Muso adds $2M for live booking platform

As live music crawls out of lockdown, booking and gig marketing startup Muso has raised $2 for international expansion. Muso previously raised $1.5 million in a 2019 seed round and. Continue reading

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If you’re going to defend a satirical song from a copyright lawsuit, don’t attempt a bunch of stupid alternative arguments first

In a recent legal misstep, Australian mining billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer squandered his opportunity at the satire defense for unauthorized use of a Twisted Sister hit by first. Continue reading

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Music Industry Responds To Fires In Australia

As everyone is now aware, Australia has been devastated by the most intense fires in the country’s history, and an unprecedented level of death and destruction. Here we break down. Continue reading

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Silver Lake Acquires Concert, Ticketing Giant TEG

US investment firm Silver Lake Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TEG, the Australian and Asian Pacific concert promoter and ticketing giant from funds advised by Affinity Equity. Continue reading

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Music Groups Use New Australian Copyright Law To Skewer Stream Ripping Sites

After Australia recently amended its copyright laws to feature some subtle but important language changes, there was immediately concern that this alterations would be a target for abuse. The new. Continue reading

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Rolling Stone Int’l To Launch In UK, Asia Pacific In 2019, Add More Live Events

Rolling Stone has announced plans for ambitious global expansion including plans to launch in the United Kingdom and Asia Pacific in 2019. The expanded company footprint is in addition to. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music PR • Crowdfunding • Rehearsal Venue • More

This week on MusicThinkTank contributors looked at a reconsideration of how to approach music PR, music crowdfunding campaigns to keep an eye on, how to help your band relocate to. Continue reading

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8 Crowdfunding Campaigns To Keep Your Eye On And Why

Crowdfunding can be a tricky needle to thread in any industry, and the music business is no exception, but if you can make your campaign stand out, your chances for. Continue reading

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Smokey Robinson Gives Moving Defense Of Artists Rights At Hearing Over Music Modernization Act

Singer songwriter Smokey Robinson too the stage in a somewhat different capacity recently to act as a moving and powerful advocate for artists' rights, delivering a passionate defense to the. Continue reading

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Staying Safe And Secure This Festival Season

With summer almost in full swing, a variety of fun and vibrant festivals across the nation are likely calling your name, and while these provide a great opportunity to cut. Continue reading

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