be spun off from its parent.

Tom Larkin and Damian Costin launch artist management venture VVV MGMT
The new artist management venture plans "to provide a platform for artists to develop careers and access opportunity".

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Tom Larkin and Damian Costin launch artist management venture VVV MGMT
The new artist management venture plans "to provide a platform for artists to develop careers and access opportunity".

European Parliament rejects copyright bill
Its supporters include Paul McCartney, and a chorus of European music bodies, the three major labels and thousands more artists, songwriters and rights holders.

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European Parliament rejects copyright bill
Its supporters include Paul McCartney, and a chorus of European music bodies, the three major labels and thousands more artists, songwriters and rights holders.

YouTubers' own music flagged for copyright infringement
A popular YouTuber has been accused of plagiarising his own music.

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YouTubers' own music flagged for copyright infringement
A popular YouTuber has been accused of plagiarising his own music.

Kim Dotcom faces extradition to U.S. after NZ court decision
After a years-long legal stoush that has been heard in three separate New Zealand courts, Kim Dotcom lost his latest round and now faces extradition to the U.S.

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Kim Dotcom faces extradition to U.S. after NZ court decision
After a years-long legal stoush that has been heard in three separate New Zealand courts, Kim Dotcom lost his latest round and now faces extradition to the U.S.

Didirri inks exclusive publishing agreement with BMG
"A publisher is a vital component and I'm looking forward to all that is to come from my partnership with BMG."

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Didirri inks exclusive publishing agreement with BMG
"A publisher is a vital component and I'm looking forward to all that is to come from my partnership with BMG."

Spanish music publishers threaten to leave PRO
Music publishing giants Warner/Chappell, Peer Music, Sony/ATV, Universal Publishing and BMG could leave Spanish rights' society SGAE by the start of next year.

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Spanish music publishers threaten to leave PRO
Music publishing giants Warner/Chappell, Peer Music, Sony/ATV, Universal Publishing and BMG could leave Spanish rights' society SGAE by the start of next year.

The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was talking about Virtual Reality in 1989
"Have you heard of this stuff called virtual reality?" Jerry Garcia asked past Rolling Stone editor Fred Goodman.

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The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia was talking about Virtual Reality in 1989
"Have you heard of this stuff called virtual reality?" Jerry Garcia asked past Rolling Stone editor Fred Goodman.

Shazam has a new rival, WhoSampled
Users can drill down to “explore the DNA” of music and its second lives.

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Shazam has a new rival, WhoSampled
Users can drill down to “explore the DNA” of music and its second lives.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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