MUSICIANS – AUSTRALIA

Artificial intelligence final nail in coffin for creative sector

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Original article by Sam Buckingham-Jones
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 9 : 17-Jul-24

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance has expressed concern about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on Australia’s creative sector. The MEAA has told a Senate committee that Australian creatives’ work is being "systematically scraped" to train AI platforms without their knowledge, consent or compensation. Amongst other things, the MEAA contended that AI firms should be legally required to disclose all data used to train their algorithms. Singer and songwriter Dr Rod Davies warned that AI could kill off Australia’s music industry.

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Musicians’ plea as live music figures hit new low

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Original article by Martin Boulton
The Age – Page: Online : 17-Feb-21

Australia’s live music industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with data from APRA-AMCOS showing that the sector is operating at less than four per cent of pre-coronavirus levels. More than 350 artists and music industry workers have written an open letter urging the federal government to either extend the JobKeeper scheme or introduce an industry-specific wage subsidy. They note that the arts and entertainment sector employs almost 200,000 Australians and contributes about $15bn to GDP each year.

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Songwriting becomes boom export industry

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Original article by Michael Bailey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 10 : 29-Nov-17

Australian songwriters earned $A43.5 million from foreign royalties in 2016-17, according to APRA AMCOS. This compares to just $A21.8 million in 2012-13, with the doubling in royalties collection attributed to the growth of music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Jake Mason from Melbourne band Cookin’ On 3 Burners says the popularity of music streaming has helped to make it more well known internationally, but that new artists still struggle to make a name for themselves in the music industry.

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AC/DC’s Rudd sought hitman, NZ court hears

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Original article by Tony Wall, Bernard Zuel, Martin Boulton
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: 2 : 7-Nov-14

Australian musician Phil Rudd has appeared in a New Zealand court on a charge of attempting to procure a murder. Police have alleged that Rudd tried to hire a hitman to kill two men, while he has also been charged with threatening to kill and drug possession. Rudd, who is a member of Australian rock band "AC/DC", has been released on bail. The charges may prevent him from participating in the band’s world tour

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