Fan Voting opens for MTV Video Music Awards: Full list of 2021 nominees
The MTV Video Music Awards have announced this year’s nominees. Justin Bieber topped the field with seven nominations including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Pop. The VMA. Continue reading
SXSW PanelPicker 2022 voting is live now!
Voting is now open to help pick the panels and presentations for SXSW 2022. PanelPicker voting will close on Thursday, August 26 (11:59 PM PT). We’ve posted two proposals with. Continue reading
Arlo Parks, Mogwai, Wolf Alice, more nominated for Mercury Prize 2021
The Mercury Prize, which recognizes albums outside of the mainstream, has named its 2021 list of nominees and it’s a diverse group. The full list of Mercury Prize 2021 nominees. Continue reading
Polaris Music Prize 2021 short list announced
The organizers for Canada’s much-coveted Polaris Music Prize have finally revealed the ten albums chosen for the award’s short list, with an ultimate winner to be announced in the coming. Continue reading
The Grammys have banned the sharing of streaming stats, other milestones
The Recording Academy has banned the use of streaming stats, chart positions, and all other hard-earned milestones from ‘For Your Consideration’ Grammy campaigns. The new revised rules and guidelines for the. Continue reading
SXSW Panel Picker 2022 is open: Submit your ideas now!
The SXSW Panel Picker, the crowdsourced panel submission and voting portal for SXSW 2022 is now open. SXSW 2022 runs from March 11-20 next year and the entry process for. Continue reading
The 10 Most Interesting People I Met At Pollstar Live!
As the first major post-pandemic in-person music conference, Pollstar Live! offered the live music industry a chance to reconnect after 15 months in quarantine. The annual LA gathering brings together. Continue reading
Midem Africa continues online free today and tomorrow
The Midem Afrika pan-African music industry conference continues free online today through Thursday, July 1st. Midem Africa will highlight the African music industries including trends and opportunities, and offer insights. Continue reading
Nile Rogers re-elected as Songwriters Hall of Fame Board Chair
A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee himself, guitar legend Nile Rogers has been once again unanimously re-elected to serve as the board chair of the organization. Guest post from Celebrity. Continue reading
Recording Academy names Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents
The Recording Academy announced the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents. Butterfield Jones will continue to oversee the Recording Academy’s efforts to foster diversity, equity,. Continue reading