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Episode 38 of the “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Episode is live. Episode 38 Highlights On this episode, Jay. Continue reading

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2021 Burning Man goes virtual

Once again, the massive counterculture festival which draws thousands out to the Nevada on an annual basis, has been moved to a virtual format, citing the ongoing pandemic. Guest post. Continue reading

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Triton bets $1M+ on VNUE as live music preps for ‘Roaring Twenties’ return

VNUE, a technology company focused on the live music sector, has landed a $1 to $2 million commitment from Triton Funds. Investor interest in live music and related technology is. Continue reading

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and how fame should be celebrated in today’s music business [Keith Jopling]

MiDiA’s Keith Jopling stares across the pond for a thoughtful look at one of American music’s most venerable and maligned institutions. By Keith Jopling of MiDiA Doom scrolling on socials. Continue reading

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Twitter expands ‘Spaces’ audio to anyone with 600+ followers

Twitter has announced updates to its Clubhouse like audio platform Spaces, including upcoming features and lowering the threshold to just 600 followers. Those who have a reasonable following on Twitter. Continue reading

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1000+ artists tell the government “the horror has no end” regarding Germany’s new copyright law

In response to the latest encroachment on artists’ rights, German artists are speaking out against the German government in response to the country’s wildly unpopular (at least among musicians) new. Continue reading

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AFM, SAG-AFTRA distributes $70M to rightsholders

The AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund – an income source that most musicians barely know exists – has announced a record $70 million distribution. The AFM &. Continue reading

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How to promote your patronage platform, boost your monthly music revenue

Patronage remains one of the best ways for artists to generate consistent and significant revenue from their fans. Here we look at how to most effectively promote your patronage platform. Continue reading

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Sushant KC Demonstrates Pursuing Music Is A Viable Path In Nepal

Here, we learn how Sushant KC, a self-taught musician from Kathmandu, was able to prove that pursuing music is a viable career path in Nepal in an area where doing. Continue reading

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Independent Venue Preservation Initiative launches crowdfunding campaign to support music venues

The Independent Venue Preservation Initiative recently unveiled it’s new Subscribe to Live program, a micro-donation funded initiative aimed at supporting indie music venues in the bay area. Guest post from. Continue reading

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SBA says no SVOG funds for desperate venues before late May

The SBA nows says that no Shuttered Venue Operating Grant (SVOG) funds would be awarded to desperate independent venues, promoters, and agents before the end of May. In December, more. Continue reading

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