The COVID Bounce: How The Pandemic Is Reshaping Entertainment Demand [MARK MULLIGAN]
It may be most obvious in the explosion in live music streaming, but in fact, the coronavirus is having a major effect on music streaming and all forms of entertainment.. Continue reading
Newport Festivals Launch COVID-19 Artist Relief Program
The Newport Fok and Jazz Festivals Foundation has established the Newport Festivals Musician Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to folk and jazz musicians who are facing financial hardships from. Continue reading
Music Tech Webcast Launches Today With Focus On Live Music Streaming
Music and music tech PR firm rock paper scissors is launching Weekly Websdays today April 1st with a focus on live music streaming. The Zoom event will explore one topic. Continue reading
Free Wellness Toolbox For Musicians Offers Path Forward In Troubled Times
73% of independent musicians said they have experienced negative emotions such as stress, anxiety or depression in relation to their music in a recent survey taken before the additional stress. Continue reading
US Government Offers Help For Musicians, Music Industry
The US is on the verge of passing a $2 trillion aid packages designed to blunt the coronavirus pandemic’s economic impact that includes provisions that will provide help to musicians,. Continue reading
What You Need to Know If You Want to Tour in Europe (Someday)
While non-virtual performing is pretty much universally on hold at present, this is a good home to begin prepping for future tours. Here we look at some essentials for artists. Continue reading
Massive Furloughs At StubHub
Stubhub has furloughed as much as 67% of its workforce, sources tell CelebirtyAccess leaving less than 150 staffers working at the secondary ticket marketplace amid the COVID-19 crisis. Stubhub reportedly. Continue reading
BMG Reports Record Revenue Growth
Label, label services, and music publisher BMG announced financial results for 2019 with growth in both profits and revenue for the year. According to BMG, revenue increased to €600m for. Continue reading
Miss Live Music? Pandora Launches Top Live Songs Stream
Just in case live-streamed performances ranging from Garth Brooks to Diplo aren’t enough, Pandora has added a new station that features the streamer’s top 100 live tracks of all time. . Continue reading
84,500+ Fans Join Bandsintown LIVE Channel Launch with DJ Black Coffee
Event discovery platform Bandsintown launched its Bandsintown LIVE channel on Twitch last Friday with a live performance by pioneering producer and DJ Black Coffee. More than 84,500 unique viewers watched. Continue reading
