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How Take That’s Gary Barlow Dominated the Music Industry
Never forget where you come from here! Gary Barlow certainly didn't, as he recounts his extraordinary life and career in his one-man show A different step.From humble beginnings to worldwide success with boy band Take That, to his solo…
Rebuilding Rwanda’s music industry was an obligation, not a dream – Mighty Popo | The…
At the age of eight he was already playing the guitar and at the age of 10 he knew he wanted to be a musician. Many know him under the stage name Mighty Popo, others under the name Popo but his real name is Jacques…
Britney Spears: Grammy winner, Queen of ’90s pop, and music industry megastar over the years
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Image 1 of 10 Britney Spears, "Princess of Pop" is a pop culture icon. Spears made a name for herself in the late 90s with her debut…
Music industry giant Mo Ostin dies at 95
Mo Ostin, a self-effacing giant of the music industry who, with rare integrity, presided over the rise of Warner Bros. Records to a sprawling billion-dollar empire and helped discover and nurture artists from Jimi Hendrix to Green Day, has…
Music industry pioneer Denise Jones inducted into Brampton Arts Walk of Fame
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A large crowd gathered to induct Afro-Caribbean culture champion Denise Jones into the…
Australia’s Premier Music Industry Mourns Loss of Archie Roach – Billboard
Archie Roach, the legendary Australian Indigenous artist whose song 'Took the Children Away' won a Human Rights Medal, died on Saturday July 30 after a long illness. He was 66 years old.
The Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung),…
Ed Hardy, respected music industry executive and former CMA board chairman, dies at 73
ED HARDY, RESPECTED MUSIC INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE AND FORMERCHAIRMAN OF CMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIES AT 73Ed Hardy, former President and Chairman of the Board of the CMA, died yesterday, July 31. He was 73 years old. A loyal member of the CMA…
Unsung heroes whose lyrical prowess propels the music industry
Nviiri the storyteller.
Unlike the rappers and singers who are in our faces every day, there is a group of creatives who are not highly regarded; songwriters.
The majority of singers of all genres work hard to write great lyrics and…
BNB Chain launches campaign to promote NFT music industry
Music NFTs are disrupting the mainstream music industry, helping artists retain ownership of their music and their careers.Musical NFTs, a new trend?To promote the NFT music industry more widely to the community, BNB Chain collaborated with…
Em Beihold signs with Sony Publishing; ‘Billie Eilish’ Rapper Armani White Inks With…
Sony Music Edition signed a rising singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Em Beihold to a worldwide publishing agreement. Her gold-certified single "Numb Little Bug" has been on the Billboard Hot 100 for 24 weeks, and she released…
International Who’s Who of the Music Industry 2022 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "International Who's Who in Music 2022" directory has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer.
This directory will prove invaluable to anyone who needs reliable, up-to-date information on…
The History and Current State of the Indian Music Industry in 2022
MMusic is one of the biggest parts of Indian culture and the history of music dates back to the Vedic age. There are so many forms of music in India, but Bollywood music has dominated the scene for over 100 years. With massive…
Austin’s music industry greats unite for Swan Songs benefit show
For an organization providing end-of-life care, there's certainly plenty of new life at Austin nonprofit Swan Songs this year. The organization announced a new executive director, Shannon Moody, on July 21, and released tickets…
TuneCore’s Chioma Onuchukwu talks about the pros and cons of the African music industry
According to a 2022 report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, streaming in sub-Saharan Africa grew by 9.6% last year. Africa is expected to generate around $500 million in streaming revenue by 2025, with…
“I didn’t know you could lie”
Ice-T joins The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday, where the rapper and longtime Law and Order: SVU the actor reflected on the revelations he had when he started his music career in the mid-1980s. The biggest problem was the…
7 music industry podcasts that help you stay in the know – Spotify for Artists
As the world of podcasts continues to thrive, it can be difficult to figure out which ones provide valuable analysis of the ever-changing music industry, and which ones just do the talking. We have you. To help you stay up-to-date, here's…
“Artists lack understanding of the music industry”
BY CHIEDZA MAZHANAGARAMUSICOLOGIST Kwanele "Kwazlegacy" Moyo says local musicians only have the potential to conform to international standards if they are able to understand the operations of the industry.
Moyo said some artists don't…
The new musical experience of the diaspora
5 minimum readingThe bass is strong and every time the beat drops, the sound waves ripple through the audience and the sea of spectators moves like a unibody organism swimming in the soundscape. Clusters of women slowly…
Prince Bright admits that competition in the music industry is now very difficult | General…
Legendary Hiplife musician Prince Bright of Buk Bak fame says competition among artists in the Ghanaian music industry is now very tough.According to the multi-award winning musician, who has graced the music scene for over two decades,…
The Growing Toxicity of Fanbases in the Nigerian Music Industry
The growing success of the Nigerian music industry is arguably the best thing that has happened to Nigeria in recent years. The Afrobeats scene has never been more vibrant than it is right now. Recently, Nigerian singer,…
Interview: Michael Ray finds grace and gratitude in the country music industry
Country star Michael Ray. Photo credit: Tanner Yeager
On July 8, country star Michael Ray sat and chatted before his headlining show at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh on Long Island.
American track and field legend Jesse Owens…
Vicious celebrates 30 years in the music industry
The label that launched the careers of a legion of profile players, including Avicii, Madison Avenue, Peking Duk and Dirty South, is celebrating 30 years in the music industry. Their success carries forward an!-->!-->…
MTSU history professor sees the fast-paced Saudi music industry from the front row seat
MURFRESBORO, Tenn. - The sound of Saudi Arabia changes at breakneck speed, and an MTSU professor is an eyewitness.
With the help of Recording Industry Department Chairman and Grammy-nominated recording engineer John Merchant,…
Becca says being a woman in the Ghanaian music industry is a challenge
Ghanaian singer, Becca, believes that being a woman in the Ghanaian music industry is a challenge She said women in the industry do not get the necessary support compared to their male colleagues in the same industry.…
The Fiji Times » The future of the Fiji music industry looks bright
He has played to packed houses and performed his music around the world during his more than four decades in the business.
But nothing could stop veteran songwriter and musician Seru Serevi from smiling as he heard the 10 finalists of…
GREED is good… and revolutionizing the music industry
Joining the show today is Pete Parente, creator of GREED, an NFT marketplace designed to revolutionize the music industry. His extraordinary background includes being an American sailor, stockbroker, business consultant, entrepreneur,…
Be spiritually strong or risk being defeated in the music industry
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Yaw Tog spills the beans on his 'absence'The rapper warns young singersYaw Tog talks about fake friends in the industryGhanaian rapper, Yaw Tog,…
Rick Bleiweiss, Bestselling Author and Former Senior Vice President of the Music Industry, Announces…
Best-selling author and editor Rick Bleiweiss announces two new book releases, as well as a successful multimedia book launch and transition from Music Industry Executive (SVP at BMG Music, Arista, Island Records) to Publishing Executive…
MUSIC INDUSTRY VETERAN, DRE LONDON AND POST MALONE UNVEIL SKRT, A NEW ERA OF HARD SELTZER
Music mogul and global entrepreneur Dr London unveiled his latest business venture, SKRT, a new era of hard seltzers - hitting the market today. SKRT is the latest addition to its ever-growing portfolio, expanding a range of successful…
“The music industry in Ghana is a disgrace” – Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale attributes her success to musicSarkodie says Ghana's music industry is not supportive enoughUnhealthy competition among Ghanaian musicians is killing the industry, says Bosom P-YungSelf-proclaimed 'Dancehall King', Shatta…
Nik Nocturnal Takes Music Industry Shot On New Trap Metal Song
It's not easy to make it in the music world, although Nik Nocturnal has steadily grown its fanbase by offering a new take on metal through its successful YouTube channel. Still, Nocturnal has seen some of the pitfalls of the music…
6 Ways iTunes Changed the Music Industry Forever
Before iTunes, music was different. Buying a song meant walking into a physical store and buying a physical record or CD. All that has changed.
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Spreading the magic in the music industry, Romeo Mputu releases a new song “Open and…
Romeo Mputu has been in the music industry for a few years now. He started writing songs at an early age and gradually managed to sing professionally and land successful contracts. Her latest single "Open and Close" is the epitome of her…
Commission committed to overhaul music industry copyright — DG
NNN: The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to work with national and international stakeholder groups to overhaul the copyright side of the music industry.
The chief executive of the commission, Dr John…
Executives used as bait and trainees cast aside – UK music industry must do better on race | Music
Bthe lack of musical creativity bled like dye through the fabric of the UK, painting it in colors it had never known before. He rang out at jungle raves in the 90s, draped himself in designer prints and champagne at garage dances, partied…
Broadway veteran fearlessly takes on the music industry’s mega-exploiters
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Let's start by introducing Chapman Roberts. In a biographical sketch distributed at a Carnegie Hall celebration of African-American cultural heritage, he is described as a…
Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival Nominated for Canadian Live Music Industry Awards –…
Celebrating Canada's exit from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival will feature a 98 square foot outdoor mural in collaboration with Kwantlen First Nation.
Members of the public will also be able to…
How BTS, the group changed the Korean music industry
BTS, the K-pop sensation, has announced that they will be taking a break as they begin a new chapter as a group and focus more on their individual projects. Jin, Jimin, RM, J-Hope, Suga, V, and Jungkook reunited for a pre-recorded dinner…
5 must-have weekly music industry newsletters
Be the first to know about music industry happenings by subscribing to one of these five weekly music industry newsletters.by JAmes Shotwell from HaulixWhenever people ask me what resources I use to get ahead, I give them one answer:…
Broadcast and music industry entrepreneur Jim Long has died at 79. | Story
Jim Long, who rose from a teenage record producer and radio host to founding award-winning broadcast and…
Clive Davis looks back on his legendary career in the music industry
Whispers of the golden ear
Clive Davis. The musical genius who made Whitney, Aretha, Alicia, Springsteen, Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Taylor Swift, John Mellencamp. And now he's on the…
The music industry will crack $153 billion by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs
A distant photo of the Goldman Sachs Tower in Jersey City, New Jersey. Photo credit: Jordan Merrick
Amid the continued resurgence of crowd entertainment like concerts and festivals — and despite Spotify's subscriber growth slowing —…
Dark year for the music industry! Here is a list of 9 iconic singers who died in 2022
They say life is an open book, and that's true for most celebrities because their lives are almost open to the public. From what they work on to who they meet, from their heartbreaks to their struggles, they are unable to enjoy their…
2022 Winners of Canadian Live Music Industry Awards Announced During Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week and Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) organized the annual meeting Canadian Live Music Industry Awards tonight at Toronto's El Mocambo, celebrating Canada's live music sector across 19…
Canadian Live Music Industry Awards Winners Announced
Canadian Music Week and the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) hosted the annual Canadian Live Music Industry Awards tonight at El Mocambo in Toronto on June 10, celebrating the live music in Canada in 19 categories. Hosted by Jully…
Rucker talks about the path to success and change in the country music industry for minority artists
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - When you talk about African Americans in country music, Charley Pride led the way, and with Breland, Mickey Guyton and Jimmie Allen, there's more diversity in the industry.But the bridge between the new and the…
Top 10 Music Industry Scandals That Shook The World
AAnother term for the music industry is celebrity. Another thing that is often uttered with glory in the glamorous world is scandal. At different times, musical artists, sometimes deliberately and sometimes not, have been involved in…
Metallica warns Spotify, other streaming services can ‘ruin’ the music industry
Today, many fans enjoy music from their favorite artists through online streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, etc. because it is very accessible and can play songs at your…
Deborah Cheetham says it’s time for the classical music industry to trust First Nations to…
Yorta Yorta Soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham has been named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Australian Women in Music Awards.
AWMA jurors described Cheetham as a trailblazer whose voice spoke much…
6 Times Lil Nas X Called Out Homophobia In The Music Industry And The Black Community
Rapper Lil Nas X has taken the world and the rap industry by storm, and he's only just started his career.He has spoken openly about his struggles being a black gay artist in the music industry, especially when much of the industry is…
BAILEY: Broadway veteran fearlessly confronts music industry exploiters
Let's start by introducing Chapman Roberts. In a biographical sketch distributed at a Carnegie Hall celebration of African-American cultural heritage, he is described as a "singer-actor-composer-vocal/choral…
Gwevedzi celebrates 6 years in the music industry
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Rina Sawayama discusses the importance of age diversity in the music industry
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Up And Coming Pop Sensation Priscilla-Skye Is Taking The Music Industry By Storm With Her New Single…
Hailing from Quebec, Priscilla-Skye's new single is a mesmerizing and captivating pop song, bringing color to a repetitive and inauthentic music industry.
Priscilla-Skye has made quite an impression in the music industry with her upbeat…
Tennessee State University students learn about the music industry through a three-week music…
Students at Tennessee State University (TSU) recently had the opportunity to learn more about the music industry through a three-week TSU Maymester Music Accelerator program, in which industry organizations from music shaped them, Music Row…
“The music industry can be very toxic. This is not for humans with heart and soul’
Versions is a project led by women by intention. "The world is still incredibly male-dominated, but I think the currency is changing. There are so many amazing women making amazing music and coming from a very strong place, and we're…
From Kendrick Lamar to Ye, can the music industry finally reclaim deepfakes from their malicious…
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Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik and others from the music industry clicked arriving as KK’s Antim…
The music industry has indeed lost a pearl with the death of kk. The popular Bollywood singer who has delivered some of the most soulful and catchy tunes over the years suffered a!--First>…
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Tiago Maia, new General Manager of Move Concerts Brazil. Photo credit: Concerts MoveHere's a recap of recent jobs in the music industry — including internal hires and promotions — as of June 2, 2022.If you have a job shuffle to share,…
Australia’s music industry welcomes new Arts Minister
It's official: Tony Burke is Australia's Minister for the Arts, a nomination seen as the best-case scenario for the music industry.
When Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese announced his cabinet on Tuesday March 31, he made…
KK, Sidhu Moose Wala, Bappi Lahiri & Lata Mangeshkar: India’s music industry faces one…
Image source: TWITTER KK, Sidhu Moose Wala, Bappi Lahiri and Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, Bappi Lahiri, Sidhu Moose Wala and now KK, 2022 seems like an unfortunate year for Indian music industry. From the loss of India's…
From Sonu Nigam to Shreya Ghoshal, the music industry mourns the singer’s sudden demise
KK, who was only 54, is survived by his wife and two children.Mumbai: Several Indian music industry celebrities have paid heartfelt tributes to Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, after the famous playback singer passed…
“The music industry sees social media as an inherently feminine thing”
Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem wrote an essay about the pressure she thinks female artists are under to provide TikTok content.
The article follows a number of artists speaking publicly about their experiences with their labels and…
2022 nominees announced for Canadian Live Music Industry Awards during Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week and Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) are pleased to announce the 2022 nominees for the canadian Live Music Industry Awards. Hosted by Jully Blackthe Live Music Industry Awards will take…
LUV Concert Series nominated for 2 Live Music Industry Awards 2022
Nominations are underway for the Live Music Industry Awards 2022 will take place in Toronto on Friday, June 10.
Created by Canadian Music Week in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Associationthe professional association of the…
Top 10 Bollywood Singers In India Who Made Music Industry Rich
IIt is not unknown to music lovers that India is one of the most culturally rich countries with diverse musical flavors. Among the wide range of music, Bollywood music has always been the genre that resonates with the masses. Many…
Top 10 changes the music industry has seen over the decade
JThe music industry is constantly evolving and there has been a massive transformation within the scene in just 10 years. In 2011 or 2012, people were still listening to their favorite music on iPods or going to stores to buy the…
The She Rocks Awards recognize women in the music industry
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KERO) — An upcoming awards show highlights the contributions women have made to the music industry.The She Rocks Awards honor women from a variety of fields in the field, including performers, educators, makers, label…
The biggest names in the music industry launch a diploma program to discover the stars of tomorrow
Young people who dream of breaking into the world of music have been stimulated by the creation of a new diploma.And the program, launched by the prestigious Ivors Academy and aimed at breaking down barriers of origin and encouraging…
Morgan Wallen continues to dominate the music industry, despite cancellation efforts
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen set a new record for Globe Life Field by selling out his first stadium gig in record time.Wallen will take the stage at the Texas Rangers home in Arlington, Texas with special guests HARDY, Mike…
3 Ways Web3 Is Ready To Transform The Music Industry
Although Web3 is still in its infancy, it has the potential to revolutionize the music industry. Here's how…by Janelle Borg by AmplifyYou and NFTeveningLet's face it, the music industry has still have resisted changes that disrupt existing…
“We risk losing another McCartney or Bowie”
Producer Paul Epworth - best known for his work with Adele - has spoken out on the issue of financial barriers within the music industry.
In a new interview with The TelegraphEpworth warned of the lost potential of people from…
Challenges Facing Emerging Artists in the Nigerian Music Industry
Nigeria is blessed with talented musicians across the states: those who have reached the mainstream and those who strive for the big stage. The latter are nicknamed “up-and-coming artists” working day and night, hoping one day to get…
Stefan Wesley, rapper and music professional, takes control of the American music industry.
American music industry rapper and music professional, Stefan Wesley. New Delhi : The tremendous growth and potential that the entertainment and music industry as a niche has experienced over the past two decades has been nothing short…
Will Elon Musk save the music industry?
This MBW op-ed is from Ran Geffen (inset photo), CEO of Amusica Song Management in Israel and founder of OG.studio, an extended reality content and business development agency facilitating transitions to web3. Music companies demanded that…
How Leveraging Streaming Platforms Can Boost Nigeria’s Music Industry
"Ojuelegba Shitta,ask my sistermy music travels without a visa,oya ask your sister". Nigerian superstar Wizkid, shouted in the opening lines of the hit song "No Lele" from his breakthrough 2011 debut album "Super Star".It will not be out of…
Tencent Music Entertainment Announces China’s First Digital Music Industry Commemorative…
Announced quarterly, the Digital Memorial Trophy aims to honor individuals and groups who help promote industry progress and create social value through music. TME created the trophy to show its gratitude to music creators, professionals…