Donations are being accepted online MusiCares has announced the establishment of a relief fund to support members of the music community affected by the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Assistance includes basic living expenses such as shelter, food, utilities, and…
Epic Rights, a leading music merchandising and branding company, and counterfeit software leader CounterFind have teamed to combat counterfeit merchandise and pave the way for online brand protection within the music industry. Epic Rights represents KISS, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Def Leppard,…
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE DISCOGS (15% GROWTH) VERSUS NIELSEN (17% DECLINE) On July 31st, Discogs, the world’s largest music database in the world, shares the Mid-Year Marketplace Analysis & Database Highlights emphasizing physical format sales of both catalog and new releases, across…
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Spotify. On May 26th, the plaintiffs in Ferrick v. Spotify USA Inc., No. 1:16-cv-8412 (AJN) contend that Spotify made certain musical compositions available on its service without a license.…
Caesars Entertainment Corporation, the world’s most diversified gaming and entertainment company, has announced the opening of Nevada’s first full-service production studio, Caesars Entertainment Studios produced by Sidekick Productions. Located in Las Vegas, the production studio offers the newest, most advanced…
The Recording Academy has announced that it has signed a four-year agreement with AEG for STAPLES Center to host the GRAMMY telecast when the show returns to Los Angeles in 2019 following its 60th anniversary celebration in New York this…
The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to announce it will honor 16-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster at its third annual GRAMMY Museum Gala, taking place September 19th at The Novo in Los Angeles. Foster will receive the Architects of Sound…
The Recording Academy has completed its annual review of awards rules and regulations and established a series of new amendments to guide the GRAMMY Awards process moving forward. All changes go into effect immediately, including the transition to online voting,…
Make Music Day, the annual global celebration of music occurring each June 21st and featuring over 4,000 free, outdoor concerts, music lessons and jam sessions in over 60 U.S. cities, has announced its lineup of artist ambassadors. The all-day musical…
Make Music Day, the annual global celebration of music occurring each June 21st, has announced its full schedule of over 4,000 free, outdoor concerts, music lessons and jam sessions – with more to come – in over 60 U.S. cities. The…
Live Nation has unveiled The Festival Passport, a revolutionary experience that gives fans general admission access to 90+ festivals for $799. For the remainder of 2017, The Festival Passport will provide admission to nearly every Live Nation festival, even if…
The weeklong event sold out on its last day Live Nation’s $20 “Kickoff to Summer Ticket Promotion” put more than one million tickets into the hands of fans – and officially sold out Tuesday (May 9th). Live Nation began celebrating…