Keychange opens artist support program as major music company gender equality pledges pass 500
500 global music organizations have now signed the Keychange Pledge to achieve at least 50% representation of women and gender minorities. EBU Music, part of the European Broadcasting Union is the. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Live Nation Furloughs 20% • Facebook Acquires Giphy • Hacker Has Dirt On Trump, Music Stars • More
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MUSICIANS, DJs: Take This MIDiA Artist Survey Now
Music industry consultantcy MIDiA has begun its third biannual Artist Survey and we encourage all musicians and DJs to take it today. The MIDiA survey takes the pulse of the. Continue reading
ASCAP, BMI, A2IM, Music Biz, RIAA, NMPA, Others Demand Congress Improve Aid Access For Musicians, Industry Workers
Top music and film organizations sent a joint letter to Congress that highlights the many ways that implementation of the CARES Act has fallen short in assisting workers in need. Continue reading
Patreon Lays Off 30 As It Adds 50,000 New Creators
Patreon has laid off 30 employees or 13% of staff because of economic pressures from the current COVID-19 crisis. Kickstarter is reportedly also considering layoffs as crowdfunding projects on the. Continue reading
Music Artists Coalition Calls On US Gov’t To Help Music Industry
The Music Artists Coalition has joined the call for the Federal Government to throw a financial lifeline to the music industry as it grapples with the wide-ranging financial impact of. Continue reading
3 Things To Keep In Mind When Hiring Musicians for Your Band
As an artist, hiring competent, reliable artists is one of the many challenges you will likely face as you embark on booking shows. Here we look at three essential things. Continue reading
14,000 TikTok Followers In Just Three Months
It’s no secret that TikTok has officially arrived as a go-to destination platform to promote music, but many have yet to overcome the hurdle of starting a new social presence from scratch. In. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Protecting Your Instruments • Starting An Independent Music Career • Unexpected Expenses • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared pieces on how to keep you instruments safe from harm, what it takes to start your own independent music career, how to prepare. Continue reading
MUSICIANS: Are You Buying Tools… or Toys? (Video)
It’s a common pitfall nearly every musician falls into: buying TOYS—the gear we lust after, but doesn’t really advance any creative or professional potential—when we should be reserving our resources. Continue reading
