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Sony Music is also expected to announce a number of other appointments in Victoria and Queensland.

A live performance by a Sony act at each stop is to bring some joy to folks doing it hard.

The worldwide deal also covers the first two solo albums by Darren Hayes.

Denis Handlin and the Sony team presented Ezra with framed mementos for his achievements in Australia.

The boost is partly due to its now-approved purchase of EMI Music Publishing.

“My focus is on building careers and driving artist awareness internationally, and I look forward to helping provide The Orchard’s artists and labels."

"Illy has continued to evolve as an incredibly talented, compelling and authentic artist, who always reinvents and challenges himself."

"New Tribe Music will be a new home for a diverse roster of talented Australian artists to be showcased to the world.”

"123 Music is an exciting venture that will enable the diversification and development of a talented roster of Australian artists."

Fundraising for Queensland’s first You Can Centre - a ward for cancer patients aged 15 to 25, which is set to open next May. The Sony Foundation has committed $1.8 million towards the project.