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Thaddeus Rudd, co-owner of Mom+Pop Music, talks about how local artists should promote themselves overseas ahead of BIGSOUND 2026.
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Spotify and Kobalt Ink Licensing Deal for New Covers and Remixes Tool
Spotify has struck a licensing agreement with independent music publisher Kobalt to allow fans to create covers and remixes of songs on the platform.
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Olly Arkins To Step Down From AFA CEO Role
Olly Arkins will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Festival Association (AFA) at the end of August.
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Sony Music Australia Announces 40th Anniversary Edition of John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack'
Sony Music Australia has announced a 40th anniversary edition of John Farnham's Whispering Jack is coming next month.
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Jessie Parker Steps Down as Laneway Festival Director After 17 Years
Laneway's General Manager and Festival Director Jessie Parker has announced she is stepping down after 17 years with the long-running Australian music festival.
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Jessie Parker Steps Down as Laneway Festival Director After 17 Years
Laneway's General Manager and Festival Director Jessie Parker has announced she is stepping down after 17 years with the long-running Australian music festival.
Mel Parsons Claims First-Ever Top 40 #1 Album in New Zealand
Mel Parsons has claimed her first-ever Top 40 No. 1 album in Aotearoa new Zealand. In one of the best chart stories of the year so far, the Ōhinehou Lyttelton singer-songwriter takes the top spot on…
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Mel Parsons Claims First-Ever Top 40 #1 Album in New Zealand
Mel Parsons has claimed her first-ever Top 40 No. 1 album in Aotearoa new Zealand. In one of the best chart stories of the year so far, the Ōhinehou Lyttelton singer-songwriter takes the top spot on…
Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election
More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.
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Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election
More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.
ARIA Announces New Members to Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group
ARIA has today announced the appointment of five new members to its Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group.
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ARIA Announces New Members to Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group
ARIA has today announced the appointment of five new members to its Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group.
BMG and Suno Announce Global Strategic Alliance
BMG and Suno have announced a global alliance. The partnership between BMG and one of the leaders in AI music creation tools “establishes a strategic framework covering BMG's recorded and music…
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BMG and Suno Announce Global Strategic Alliance
BMG and Suno have announced a global alliance. The partnership between BMG and one of the leaders in AI music creation tools “establishes a strategic framework covering BMG's recorded and music…
Guy Sebastian and Former Manager Titus Day Settle Long-Running Legal Case
Guy Sebastian has dropped his Federal Court case against former manager Titus Day following a confidential settlement this week.
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Guy Sebastian and Former Manager Titus Day Settle Long-Running Legal Case
Guy Sebastian has dropped his Federal Court case against former manager Titus Day following a confidential settlement this week.
Viral Australian Hit 'Eastern Rosellas' Gets Limited Vinyl Release
Australian viral song “Eastern Rosellas” has scored a limited vinyl release.
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Viral Australian Hit 'Eastern Rosellas' Gets Limited Vinyl Release
Australian viral song “Eastern Rosellas” has scored a limited vinyl release.
Warner Chappell Music Signs Deals with Fat Papi & Prodshushy
New Zealand chart sensations Fat Papi and prodshushy have signed with Warner Chappell MusicWarner Chappell Music has expanded its global roster by signing the rising stars to worldwide publishing…
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Warner Chappell Music Signs Deals with Fat Papi & Prodshushy
New Zealand chart sensations Fat Papi and prodshushy have signed with Warner Chappell MusicWarner Chappell Music has expanded its global roster by signing the rising stars to worldwide publishing…
Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Australia House will return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for a third consecutive year in 2026, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Australia House will return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for a third consecutive year in 2026, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme
ARIA is opening its doors to a new group of independent labels and music companies through the return of its Membership Inclusion Programme.
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ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme
ARIA is opening its doors to a new group of independent labels and music companies through the return of its Membership Inclusion Programme.
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