Silverchair manager John Watson says music industry can't compete with pirates

By Jared Lynch
Updated May 6 2015 - 2:08am, first published May 5 2015 - 3:14pm
Straight lines: Silverchair manager John Watson says it's time to tackle the root cause of digital piracy. Photo: Stefan Moore
Straight lines: Silverchair manager John Watson says it's time to tackle the root cause of digital piracy. Photo: Stefan Moore
Somebody that I used to know: MPs are preparing to debate a bill which would allow blocking of piracy websites.
Somebody that I used to know: MPs are preparing to debate a bill which would allow blocking of piracy websites.

A manager for several of Australia's most prominent recording artists says the music industry "took 10 years to dig a hole that will take 20 years to fill" when it comes to dealing with copyright infringement and internet piracy.

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