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Live Nation's 'Festival Passport' is a ticket to the world's fests
If you’re a cashed-up jet-setter with a taste for hitting festivals in foreign lands, then Live Nation has the ticket for you. The live entertainment giant is expanding its “Festival Passport” after…

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Live Nation's 'Festival Passport' is a ticket to the world's fests
If you’re a cashed-up jet-setter with a taste for hitting festivals in foreign lands, then Live Nation has the ticket for you. The live entertainment giant is expanding its “Festival Passport” after…

Russell Crowe’s guitars and vintage violin go under the hammer
Russell Crowe unleashed hell at auction on the weekend

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Russell Crowe’s guitars and vintage violin go under the hammer
Russell Crowe unleashed hell at auction on the weekend
VIDEO: The studio that INXS built is now offering accredited diploma courses
We chat to Scott Horscroft, Chris Jackson and Jack Nigro, about why they're opening The Grove's doors to teach the next generation of music makers.
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VIDEO: The studio that INXS built is now offering accredited diploma courses
We chat to Scott Horscroft, Chris Jackson and Jack Nigro, about why they're opening The Grove's doors to teach the next generation of music makers.

The industry tells us their favourite APRA Awards moment
What's your fave APRA's moment? Brett Cottle, Kasey Chambers, Damian Trotter and more offer theirs

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The industry tells us their favourite APRA Awards moment
What's your fave APRA's moment? Brett Cottle, Kasey Chambers, Damian Trotter and more offer theirs

Sony Music cashes up with $260m Spotify stock sale
Amidst Spotify’s rebirth as a public company this week, a few pressing questions about its content-providing shareholders were quietly answered.

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Sony Music cashes up with $260m Spotify stock sale
Amidst Spotify’s rebirth as a public company this week, a few pressing questions about its content-providing shareholders were quietly answered.

Bigsound 2018 tweaks format, artist applications are open
Bigsound is back and its organisers are promising a bigger focus on tech, a tweaked format and a renewed push for inclusiveness.

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Bigsound 2018 tweaks format, artist applications are open
Bigsound is back and its organisers are promising a bigger focus on tech, a tweaked format and a renewed push for inclusiveness.
Stu Harvey at #TIOawards: We need to speak honestly about our experiences with mental health
"We need to talk about this and remove any negativity and stigma that is associated with people acknowledging and getting support."
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Stu Harvey at #TIOawards: We need to speak honestly about our experiences with mental health
"We need to talk about this and remove any negativity and stigma that is associated with people acknowledging and getting support."
Denis Handlin AO at #TIOawards: Artists are writing their own success stories
Watch Sony Music’s Denis Handlin AO make his TIO Awards acceptance speech for Executive of the Year.
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Denis Handlin AO at #TIOawards: Artists are writing their own success stories
Watch Sony Music’s Denis Handlin AO make his TIO Awards acceptance speech for Executive of the Year.

The Basement’s management are looking for an alternative site
The Basement as we know it is coming to an end, but the live venue’s brand and vibe could be resurrected.

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The Basement’s management are looking for an alternative site
The Basement as we know it is coming to an end, but the live venue’s brand and vibe could be resurrected.

YouTube product manager’s Twitter account hacked during shooting
During the shooting attack today at YouTube's headquarters, a hacker hijacked a verified Twitter account belonging to a product manager at YouTube.

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YouTube product manager’s Twitter account hacked during shooting
During the shooting attack today at YouTube's headquarters, a hacker hijacked a verified Twitter account belonging to a product manager at YouTube.

Doug Morris reuniting with Warner Music: reports
Doug Morris is reportedly back in business with Warner Music Group, the music major which sensationally fired the power-player more than 20 years ago.

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Doug Morris reuniting with Warner Music: reports
Doug Morris is reportedly back in business with Warner Music Group, the music major which sensationally fired the power-player more than 20 years ago.

Kanye's producer, Jen Cloher and Kevin Mitchell locked in for songwriter masterclass
APRA AMCOS and Creative Victoria have pulled together a few songwriting and production heavyweights for the first ever Melbourne Sessions.

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Kanye's producer, Jen Cloher and Kevin Mitchell locked in for songwriter masterclass
APRA AMCOS and Creative Victoria have pulled together a few songwriting and production heavyweights for the first ever Melbourne Sessions.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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