Tap Music’s US President Wendy Ong discusses imposter syndrome, failure, working with Dua Lipa, and her top tips for successful music management
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‘Music is becoming more influential than ever right now.’
Wiz Khalifa manager Will Dzombak discusses livestreaming beyond Covid, his management principles, and where he sees the music industry heading in future
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‘In music, people often just focus on what they can make, rather than what’s at stake.’
Manchester-based music company NQ is making big moves in the industry, especially via star client Aitch. Its founder, Michael Adex, explains his philosophy on business…
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Sigur Ros ‘could lose their homes’ as they battle tax evasion charges in Iceland, despite having paid back the money owed
Icelandic band’s manager Dean O’Connor says the case exemplifies the “aggressive” nature of the country’s penalty system and lack of value for the band and their legacy
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‘We need to educate ourselves about the history of music and give the respect to the African continent that it deserves.’
Mathew Knowles – father of Beyoncè and Solange — discusses his new project, MePlaylist, what it takes to launch a global superstar, and why he thinks there’s a lack of education in the music business
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‘The music business isn’t really a place for truth-tellers.’
Top songwriter, publisher, former record label exec and American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi talks about lessons learned across a 20-year career
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‘The music business isn’t really a place for truth-tellers.’
Top songwriter, publisher, former record label exec and American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi talks about lessons learned across a 20-year career
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‘There needs to be a more sustainable way for artists to earn money.’
WeTransfer’s Head of Music, Tiff Yu, chats working with Frank Ocean, transparency in the business, and lessons learned across her career.
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‘There needs to be more unity between labels and artists.’
Engineer and studio owner Ann Mincieli — a close collaborator of Alicia Keys – discusses lessons learned across her career and why she’d like to see more collaboration in the industry
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Black women represent just 3% of board members at UK trade bodies
Report reveals lack of gender and ethnic diversity in the senior ranks of UK music trade organisations
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