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Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire) joins Alberts
Posted on 29 Apr 2013
We’re thrilled to announce that published works of songwriter, vocalist and musician Felix Riebl will be represented by independently-owned Alberts, for the world. (excluding back catalogue for...
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The Essential Ted Mulry & Ted Mulry Gang
Posted on 15 Apr 2013
Featuring songs from the Albert Productions Era (1970 - 1990) Released Friday April 19 through ALBERTS/SME
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Tim Levinson joins the Sydney Swans
Posted on 2 Apr 2013
AFL team, the Sydney Swans are 'Ready To Go' with Tim Levison's song chosen as the soundtrack to their brand new television commercial which hits screens this weekend.
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Shelley Harland ‘In The Dark’ new sound of OMEGA
Posted on 25 Mar 2013
Australian performer and Alberts writer Shelley Harland, has been given the opportunity most artists dream of.
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It’s All About The Song ...“Come Said The Boy”
Posted on 21 Mar 2013
A provocative tale? A song banned on radio? A video shot on Maroubra Beach? One of Australia's biggest hits of the 80's, Come Said The Boy, sadly never cracked #1 on the charts. We speak to the...
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Get to know composer Petra Salsjo
Posted on 20 Mar 2013
Recently signed composer Petra Salsjo, composed, orchestrated and mixed the original music for the short film 'The Telegram Man'. On the day her new EP 'The Telegraph Man' is released, we thought...
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Eric McCusker’s Ava (At The End of the World)
Posted on 18 Mar 2013
Hollywood came to Melbourne for the filming of 'On The Beach' in 1959. Ava Gardner had invited Frank Sinatra to Australia and it was this time period, along with an album Sinatra recorded in...
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Beautiful cuts in Japan
Posted on 7 Mar 2013
It doesn’t get more beautiful than this. We are delighted to reveal that this month Beautiful, a song written at the Alberts Writers Camp, was picked up by Japanese pop sensation Namie Amuro....
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Australia’s Game launches with ‘It’s A Long Way to The Top’
Posted on 1 Mar 2013
The 2013 Toyota AFL Premiership Season campaign was launched this week using the instantly recognisable Australian rock anthem, AC/DC's 'It's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock n roll) ...
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Mama Kin new clip Rescue and National Tour
Posted on 1 Mar 2013
With the release of Mama Kin's album The Magician's Daughter, arrives a brand new clip for the song 'Rescue' and a National Tour launching today at Nannup Music Festival.
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Goyte’s The Fractured Heart installation at the National Film and Sound Archive
Posted on 19 Feb 2013
Gotye visits Canberra to reconnect with his Fractured Heart
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It’s All About The Song ...“Love Is In The Air”
Posted on 14 Feb 2013
In celebration of the day of LOVE, it seems only fitting we acknowledge one of the greatest LOVE songs ... 'Love Is In the Air' (Vanda & Young)
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Old Man River returns from Tel Aviv for ONE show
Posted on 12 Feb 2013
OLD MAN RIVER is hitting Australia next month for one show only at FBI Social Club, Sydney, Wednesday 6th March before heading off to New York City to record his new album.
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Gotye wins 3 Grammy’s
Posted on 11 Feb 2013
It's 3 out of 3 for Wally DeBacker (aka Gotye), taking out Grammy awards for Alternative Music Album, Pop Duo/Group Performance and the prestigious Record of the Year.
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Lost songs from The Basics found
Posted on 6 Feb 2013
LEFTOVERS - 38 'Lost' tracks from over a Decade of THE BASICS
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It’s All About The Song ...“Evie”
Posted on 1 Feb 2013
Stevie Wright "Evie (Parts I, II & III)" (H.Vanda, G.Young)
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O’Shea achieve highest ARIA entry
Posted on 31 Jan 2013
Alberts writer Mark O'Shea as one half of husband and wife duo O'Shea have scored their highest chart entry to date with album One + One.
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San Cisco New ‘Fred Astaire’ Video
Posted on 31 Jan 2013
A spanking new San Cisco video clip premiered today on Groupie magazine. The new 'Fred Astaire' video was launched days after the song was voted #48 on Triple J's Hottest 100. ...
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AC/DC commemorated on Australian Postage Stamp
Posted on 31 Jan 2013
Australia Post honoured AC/DC this month, by issuing a Back in Black album cover postage stamp to commemorate the bands 2013 Australia Post Australian Legends award.
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Hungry Kids of Hungary new ‘Twin Cities’ video
Posted on 23 Jan 2013
Hungry Kids of Hungary new video 'Twin Cities' premiered today on Mess & Noise website.
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Alberts welcomes Mama Kin
Posted on 16 Jan 2013
With the brand new year comes an exciting addition to Alberts. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the songs and sounds of Mama Kin (aka Danielle Caruana) with the announcement that Mama...
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Alberts 2012 wrap up!
Posted on 18 Dec 2012
It’s that time of year – ’Best-Of’ lists aplenty and the office is getting nostalgic. Let’s revisit the year that was… the year we gave kudos to our motto: “It’s all about the song” We continued...
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Emi Green is making her mark across the globe
Posted on 17 Dec 2012
Australian writer Emi Green jets back after a whirlwind writing trip.
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It’s Christmas Time: Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Christmas benefit song
Posted on 10 Dec 2012
Sydney folk-scene unites for an original Christmas Carol for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia.
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Alberts re-signs long term label deal with Sony Music Australia
Posted on 26 Nov 2012
Alberts has renewed its label deal with Sony Music Australia for Australia and New Zealand.
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AC/DC NOW ON iTUNES
Posted on 19 Nov 2012
AC/DC's Complete Catalogue Available Digitally for the First Time; All Tracks Mastered for iTunes
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Sam Buckingham unleashes her Fragile Heart
Posted on 18 Oct 2012
Songs relaying stories of love lost and letting go
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Alberts Writers Camp Songs on this week’s #3 ARIA CHART ALBUM
Posted on 5 Sep 2012
Congratulations to Tim Omaji AKA Timomatic whose self titled debut album Timomatic debuted this week #3 on Australia’s ARIA Album Chart.
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Knievel release single and Emerald City album through Alberts
Posted on 21 Aug 2012
Australian band Knievel, fronted by Wayne Connolly (Alberts published writer/producer). will be releasing their brand new album 'Emerald City' with Alberts facilitating the September 14th release....
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Lucy Durack gives a fresh approach to Heading In the Right Direction
Posted on 27 Jul 2012
Lucy Durack, one of Australia’s leading ladies of screen and stage (“Wicked” and the highly anticipated feature film Goddess to name but a few) has added her own touch to an Alberts classic song...
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Sounds of Tuesday: Alberts Charts
Posted on 17 Jul 2012
THE WEEK THAT WAS. ALBERTS SONGWRITERS, LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL, IN THE ARIA, AIR AND RADIO CHARTS W.C 16 July 2012
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San Cisco to perform at Etihad Stadium
Posted on 5 Jul 2012
This Saturday, San Cisco will perform at Etihad Stadium before and half-time of the St. Kilda vs Essendon Game as part of the AFL's 'Live At The Footy' program.
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Nordoff Robbins shines with Washo
Posted on 27 Jun 2012
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy are thrilled to announce that the 2012 Art of Music charity dinner and auction held at the beginning of this month at the Art Gallery of New South Wales raised a NET...
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ALBERTS WELCOMES TIM LEVINSON a.k.a Urthboy
Posted on 7 Jun 2012
Over the last few days while the world has been watching the Moon and Venus, Alberts has had its eyes set on the Urth. Alberts is thrilled to announce that a worldwide agreement with hip-hop...
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ALBERTS TO REPRESENT THE NEW SONGWRITING WORKS OF JOSH PYKE
Posted on 1 Jun 2012
As Alberts continues to focus on catering for career songwriters, Josh Pyke has joined its diverse group of writers in an agreement which will see all of his new songwriting works represented...
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We’re only days away till AMON TOBIN’S ISAM SPECTACLE
Posted on 30 May 2012
Amon Tobin's audiovisual spectacle ISAM, is only days away from premiering in Australia for Vivid Sydney at the Sydney Opera House.
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Wally De Backer (aka Gotye) takes home 3 APRA Music Awards
Posted on 29 May 2012
Last night marked the 30th anniversary of the APRA (Australian Performing Right Association) MUSIC AWARDS and the night Wally DeBacker (aka Gotye) created more milestones by taking home three...
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Australian Songwriters write score for Jennifer Lynch’s Bollywood Odyssey “Despite The Gods”
Posted on 21 May 2012
Bollywood meets ethno art pop in the release of Australian songwriters Jessica Chapnik Kahn and Nadav Kahn’s first single from their soundtrack for the film "Despite the Gods". Directed by Penny...
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Angus Young voted The Most Important Australian Guitarist of All Time
Posted on 16 May 2012
Australian Guitar Magazine readers voted Angus Young as the The Most Important Australian Lead Guitarist in a poll which hits magazine stores today.
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Alberts to participate at Song Summit 2012
Posted on 11 May 2012
The three day APRA/AMCOS Song Summit 2012 is only weeks away. Held in Sydney, the major creative, business-development and networking expo for the music industry will include live performances,...
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The Sapphires World Premiere at 2012 Cannes Film Festival
Posted on 8 May 2012
2 songs from Alberts international catalogue have been chosen for the Australian film 'The Sapphires' which will have it's world premiere at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
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Roscoe James Irwin ‘1000 Nights’ wins International Independent Music Awards for Song Category
Posted on 3 May 2012
Melbourne based independent songwriter and performer Roscoe James Irwin, was announced today the winner of the 11th Annual International Independent Music Awards for his song ‘1000 Nights’....
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Alberts songswriters nominated for 2012 APRA MUSIC AWARDS
Posted on 2 May 2012
Congratulations goes out to Alberts songwriters Wally DeBacker, Mark O'Shea and David Guetta who were announced nominees for the 2012 APRA AWARDS.
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The Medics perform at Alberts
Posted on 20 Apr 2012
Rain couldn't stop last night’s Rooftop performance at Alberts. Quick thinking moments before guests arrived, the Alberts office was converted into a moody, dark rock venue, perfect for Cairns band...
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Goyte takes top spot on Billboard Hot 100 Chart
Posted on 19 Apr 2012
GOTYE has become the first Australian in over a decade to achieve the inconceivable milestone of #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (USA) for ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ (feat. Kimbra)....
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Paulini makes some noise in Germany
Posted on 29 Mar 2012
The powerful voice of Paulini Curuenavuli has once again captivated the world of table tennis.
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San Cisco, Megan Washington and Gotye named Top 30 Contenders for APRA SONG OF THE YEAR
Posted on 22 Mar 2012
The Australian Performing Right Association (APRA) revealed today the Top 30 contenders for APRA SONG OF THE YEAR.
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Megan Washington announced as mentor for The Voice
Posted on 16 Mar 2012
Award winning Alberts songwriter Megan Washington, has been announced as a mentor for the upcoming talent quest The Voice which will be aired on Channel Nine.
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Alberts songs used to launch AFL Season
Posted on 15 Mar 2012
The Australian Football League announced today that AC/DC’s classic ‘Long Way To the Top’ will be used as part of the game’s national advertising campaign for the 2012 Toyota Premiership Season. ...
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John Paul Young celebrates his 40th with anniversary shows in Sydney and Melbourne
Posted on 5 Mar 2012
Celebrations are in the air as 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of Australian music icon, John Paul Young’s stellar career and together with The Allstar Band, “JPY” is marking the occasion with two...
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Alberts first ever International Songwriting Camp launched today
Posted on 27 Feb 2012
Songwriters from all over the world have come together for Alberts first International Songwriters Camp and it’s a mammoth day of creativity and collaborations in full swing.
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San Cisco Play Alberts Rooftop
Posted on 22 Feb 2012
What an awesome way to launch another year of Alberts Rooftop performances.
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Paulini releases her scorching new single Fireman
Posted on 10 Feb 2012
'Paulini sizzles' , 'Turning up the Heat' and 'Scorching new look' are just some of the comments about Paulini’s brand new video and single 'Fireman' available in Australia today...
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AACTA Awards - Congratulations Red Dog
Posted on 1 Feb 2012
The awards season continues with winners of the AACTA Awards announced last night at a Gala event at Sydney’s Opera House where outstanding work is recognized in the fields on Australian film,...
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AC/DC Pinball Machine
Posted on 31 Jan 2012
Stern Announces Newest Addition to Rock and Roll Collection of Machines - AC/DC Pinball Machine
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The Medics sign with Alberts
Posted on 31 Jan 2012
Continuing on from 2011 with new songwriters Harmony James, San Cisco, Roscoe James Irwin, Cosmo Jarvis and David Guetta joining the independent music company, Alberts are pleased to announce they...
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Gotye catalogue now with Alberts
Posted on 23 Jan 2012
After representing Wally De Backer’s works with The Basics for a number of years, Alberts is proud and privileged to expand its representation of Wally’s Gotye catalogue for Australia and New...
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James Morrison releases brand new album
Posted on 23 Jan 2012
Alberts composer and Australian jazz extraordinaire, James Morrison, releases his long awaited album "Snappy Too" tomorrow.
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what a year! 2011 in a nutshell
Posted on 22 Dec 2011
At a time when lists are a plenty, it's only fitting that we took the opportunity to reflect on 2011 and note our highlights from the year. There are no winners or losers, only great moments for...
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San Cisco announce The Politely Awkward Tour
Posted on 9 Dec 2011
Teaming up with The Jungle Giants, San Cisco are getting adroit and cordial in their first-ever national tour. The Politely Awkward Tour will cover capital cities as well as few lucky regionals...
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Harmony James hits the road in 2012
Posted on 8 Dec 2011
While most of us can’t think past Christmas, Harmony James already has the first 6 months of 2012 planned out.
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Megan Washington opens Sydney Festival First Night at the Domain
Posted on 8 Dec 2011
Not only is Washington's 'Insomnia' show one of the fastest selling tickets for Sydney Festival but announced today, Megan Washington will join the prestigious Sydney Festival First Night line-up...
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Mark O’Shea returns to Australia to perform with wife Jay as country duo, O’Shea
Posted on 5 Dec 2011
2011 has been an amazing year for Nashville based Australian born, husband and wife duo, O’Shea
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First look at San Cisco new video ‘Awkward’
Posted on 2 Dec 2011
We sat down with Josh Biondillo (guitar, vocals, keys) and Nick Gardner (bass, keys) from San Cisco the day their new video 'Awkward' hit the webisphere. Find out 'Who writes the lyrics' and...
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Alberts presents ‘FBi’s Lunchbreak’ at Sydney’s FBi Social
Posted on 30 Nov 2011
Alberts are thrilled to be the presenting partner of FBi Radio's Lunchbreak, a live to air broadcast of local Australian talent from FBi Social at Sydneys, Kings Cross Hotel.
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Gemma Ray to release “Island Fire” February 17, 2012
Posted on 28 Nov 2011
Alberts UK pop-noir songwriter, Gemma Ray returns to Australia in December to support Grinderman on their Summer tour, play Peats Ridge Festival, plus headline an intimate show at Sydney's The...
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The First ARIA Awards
Posted on 25 Nov 2011
In anticipation of this Sunday's ARIA Awards (to our friends overseas, these awards are Australia's version of the Brit's or Grammy's), we pulled aside our Head of Creative Services, Philip...
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AC/DC Pinball App is NOW Available
Posted on 18 Nov 2011
The AC/DC Pinball Rocks! app is now available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
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SAN CISCO SIGN WITH ALBERTS World-wide publishing agreement signed
Posted on 8 Nov 2011
ALBERTS is absolutely thrilled to announce that Indie poppers SAN CISCO have joined the independent music rights company’s group of talented music creators. ALBERTS will be representing the...
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Exclusive interview with INSOMNIA & I BELIEVE YOU LIAR producer JOHN CASTLE
Posted on 21 Oct 2011
Today Washington’s INSOMNIA EP is released in Australia. Whilst in Melbourne, we dropped into the now famous studio, "The Shed" and caught up with INSOMNIA producer John Castle . This fresh,...
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OLD MAN RIVER sets off for Japan to deliver 1000 ORIGAMI CRANES
Posted on 18 Oct 2011
It was never going to be an easy feat, but that wasn’t why he did it. With months of folding origami cranes and support from his fans, OLD MAN RIVER completed his goal of making 1000 Cranes for...
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Wide Open Road license Alberts songs
Posted on 17 Oct 2011
Songs from the Alberts catalogue have been chosen for the new ABC three-part documentary series, Wide Open Road.
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AC/DC awarded ARIA
Posted on 12 Oct 2011
Live at River Plate is 2011 ARIA Best Music DVD
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Cezary Skubiszewski nominated for Jameson IF Award
Posted on 12 Oct 2011
Alberts composer Cezary Skubiszweski nominated for Jameson IF Award
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Australian Country Songwriter Harmony James signs world-wide deal with Alberts
Posted on 11 Oct 2011
Alberts are pleased to announce that Country songwriter, HARMONY JAMES has signed a world-wide publishing deal with the Australian independent music company.
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Irish band “The Answer” release brand new album in Europe
Posted on 4 Oct 2011
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Alberts welcomes David Guetta and Frederic Riesterer
Posted on 23 Sep 2011
The Australian & New Zealand representation of Grammy winning & multi-platinum Artist/Producer/DJ David Guetta and revered collaborator Frederic Riesterer is the latest exciting news from Alberts....
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Cosmo Jarvis signs with Alberts
Posted on 9 Sep 2011
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WASHINGTON presents a collection of new music
Posted on 8 Sep 2011
INSOMNIA – a collection of new music I BELIEVE YOU LIAR – international version To coincide with the International release of Washington’s platinum selling, ARIA winning debut album, “I Believe...
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Australia’s Family Jewels hits the highway
Posted on 6 Sep 2011
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Alan and Marilyn Bergman’s lyrics matter to Barbara Streisand
Posted on 1 Sep 2011
Through Alberts association with Spirit Music Group, we are proud to represent long time collaborators Alan & Marilyn Bergman's works in Australia and New Zealand.
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“Scars” reaches #1 on CMC Chart and Mark O’Shea signs record deal
Posted on 24 Aug 2011
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Roscoe James Irwin Signs to Alberts
Posted on 23 Aug 2011
Alberts is thrilled to announce that Melbourne singer/songwriter/producer/composer ROSCOE JAMES IRWIN has signed a publishing deal with Australia’s most established independent publisher, J.Albert...
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MUSIC MATTERS launches across Australia and NZ
Posted on 11 Aug 2011
MUSIC MATTERS launched yesterday across Australia and New Zealand! Aimed to remind music fans of the value and significance of music, this exciting international campaign is supported by a...
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Cezary Skubiszewski creates Original Score for Red Dog film
Posted on 9 Aug 2011
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HOLY MOSES! Megan Washington premieres brand new single on Australian Radio
Posted on 3 Aug 2011
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1927 to perform with Swedish pop sensation Roxette
Posted on 2 Aug 2011
Live Nation announced yesterday that 1927 will be special guests at Swedish pop-sensation Roxette’s ONLY Australian show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Friday February 17, 2012. Pop-duo...
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AC/DC THUNDERSTRUCK licensed in US feature film trailer
Posted on 26 Jul 2011
The Licensing Team at Alberts are pleased to announce that AC/DC's song "THUNDERSTRUCK" (Young/Young) has been licensed (via Carlin America) in a trailer for the feature film 'The Change Up' ...
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Back In Black, #3 Triple J Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time
Posted on 11 Jul 2011
I hit the sack, I been too long I'm glad to be back
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Alberts and FBi Radio’s Music Open Day
Posted on 5 Jul 2011
Last weekend saw bands, media and producers come together at our studio's for a Production Workshop. Promoted heavily across Sydney's community radio station FBi Radio, bands were invited to visit...
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WASHINGTON and AC/DC win prestigious APRA Awards
Posted on 22 Jun 2011
Last night in Sydney, APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Board of Directors announced MEGAN WASHINGTON and AC/DC winners of the prestigious peer voted 2011 APRA Music Awards. The...
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Megan Washington nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of The Year APRA AWARDS 2011
Posted on 26 May 2011
Congratulations Megan Washington on your freshly announced nominee for APRA Awards 2011, Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year!
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AC/DC Live at River Plate debuts at #1 in 17 Countries
Posted on 23 May 2011
Alberts and Sony Music Entertainment - AC/DC Live At River Plate, the definitive live concert DVD documenting AC/DC's massive Black Ice World Tour, has debuted as the #1 selling DVD on the national...
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Ted Albert Award Announced
Posted on 20 May 2011
APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) have announced that PAUL KELLY, one of Australia's great, iconic songwriting treasures, will receive the TED ALBERT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES...
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Megan Washington a major prize winner in ISC Competition
Posted on 19 May 2011
Congratulations goes to Alberts song writer Megan Washington for her achievement in the recent International Songwriting Competition. Megan's song, How To Tame Lions, was placed second in the Adult...
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Old Man River chosen to perform for the Dalai Lama
Posted on 18 May 2011
Old Man River has been handpicked to perform for the Dalai Lama at an exclusive Perth only concert Sunday June 19th . The once in a lifetime experience will celebrate the journey of Nobel Laureate,...
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2011 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition
Posted on 18 May 2011
2011 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition RECEIVES A RIFF-TASTIC LATE PRIZE FROM GIBSON GUITAR CORP AHEAD OF MAY 31 CLOSING DATE
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Washington Plays Sell-out Shows Across the Country and Pop Into Alberts
Posted on 18 May 2011
Melbourne songstress Megan Washington popped into Alberts today in the midst of her National 'Tour of Laughter and Forgetting' to work on some exciting new material for a soundtrack for an upcoming...
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AC/DC: Live at River Plate DVD Launches in Sydney & London
Posted on 18 May 2011
Sydney Metro Threatre & London Hammersmith Apollo DVD In-store May 10 (US & UK) May 13 (AUS)
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Alberts confirm additional international consultants to its Creative Team
Posted on 16 May 2011
We are pleased to announce Sydney-based David Rowley and UK-based Angus Blair joining the Creative Services Team as consultants.
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