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Forbes Names Best Paid Artists 2016
Forbes has released its latest list chronicling musical riches. Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift was #1, but second place went a group that lost a key member and went in hiatus. Here. Continue reading
“Best Of The Fest” To Bring Major Music Festivals To A Big Screen Near You
Live concert video streams – from D.IY. (StageIt, Facebook Live) to 360 and virtual reality productions – are poised to explode in 2017. Now LiveXLive, KAOS Connect and Screenvision Media. Continue reading
SXSW Accelerator Deadline Is This Friday
The deadline is looming for the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding.
Guvera Fails To Pay U.S. and South American Staff
Troubled music streaming service Guvera has failed to pay promised severance and other monies due former staffers in the U.S and South America.
Deadline For SXSW Accelerator Startup Pitch Event Nears
Calling all startups! Enter the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding.
A Lesson In Constructive Termination From The Librarian Of Congress
Here Chris Castle takes a closer look at the recent "promotion" of Maria Pallante by the Librarian of Congress, a promotion which led to her resignation. In this piece we. Continue reading
A Friend To Musicians And Creators, U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante, Pushed Out
Much needed major copyright reform seemed on track until Friday when the U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante was suddenly pushed aside. Many in the music industry are expressing concern over. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: New Sony CEO • Amazon Nabs Garth Brooks Exclusive • Counterfeit CD Warning • More
WEDNESDAY 10.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Today's "Brief" headline feels like a throwback to 1996. Updated continuously under our More News tab
TUE. BRIEF: Spinal Tap Lawsut • Beats 1’s Lowe To Keynote SXSW • FUGA To U.S. • Bon Iver Gender Equality Drive • More
TUESDAY 10.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Zane Lowe is talented, but is he really transformational or revolutionary enough to keynote SXSW or is Apple just a big. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Co-Founder, Chairman Steps Down • RIAA Names Top Pirates • VuHaus Delivers NPR Music Videos • More
FRIDAY 10.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify CEO Daniel EK continues to consolidate power as he preps for a 2017 IPO. Updated continuously under our More News tab
