Introducing The Color of Music Collective
In this piece, we meet the Color of Music Collective, and organization on a mission to highlight and amplify the work of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ persons operating in the music. Continue reading
Financial Case For Increasing Live Audio Diversity
In this piece, Beth O’Leary examines why increasing diversity in live audio may not only be the best practice morally, but might also make the most sense from a financial. Continue reading
Making The Entertainment Industry More Diverse, Representative [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, California-based music business entrepreneur David Franz discusses his own unique career journey, and the need to make the music business – and entertainment industry as a whole. Continue reading
How To Develop Diverse Talent & Music Industry Leadership
Tony Alexander, Co-Founder, President, and Managing Director of Made in Memphis Entertainment joins co-hosts Micahel Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. MIME is a Black-owned full-service. Continue reading
How Artist Development Is Dismantling Music Stereotypes
In this piece, we delve into how the newly reorganized rock/alternative label Better Noise Music is working against industry stereotypes to develop a diverse roster of artists. Guest post by. Continue reading
Unified And Together: How Diverse, Inclusive Is The Music Industry?
In part one of this two-part analysis, Ben Gilbert speaks with a variety of people working within the music business, in an effort to assess the state of diversity and. Continue reading
Diversifying The Music Industry – A Local Approach
In this op-ed, we look at the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, an independent venue based in the Bay Area which functions as a nonprofit giving underrepresented youth from. Continue reading
Recording Academy Invites 900 To Become Voting Members After Task Force Recommendations
The Recording Academy has announced a Member Invitation Initiative based on the findings of its Task Force On Diversity & Inclusion. The Recording Academy is working to build a membership. Continue reading
Live Nation, Others, Join Los Angeles Mayor’s Fund To Promote Diversity In Entertainment
Live Nation, along with other major entertainment companies including CAA, UTA, WME, and others to have signed on to the Los Angeles Mayor backed Evolve Entertainment Fund, a partnership designed. Continue reading
