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Meet the 23-year-old Melbourne writer behind the biggest pop song in the US
We chat to Sarah Aarons, who's worked with some of the biggest stars in the business, including Zedd, Flume, Demi Lovato and MØ.

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Meet the 23-year-old Melbourne writer behind the biggest pop song in the US
We chat to Sarah Aarons, who's worked with some of the biggest stars in the business, including Zedd, Flume, Demi Lovato and MØ.

Despite backlash, Tupac biopic 'All Eyez on Me' smashes box office expectations
"Errors in Tupac's life are more prominent than ever," wrote one film critic.

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Despite backlash, Tupac biopic 'All Eyez on Me' smashes box office expectations
"Errors in Tupac's life are more prominent than ever," wrote one film critic.

Martin Bandier calls on streaming services to acknowledge songwriters
The forgotten geniuses behind the soundtrack to your life should get the money and the glory.

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Martin Bandier calls on streaming services to acknowledge songwriters
The forgotten geniuses behind the soundtrack to your life should get the money and the glory.

“The first festival was a fucking shambles": Ben Tillman on the evolution of Yours & Owls festival
"We’re definitely not getting Ja Rule to come forward as a consultant, we’ll put it that way."

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“The first festival was a fucking shambles": Ben Tillman on the evolution of Yours & Owls festival
"We’re definitely not getting Ja Rule to come forward as a consultant, we’ll put it that way."

Dandy Warhols have their clip yanked from YouTube by UMG
The Dandy Warhols have taken to Twitter to call out their label for issuing a takedown notice for their own music video.

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Dandy Warhols have their clip yanked from YouTube by UMG
The Dandy Warhols have taken to Twitter to call out their label for issuing a takedown notice for their own music video.

Fleetwood Mac reuniting with Stevie for world tour, NIMAs performance lineup announced, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning.

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Fleetwood Mac reuniting with Stevie for world tour, NIMAs performance lineup announced, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning.

Studios and networks join forces for unprecedented Anti-Piracy Coalition
Some of the world's largest digital media and entertainment corporations have united with a mission to finally stamp out online piracy.

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Studios and networks join forces for unprecedented Anti-Piracy Coalition
Some of the world's largest digital media and entertainment corporations have united with a mission to finally stamp out online piracy.

Tina Arena on the fragmented industry, future plans, and what being dropped from Sony taught her
Tina chats about her next album, what she learned from the experience of Sony Music cancelling her contract, and her upcoming BIGSOUND keynote.

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Tina Arena on the fragmented industry, future plans, and what being dropped from Sony taught her
Tina chats about her next album, what she learned from the experience of Sony Music cancelling her contract, and her upcoming BIGSOUND keynote.

No Frills Twins ink major label deal, Sia and The Weeknd to play Sydney on same night, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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No Frills Twins ink major label deal, Sia and The Weeknd to play Sydney on same night, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

Youth-focused industry summit Little BIGSOUND returns with 2017 program
Following live performances throughout the day, a free all-ages gig headlined by a secret act will take place at night.

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Youth-focused industry summit Little BIGSOUND returns with 2017 program
Following live performances throughout the day, a free all-ages gig headlined by a secret act will take place at night.

Bob Dylan accused of plagiarising his Nobel Prize acceptance speech
Bob Dylan has been accused of lifting parts of his speech from SparkNotes, a CliffNotes-inspired site that provides chapter summaries of literature.

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Bob Dylan accused of plagiarising his Nobel Prize acceptance speech
Bob Dylan has been accused of lifting parts of his speech from SparkNotes, a CliffNotes-inspired site that provides chapter summaries of literature.

Spotify & Swedish hitmaker Max Martin tackle gender equality through The Equalizer Project
Find out about all the details on Spotify's partnership with Swedish hitmaker Max Martin, who are teaming up to address the gender equality gap.

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Spotify & Swedish hitmaker Max Martin tackle gender equality through The Equalizer Project
Find out about all the details on Spotify's partnership with Swedish hitmaker Max Martin, who are teaming up to address the gender equality gap.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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