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Festivals & Venues Update: September 21

Festivals & Venues Update: September 21

BLUESFEST GETS ROBERT PLANT TO REVIVE ZEP CLASSICS And as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our soul Bluesfest s long tradition of landing coups continues in 2018. In its first artist…

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 20, 2017
Festivals & Venues Update: September 21

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Festivals & Venues Update: September 21

BLUESFEST GETS ROBERT PLANT TO REVIVE ZEP CLASSICS And as we wind on down the road, our shadows taller than our soul Bluesfest s long tradition of landing coups continues in 2018. In its first artist…

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 20, 2017
Foo Fighters almost certain to lock in the number #1 this weekend

Foo Fighters almost certain to lock in the number #1 this weekend

The past few weeks have seen a pleasing run of number ones, with the likes of Paul Kelly, QOTSA and Gangs of Youths all occupying the top spot. This week the run of rock at #1 looks likely to…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 20, 2017
Foo Fighters almost certain to lock in the number #1 this weekend

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Foo Fighters almost certain to lock in the number #1 this weekend

The past few weeks have seen a pleasing run of number ones, with the likes of Paul Kelly, QOTSA and Gangs of Youths all occupying the top spot. This week the run of rock at #1 looks likely to…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 20, 2017
Nightlife becomes first music company to make AFR Most Innovative Companies list

Nightlife becomes first music company to make AFR Most Innovative Companies list

Nightlife Music, which tackles digital piracy by providing consumer music services to businesses, has been named among the Top 50 Most Innovative Australian New Zealand Companies. At the Australian…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
Nightlife becomes first music company to make AFR Most Innovative Companies list

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Nightlife becomes first music company to make AFR Most Innovative Companies list

Nightlife Music, which tackles digital piracy by providing consumer music services to businesses, has been named among the Top 50 Most Innovative Australian New Zealand Companies. At the Australian…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
UK Music call for a Europe-wide live music passport, following Brexit

UK Music call for a Europe-wide live music passport, following Brexit

The chief executive of UK Music, Michael Dugher, has pushed for the British government to end the “uncertainty and lack of clarity” following the Brexit decision, and introduce a EU-wide live music…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 20, 2017
UK Music call for a Europe-wide live music passport, following Brexit

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UK Music call for a Europe-wide live music passport, following Brexit

The chief executive of UK Music, Michael Dugher, has pushed for the British government to end the “uncertainty and lack of clarity” following the Brexit decision, and introduce a EU-wide live music…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 20, 2017
IFPI Report: Piracy and copyright infringements are industry’s biggest threat

IFPI Report: Piracy and copyright infringements are industry’s biggest threat

The good news for the industry: If you’re online, there’s a strong chance you’re consuming licensed music. The bad: piracy and the “value gap” are persistent problems. Recorded music has never been…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
IFPI Report: Piracy and copyright infringements are industry’s biggest threat

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IFPI Report: Piracy and copyright infringements are industry’s biggest threat

The good news for the industry: If you’re online, there’s a strong chance you’re consuming licensed music. The bad: piracy and the “value gap” are persistent problems. Recorded music has never been…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
The Prodigy signs to BMG, Spotify makes gains ion Q2, and more

The Prodigy signs to BMG, Spotify makes gains ion Q2, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. The Prodigy signs to BMG - via Variety Spotify, Netflix And Instagram Make Gains In Q2 2017 - Music Industry Blog Warner/Chappell…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
The Prodigy signs to BMG, Spotify makes gains ion Q2, and more

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The Prodigy signs to BMG, Spotify makes gains ion Q2, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. The Prodigy signs to BMG - via Variety Spotify, Netflix And Instagram Make Gains In Q2 2017 - Music Industry Blog Warner/Chappell…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
Avril Lavigne and Bruno Mars are the "most dangerous celebrities" online

Avril Lavigne and Bruno Mars are the "most dangerous celebrities" online

When Avril Lavigne announced she was working on a new record, the pop star could have never preempted it would lead to her becoming the most dangerous artist online. That's according to cybersecurity…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
Avril Lavigne and Bruno Mars are the "most dangerous celebrities" online

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Avril Lavigne and Bruno Mars are the "most dangerous celebrities" online

When Avril Lavigne announced she was working on a new record, the pop star could have never preempted it would lead to her becoming the most dangerous artist online. That's according to cybersecurity…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 20, 2017
This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

As the industry continues to look for a solution to rising ticket scalping, London's Islington Assembly Hall believes it has an answer to the problem as it shifts to a digital-only, mobile-based…

By Brandon John - Sep 20, 2017
This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

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This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

As the industry continues to look for a solution to rising ticket scalping, London's Islington Assembly Hall believes it has an answer to the problem as it shifts to a digital-only, mobile-based…

By Brandon John - Sep 20, 2017
BTS music video reaches YouTube viewing milestones in record time

BTS music video reaches YouTube viewing milestones in record time

Korean boy band BTS recently released the official music video for new single DNA , and it s already smashing records. The video crossed 10 million views in just eight hours, making BTS the fastest…

By Staff Writer - Sep 20, 2017
BTS music video reaches YouTube viewing milestones in record time

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BTS music video reaches YouTube viewing milestones in record time

Korean boy band BTS recently released the official music video for new single DNA , and it s already smashing records. The video crossed 10 million views in just eight hours, making BTS the fastest…

By Staff Writer - Sep 20, 2017
A 17-year-old Blonde Redhead song is on the Shazam chart thanks to Rick & Morty

A 17-year-old Blonde Redhead song is on the Shazam chart thanks to Rick & Morty

A wordless song by NYC-based noise rock/dream pop band Blonde Redhead is currently sitting in the Global Shazam Top 100 thanks to hit animated series Rick Morty. ’For The Damaged Coda’, which is…

By Staff Writer - Sep 19, 2017
A 17-year-old Blonde Redhead song is on the Shazam chart thanks to Rick & Morty

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A 17-year-old Blonde Redhead song is on the Shazam chart thanks to Rick & Morty

A wordless song by NYC-based noise rock/dream pop band Blonde Redhead is currently sitting in the Global Shazam Top 100 thanks to hit animated series Rick Morty. ’For The Damaged Coda’, which is…

By Staff Writer - Sep 19, 2017
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