Australia

Streaming recommendation algorithms favor content in the user's language. That isn't working well for countries like Australia, Canada and the UK

The country is instead planning to move forward with a licensing regime for AI developers and rightsholders

Rights management org APRA AMCOS blames the problem on algorithms that 'favor scale and international repertoire'

Expansion comes two weeks after TikTok Music launched in Brazil and Indonesia

SoundOn was already Live in the UK, US, Brazil and Indonesia

Ideal candidate will have at least 12 years' relevant experience

ASM Global was formed through the recent merger of AEG Facilities and SMG

First signing is producer and multi-instrumentalist, Wave Racer

Australia Council publishes Born Global: Australian music exports report

The partnership sees the Mushroom Group acquire Cotchin's company International Royalties Rescue

Musicians, promoters, managers, and music fans have been 'consulted for months' ahead of the announcement

Market on course to top 2017's 20-year best

The market is up 5.5% in 2016 after generating AUS $352.2m (US $269.7m) in revenue

Indie label execs discuss digital future at Indie-Con