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Lil Wayne claims Universal colluded with Cash Money to withhold royalties
Lil Wayne is looking for a big payday through the oft-travelled legal route.

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Lil Wayne claims Universal colluded with Cash Money to withhold royalties
Lil Wayne is looking for a big payday through the oft-travelled legal route.

Spotify launches 'Black Australia' playlist, Ed Sheeran hasn't quit Twitter, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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Spotify launches 'Black Australia' playlist, Ed Sheeran hasn't quit Twitter, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

Did Jay-Z's '4:44' go Platinum before it was even released?
Just six days after its release as a TIDAL exclusive, Jay-Z’s thirteenth solo album has achieved Platinum certification in the US.

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Did Jay-Z's '4:44' go Platinum before it was even released?
Just six days after its release as a TIDAL exclusive, Jay-Z’s thirteenth solo album has achieved Platinum certification in the US.

$20k grants introduced for free mini-music festivals across regional NSW
Musicians and music lovers from around the state are invited to encourage their local politicians to get involved.

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$20k grants introduced for free mini-music festivals across regional NSW
Musicians and music lovers from around the state are invited to encourage their local politicians to get involved.

EXCLUSIVE: Twitter discusses Katy Perry Twitter bots
"We have a lot of systems in place to filter out fake followers."

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EXCLUSIVE: Twitter discusses Katy Perry Twitter bots
"We have a lot of systems in place to filter out fake followers."

Ticketmaster's plan to kill long lines, Iggy Azalea collaborating with Azealia Banks, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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Ticketmaster's plan to kill long lines, Iggy Azalea collaborating with Azealia Banks, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

EXCLUSIVE: New World Artists signs experimental duo Party Dozen
New World Artists (NWA), the independent booking agency for Daniel Johns, Allday and Northlane among others, has signed on Sydney duo Party Dozen.

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EXCLUSIVE: New World Artists signs experimental duo Party Dozen
New World Artists (NWA), the independent booking agency for Daniel Johns, Allday and Northlane among others, has signed on Sydney duo Party Dozen.

Guvera’s founder Claes Loberg plotting another ‘wild’ creative venture
The founder of Guvera, the imploded streaming service which burnt through an estimated $180 million, is already plotting his next “wild” venture.

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Guvera’s founder Claes Loberg plotting another ‘wild’ creative venture
The founder of Guvera, the imploded streaming service which burnt through an estimated $180 million, is already plotting his next “wild” venture.

6 reasons you're not making money from your music
You may think you have all revenue streams covered but unless you moonlight as an accountant, you could be missing out on some serious cash.

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6 reasons you're not making money from your music
You may think you have all revenue streams covered but unless you moonlight as an accountant, you could be missing out on some serious cash.

Jay-Z's 4:44 has been illegally downloaded almost 1M times, but are exclusives to blame?
When one self-professed pirate is Snoop Dogg, you know you have an issue.

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Jay-Z's 4:44 has been illegally downloaded almost 1M times, but are exclusives to blame?
When one self-professed pirate is Snoop Dogg, you know you have an issue.

UK music biz warns of ‘cultural barbarism’ if European copyright law doesn’t evolve
"It’s asinine and it’s infantile. I am shocked that there is [even] a debate.”

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UK music biz warns of ‘cultural barbarism’ if European copyright law doesn’t evolve
"It’s asinine and it’s infantile. I am shocked that there is [even] a debate.”

Ticketek owner TEG buys the #1 ticketing company in Malaysia
TEG, owner of Ticketek and a suite of live events assets, has acquired the #1 ticketing company in Malaysia.

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Ticketek owner TEG buys the #1 ticketing company in Malaysia
TEG, owner of Ticketek and a suite of live events assets, has acquired the #1 ticketing company in Malaysia.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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