NFTs will be released through OneOf The Recording Academy and OneOf, the green NFT marketplace built for music and backed by 28-time GRAMMY Award winner Quincy Jones, have teamed up for an exclusive partnership to release NFTs that will commemorate…
Betts calls out unjust treatment of musicians Dickey Betts, founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, is calling for music fairness and the unjust treatment of musicians when it comes to compensation and treatment of artists by major radio corporations.…
Digital collectible NFT will be minted with Swedish House Mafia Live Nation Entertainment has announced the company will be collaborating with artists to give fans digital collectible NFT ticket stubs called Live Stubs, which will be included with tickets on…
Deal provides extension for Coachella & Stagecoach Festivals Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter and live event company owned by AEG Presents, announces that it has signed a long-term agreement with the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, which includes…
MusiCares distributed aid to music industry professionals impacted by Hurricane ida in Louisiana, New Jersey and New York Following the devastation of Hurricane Ida in August 2021, MusiCares worked quickly to provide disaster relief to music communities impacted in Louisiana,…
Rep. Ted Deutch introduces bill to level playing field for independent musicians On October 25th, US Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL) introduced the Protect Working Musicians Act, legislation that would allow artists and music creators to negotiate fairer rates and terms…
Fans share the royalties and artists control their music Republic, a leading investment platform, has unveiled that they will begin hosting opportunities to invest in music royalties through their latest launch, Republic Music. The first artists slated to pioneer the…
The two entities team for new artist channels and music app Warner Music Group (WMG) and Twitch have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will see the companies launch various recording artist channels and create a standalone music space featuring premium…
Company also planning to spin-out its PPV business as separate public company LiveXLive has announced that it plans to change its name to LiveOne, Inc. as part of an overall rebranding of the company and its business units. The company…
RIAA releases mid year report Recorded music revenues in the US grew 27% in the first half of 2021 versus the prior year, from $5.6 to $7.1 billion at retail value, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)’s…
Fans can build their own poseable Strat The LEGO Group has unveiled the new LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster set, created by LEGO Ideas fan designer Tomáš Letenay. The iconic guitar, famously played by music legends and emerging artists alike and…
Wimmer producers Louder Than Life, Aftershock and others Danny Wimmer Presents is the latest promoter requiring proof of COVID-19 or negative test to enter its festivals. The organization shared the news via social media this week. “Your safety is our…