Muso adds $2M for live booking platform
As live music crawls out of lockdown, booking and gig marketing startup Muso has raised $2 for international expansion. Muso previously raised $1.5 million in a 2019 seed round and. Continue reading
If you’re going to defend a satirical song from a copyright lawsuit, don’t attempt a bunch of stupid alternative arguments first
In a recent legal misstep, Australian mining billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer squandered his opportunity at the satire defense for unauthorized use of a Twisted Sister hit by first. Continue reading
Music Industry Responds To Fires In Australia
As everyone is now aware, Australia has been devastated by the most intense fires in the country’s history, and an unprecedented level of death and destruction. Here we break down. Continue reading
Silver Lake Acquires Concert, Ticketing Giant TEG
US investment firm Silver Lake Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TEG, the Australian and Asian Pacific concert promoter and ticketing giant from funds advised by Affinity Equity. Continue reading
Music Groups Use New Australian Copyright Law To Skewer Stream Ripping Sites
After Australia recently amended its copyright laws to feature some subtle but important language changes, there was immediately concern that this alterations would be a target for abuse. The new. Continue reading
Rolling Stone Int’l To Launch In UK, Asia Pacific In 2019, Add More Live Events
Rolling Stone has announced plans for ambitious global expansion including plans to launch in the United Kingdom and Asia Pacific in 2019. The expanded company footprint is in addition to. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music PR • Crowdfunding • Rehearsal Venue • More
This week on MusicThinkTank contributors looked at a reconsideration of how to approach music PR, music crowdfunding campaigns to keep an eye on, how to help your band relocate to. Continue reading
8 Crowdfunding Campaigns To Keep Your Eye On And Why
Crowdfunding can be a tricky needle to thread in any industry, and the music business is no exception, but if you can make your campaign stand out, your chances for. Continue reading
Smokey Robinson Gives Moving Defense Of Artists Rights At Hearing Over Music Modernization Act
Singer songwriter Smokey Robinson too the stage in a somewhat different capacity recently to act as a moving and powerful advocate for artists' rights, delivering a passionate defense to the. Continue reading
Staying Safe And Secure This Festival Season
With summer almost in full swing, a variety of fun and vibrant festivals across the nation are likely calling your name, and while these provide a great opportunity to cut. Continue reading
