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Six steps for surviving BIGSOUND
We have drafted up our six tips for making it through BIGSOUND with your brain intact.

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Six steps for surviving BIGSOUND
We have drafted up our six tips for making it through BIGSOUND with your brain intact.

Spotify closing in on licensing deal with Warner Music: Report
Spotify could have the full house of record labels on board by September, find out why.

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Spotify closing in on licensing deal with Warner Music: Report
Spotify could have the full house of record labels on board by September, find out why.

The way music is marketed has changed; don’t be left behind
I have a pretty good memory – I’m the kind of guy that could tell you what they had for breakfast three weeks ago. But you know what I can’t remember? The last time a banner ad convinced me to buy…

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The way music is marketed has changed; don’t be left behind
I have a pretty good memory – I’m the kind of guy that could tell you what they had for breakfast three weeks ago. But you know what I can’t remember? The last time a banner ad convinced me to buy…

MTV lists Lorde, Sia, among Video Music Awards nominees, ditches gendered categories
In 2014, Lorde became the first woman to win the Best Rock Video VMA. Now she just might make history again.

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MTV lists Lorde, Sia, among Video Music Awards nominees, ditches gendered categories
In 2014, Lorde became the first woman to win the Best Rock Video VMA. Now she just might make history again.

Is the vinyl party coming to an end?
A new report suggests vinyl's neat tune for musicians and labels just might be winding up. check out the report using Nielsen Music data.

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Is the vinyl party coming to an end?
A new report suggests vinyl's neat tune for musicians and labels just might be winding up. check out the report using Nielsen Music data.

SXSW veterans offer their top survival tips for first-timers
If you're thinking of attending Austin's annual music, film, and interactive festival, SXSW, we've got you covered with these top tips from SXSW veterans.

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SXSW veterans offer their top survival tips for first-timers
If you're thinking of attending Austin's annual music, film, and interactive festival, SXSW, we've got you covered with these top tips from SXSW veterans.

Warner Bros Records President exits, Helpmann Awards winners, and more
All the music industry news you need to know this morning, in one place.

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Warner Bros Records President exits, Helpmann Awards winners, and more
All the music industry news you need to know this morning, in one place.

British concert promoter, MPs take on Viagogo
The UK's live music business is taking direct action in tackling the “shifty, slippery and secretive” behaviour of Viagogo.

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British concert promoter, MPs take on Viagogo
The UK's live music business is taking direct action in tackling the “shifty, slippery and secretive” behaviour of Viagogo.

E!'s new series about females in the music industry is a missed opportunity
While we applaud any small screen show that highlights music, The Platinum Life is a missed opportunity.

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E!'s new series about females in the music industry is a missed opportunity
While we applaud any small screen show that highlights music, The Platinum Life is a missed opportunity.

Twitter give us some insider dos and don'ts for musicians
"When you're using [Twitter] properly, and you know how to use it, it can generate enormous results."

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Twitter give us some insider dos and don'ts for musicians
"When you're using [Twitter] properly, and you know how to use it, it can generate enormous results."

Music biz applauds bipartisan Bill on pre-1972 music
A chorus of industry bodies and music companies have welcomed a new push in the U.S. to establish the copyright in all sound recordings beyond 1972.

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Music biz applauds bipartisan Bill on pre-1972 music
A chorus of industry bodies and music companies have welcomed a new push in the U.S. to establish the copyright in all sound recordings beyond 1972.

A beginner’s guide to getting someone else to fund your music career
We have a few tips to help you spend more time making music than you do on spreading word of your ventures.

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A beginner’s guide to getting someone else to fund your music career
We have a few tips to help you spend more time making music than you do on spreading word of your ventures.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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