The digital delivery of music

A report reviewing ways the online digital delivery of music may be utilised by clients of the music board of the Australia Council, and by Australian musicians in general.

It examines trends in music in an international and Australian context, and notes that the current model for retailing music – dominated by the ‘big four’ labels and by the compact disc – is both under attack and in decline, though some areas such as the live music sector, publishing and musical instruments sales continue to experience growth.