
How to host a virtual networking night for local bands, artists
As the pandemic persists, another challenge for the music industry is the inability to network and build new relationships. Virtual conference platforms could change that. Guest post by Seth Resler. Continue reading

Oh Boy Records celebrates 40th birthday
40 years is a long time for an independent record label to last – a milestone A2IM member Oh Boy Records has proudly hit. Here, we hear a from the. Continue reading

Midem 2021 to be a free all-digital event
Midem 2021 will be a free and fully digital event, with a promised return to Cannes in June 2022. Two new events are planned: Midem Africa, the first ever pan-African. Continue reading

The Grammys Set 2022 Dates
The Recording Academy has announced that the 64th annual Grammy Awards will return to LA’s Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2022 – exactly one year after the original date of. Continue reading

SXSW Announces 2022 In-Person Dates
SXSW promises a full in-person convention in 2022 from March 11 – 20 in Austin, TX. The announcement came as the virtual SXSW 2021 event wrapped. “I’m very confident that. Continue reading

Blues Foundation Pulls Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s 2021 Nomination Over Confederate Flag Use
The Blues Foundation has pulled Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s 2021 Blues Music Awards nomination for Best Blues/Rock Artist over his continued use of the confederate flag on his instruments, vehicles, and. Continue reading

It’s Grammys weekend… YAWN
While the Grammys are still considered by some to be music’s biggest night, COVID-19 along with a combination of other factors could mean that this year’s awards ceremony will not. Continue reading

The Weeknd leads 2021 Juno nominations – the full list
The Weeknd leads nominees for the 50th Annual Juno Awards with 6 nominations, including Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year. Justin Bieber, Jessie. Continue reading

Don’t miss this week’s women-led music production, tech summit She Knows Tech
She Knows Tech Summit is a digital event celebrating National Women’s Day, and is aimed at a new generation of multifaceted producers, artists, songwriters and other music professionals. Guest post. Continue reading

Full list of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees: Jay Z, Foo Fighters, Devo, Carol King, and more
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has named the nominees for 2021 induction, with the likes of Jay-Z, Carole King, The Foo Fighters, and Mary J. Blige all in. Continue reading