EU Copyright Vote: Over 1,300 Recording Artists Call On Meps To Seize Opportunity
04 July, 2018 Following a campaign involving over 1,300 recording artists - including Plácido Domingo, James Blunt, Francis Cabrel, The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Max Martin, Udo Lindenberg - via petitions and statements, videos and personal appearances, Sir Paul McCartney now lends his voice.
IFPI has ...
| Yamaha And The Piano Guys Team Up To Bring An 'Enhanced Reality Piano Experience' To Fans
02 July, 2018 Six of The Piano Guys' most popular viral videos move out from the screen, to be experienced for the first time as simultaneous television and "live" piano performances in the homes of Disklavier owners around the globe.
"It provides us an opportunity to let our fans experience our videos in a way ...
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The Recording Academy Releases Statement On The Music Modernization Act In The Senate Judiciary Committee
29 June, 2018 "Great music comes from great harmonies. As the organization representing all creators, we are gratified to see the industry and Congress work in harmony to pass the Music Modernization Act through the Senate Judiciary Committee. Following years of advocacy by music creators, we look forward to that ...
| Triller Announces First Global Licensing Deal With Universal Music Group
28 June, 2018 Triller, the AI-powered music video platform, today announced a licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, that will provide Triller's users with access to UMG's full catalog of songs from the world's most-popular artists.
Triller's 28 million ...
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Yamaha Teams Up With Veterans For Live Music Event In Nashville To Highlight National PTSD Awareness Day
28 June, 2018 Yamaha President Tom Sumner (second from left) joins Guitars for Vets Co-Founder Patrick Nettesheim (far right) and G4V graduate veterans on stage.
"It's a small measure of appreciation, but it's richly deserved, and if it makes a veteran's life more bearable we'll gladly step up," said Tom Sumner, ...
| Folkways Vinyl Reissue Series
28 June, 2018 In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways is revisiting its unrivaled collection and selecting some of its most influential recordings for long-awaited vinyl reissue. The Smithsonian Folkways Vinyl Reissue Series offers fans and collectors a chance to own these masterpiece albums ...
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Sony/ATV, Stellar Songs And MER Establish New Publishing Joint Venture Stellar Songs Scandinavia
28 June, 2018 Norwegian independent music company MER has entered into a worldwide publishing joint venture with Stellar Songs and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Scandinavia, entitled Stellar Songs Scandinavia.
The agreement includes administration rights of the extensive publishing catalogue of MER, as well as a ...
| Sony Music Entertainment/Legacy Recordings Sign Exclusive Distribution Deal With Prince Estate Covering 35 Essential Catalog Titles From 1978-2015
27 June, 2018 Sony Music Entertainment and the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson have inked an exclusive distribution agreement covering 35 essential previously released album titles from the Prince catalog, it was announced today!
The Prince catalog covered under the new agreement will be distributed by Legacy Recordings, ...
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World-Renowned Composer And Music Producer Steve Barakatt Signs Record Deal With British Singer And Actor Piera Van De Wiel
27 June, 2018 Steve Barakatt and Abaca Group Inc. are pleased to announce the conclusion of a record deal with British singer, songwriter, and actor Piera Van de Wiel.
Her first single, "It's Complicated," featuring Steve Barakatt on piano is being released worldwide today. "The first time I heard her voice, I ...
| Live Nation Acquires Premier US Promoter Red Mountain Entertainment
27 June, 2018 Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Red Mountain Entertainment, one of the premier regional concert and festival promoters in the United States. Together, the companies plan to combine Red Mountain's rich ...
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Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group Holds Inaugural Piano Pros Institutional Training
26 June, 2018 30 Yamaha piano dealers from 29 different locations across the country were chosen to participate in the first ever Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group (ISG) "Piano Pros Institutional" training.
"This training should equip our team with the skills and strategies necessary to increase their presence ...
| Video To Enter UK's Official Singles Chart This Summer
26 June, 2018 The UK's Official Singles Chart enters a new era this summer, with music fans' consumption of video counting towards the weekly rundown for the first time, the Official Charts Company can confirm.
Streaming and downloading of videos from artists ranging from Dua Lipa to Drake, Arctic Monkeys to ...
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Ticketmaster Helps Veterans Access Free And Discounted Live Event Tickets With Vet Tix Partnership
21 June, 2018 Ticketmaster, the global market leader in ticketing, announced it is partnering with Veteran Tickets Foundation, also known as Vet Tix, to provide a real-time feed of live event tickets to their 780,000 veterans of all eras, current servicemembers including Guard and Reserves, immediate family members ...
| Orange Amplification Introduce Francesca Simone As Their Latest Ambassador
21 June, 2018 Orange Amplification are delighted to introduce guitarist and singer-songwriter Francesca Simone as their latest Ambassador. She has played onstage with Kehlani, accompanied Beyoncé on the Formation World Tour, and recently performed alongside her at Coachella. In Simone's school yearbook, she was ...
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Yamaha Advantage Seminars Deliver A Strong Plan For Both Dealers And Independent Music Schools
20 June, 2018 "Operators came away with many new tactics to effectively combine products and services that will result in an enhanced customer experience," remarked Tom Hemphill, marketing manager, Yamaha Music Education.
More than 80 musical instrument dealers, music school owners and Yamaha staff across North ...
| CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship Submissions Close June 30
19 June, 2018 Submissions for the CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship will continue to be accepted through Saturday, June 30 at 11:59 PM/CT. Visit CMAworld.com/KixStart to review eligibility requirements and submit an application.
The year-long program is designed to provide emerging artists with unique professional ...
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Universal Music Group And All Def Media Expand Content Agreement
18 June, 2018 Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and All Def Media (ADM), one of the fastest-growing multi-platform media brands leveraging the cultural power of Hip-Hop, today announced an expanded relationship that includes developing long and short-form video content, live ...
| Company Profile For Recording Academy
18 June, 2018 The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY ...
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RECORD Foundation Succeeded Listing RECORD[RCD] Token On The Top Exchanges During ICO
16 June, 2018 RECORD, the blockchain-based music platform, has unveiled the listing of its innovative RCD tokens on CoinBene and LATOKEN. According to a press release from the Singapore-based company, the token will be listed on the popular exchange in July. Because of CoinBene and LATOKEN's confidence in RECORD's ...
| Live Nation Awards Scholarships To Empower Students Pursuing Careers In Music Industry
15 June, 2018 In partnership with House of Blues Music Forward Foundation, Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, is awarding $30,000 in scholarships among three outstanding recipients pursuing careers in the music industry. Established in 2016, this scholarship program is just one of Live Nation's ...
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