BMG And KKR Join Forces To Acquire Music Rights
25 March, 2021
Global music company BMG and global investment firm KKR today announced they will join forces to pursue recorded music, music publishing and other music rights acquisitions. Working together, the companies will deliver a compelling solution for artists, songwriters and other music rights owners seeking ...
| Sony Music Publishing Signs International Deal With Gallo Music Publishers
24 March, 2021
Today, Sony Music Publishing ("SMP") South Africa announced the signing of Gallo Music Publishers ("GMP") to a worldwide agreement, excluding Africa. With this new creative partnership, Sony Music Publishing will provide its industry leading services to Gallo Music Publishers' extensive catalogue of ...
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UK Recorded Music Revenues Grew 3.8 Prercent In 2020
24 March, 2021
The BPI, the association of independent and major record labels, today reports that UK recorded music revenue1 rose by 3.8% in 2020 to reach �1.118 billion.
This is the highest total since 2006 (�1.166bn)2 and the fifth consecutive year of growth, although the rate of revenue growth slowed in 2020 ...
| Grammy Awards With Limited Attendees
22 March, 2021
The Grammy awards were initially moved from January to March due to the pandemic which is still very much in our lives every day. The annual event was hosted by Trevor Noah from the Daily Show. Trevor is a comedian born in South Africa to a black mom and white father. Trevor was such a great host with ...
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Launch Inc Becomes First Music Company In History To Release A Concert As An NFT
22 March, 2021
Launch, a boutique livestreaming production company and creative agency announce the minting and auction of the first-ever concert to be released as an NFT (non-fungible token), the March 13, 2021 livestream concert of blues legend Ana Popovic and GRAMMY-winning guitarist Paul Nelson live from The Music ...
| Starting Your Music Business? Questions You Should Consider Before Applying For A Loan
16 March, 2021
Not everyone is lucky to have money sitting at the bank or have an investment ready to be cashed out anytime. This is where applying for a loan becomes a challenge. Make sure not to end up with a disadvantageous loan agreement. So as to maximize the benefits you get out of your loan, do some research ...
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Lisa Dawn Miller Announces The Launch Of LDM Publishing
12 March, 2021
Producer/singer/songwriter, Lisa Dawn Miller has announced the launch of a new music publishing company, LDM Publishing (ldmpublishing.com) to market and brand the legacy song catalogue and story of her father, legendary Motown songwriter, Ron Miller (ronmillersongbook.com) as well as her own catalogue ...
| Music Industry Urges Government To Make Rapid Progress And Save Touring In Europe
12 March, 2021
The largest bodies representing musicians, the Incorporated Society of Musicians and Musicians� Union, have urged the Government to make rapid progress and save touring in Europe by tackling the bureaucratic obstacles created by Brexit.
Today peers in the House of Lords considered the impact of ...
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Stars Show Their Support For The Collapsing Live Events Supply Chain
12 March, 2021
Industry collective #WeMakeEvents today announces a powerful new video campaign to highlight the ongoing hardship and struggles of the live events supply chain.
Supported by some of the biggest stars in music, comedy and theatre � the campaign aims to raise awareness of 700,000 people in the supply ...
| Modern Music Stays In The Charts For 45.3 Days On Average - A New Study By Buhamster
12 March, 2021
According to a new study by Buhamster, a music track in the USA stays in the charts for 45.3 days on average. Our findings are here: https://buhamster.com/en/the-lifespan-of-a-music-track-in-the-charts-is-45-days-our-investigation.html
The methods
Buhamster analyzed 804 tracks by 465 performers ...
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UTU And Murda Beatz Set To Disrupt The Music Industry And Change Its Tune - Forever
12 March, 2021
UTU Technology Inc. continues to attract and register influential personalities onto its networking platform with the announcement that hip-hop producer and songwriter Shane Lindstrom, known as Murda Beatz, is set to join the App that is preparing to launch in the coming months.
Murda Beatz has ...
| Amazon Music Launches New Shopping Experience, Making It Easier For Fans To Find Merch From Their Favorite Artists
10 March, 2021
Amazon Music today announced the integration of artist merchandise within its mobile app, combining the convenience customers have come to know and love from Amazon, with a new way for artists to engage with their audience and enrich the fan experience. Artist merchandise will now appear in the Amazon ...
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FirstBank Named As Title Sponsor Of New Nashville-area Live Music Venue
10 March, 2021
Live Nation and Graystone Quarry today unveiled that FirstBank will be the first name-in-title sponsor of the new boutique amphitheater nearing completion located in Thompson's Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tenn. Now known as FirstBank Amphitheater, this world-class venue is in a completely ...
| Songtradr Acquires Award-Winning Music & Sound Design Company, Song Zu
10 March, 2021
Songtradr, the world's largest B2B music licensing marketplace, announced today that they have acquired Song Zu, the most awarded music and sound design company in the Australia and Asia Pacific region, with studios in Sydney and Singapore. This multi-million dollar transaction marks Songtradr's second ...
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Square, Inc. Announces Plans To Acquire Majority Ownership Stake In Tidal
05 March, 2021
Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in TIDAL, the global music and entertainment platform that brings fans and artists together through unique music, content, and experiences. Square expects to pay a mix of cash ...
| Sean 'Diddy' Combs Announces Key Hires To Leading Black-Owned Media Company To Drive Continued Growth In 2021
04 March, 2021
Today, REVOLT, the leading Black-owned media company founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs, announced a new roster of senior leadership to expand its global strategy, continue company growth and spearhead the execution of key initiatives across various categories. With these new appointments, REVOLT continues ...
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Sony Music Publishing Launches In Indonesia
03 March, 2021
Sony Music Publishing announced today the launch of Sony Music Publishing Indonesia (SMPI), a new, independent publishing company dedicated to the development and promotion of Indonesian songwriters both locally and around the world.
SMPI will work closely with Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia ...
| UK Music Urges Chancellor To 'Back British Music' And Deliver 'Sounds Of Summer' For Music Fans
02 March, 2021
UK Music has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to back its new three-point plan to guarantee a summer packed with the best of British music.
Unveiling the plan before the Chancellor's Budget, UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said the music industry wanted to create a "truly memorable musical ...
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How The Internet Created A New Reign Of DJs: "Internet Is The New Radio And We Are The New Breed Of DJs"
02 March, 2021
A new breed of DJs has emerged using one of the most powerful tools in the world, the internet. Shawn Floyd, also known as "Floydboy", launched United Entertainment, a marketing hive that would tally over 30 billion streams worldwide, making him one of the most infamous names in the music industry. ...
| Recording Academy Announces Official Grammy Week Events
26 February, 2021
The Recording Academy highlights its GRAMMY Week events lineup ahead of the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcasting Sunday, March 14, 2021 on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. All events will be virtual this year to ensure the safety of our staff and guests and to make the events as ...
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