Ever wondered if an artist can truly set themselves up for life off the back of just one famous song? 

White Sky Music’s head of royalties, Matt Bird, joined Ben Davis to explain exactly how global airplay and streaming pots turn single tracks into massive lifelong fortunes.

Ever wondered if an artist can truly set themselves up for life off the back of just one famous song? 
White Sky Music&rsquo;s head of royalties, Matt Bird, joined Ben Davis to explain exactly how global airplay and streaming pots turn single tracks into massive lifelong fortunes.

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Can you really retire on just one hit? A music royalty expert breaks down the millions

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis.

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Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13.

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13.

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After facing three separate family health crises, including the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son to a rare cancer, Queenslander Shaune Watts refused to be defeated and instead raised over $1.3 million for charity. 

Hear the deeply moving story of how this ordinary local dad uses sheer determination and cold calls to turn profound heartbreak into a powerful lifesaving legacy.

After facing three separate family health crises, including the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son to a rare cancer, Queenslander Shaune Watts refused to be defeated and instead raised over $1.3 million for charity.&nbsp;
Hear the deeply moving story of how this ordinary local dad uses sheer determination and cold calls to turn profound heartbreak into a powerful lifesaving legacy.

Can you really retire on just one hit? A music royalty expert breaks down the millions

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