Canadian Music Week 2020 has been rescheduled in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 2020 Canadian Music Week Conference and Expo had previously been slated to take place between May 19th and 23rd, and organizers reiterated the long-he…
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Record Store Day 2020 Postponed Until June Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Much-anticipated music festivals and multi-thousand guest conferences aren’t the only events that’re being postponed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Record Store Day, an annual outing that’s enjoyed at independent record stores across t…
Live Nation, AEG, Major Touring Agencies Form Coronavirus Response Coalition
Live Nation and AEG Presents, two of today’s foremost concert and music festival promoters, have partnered with leading talent agencies to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Representatives from the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Paradigm Tal…
Australia Bans Gatherings Larger Than 500 People — Effectively Cancelling Every Major Music Event
In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Australia government officials have banned all public gatherings involving 500 or more people, thereby canceling most every upcoming concert and music festival in the country. Prime Minister S…
As Stock Slides, Live Nation CEO Buys $1 Million of Shares
Live Nation’s president and CEO, Michael Rapino, as well as several Live Nation executives, have bought up a substantial number of shares in response to their company’s coronavirus-fueled price drop. According to SEC filings shared with Digital Music N…
Apple Music Re-Ups With Big Three Labels, Misses Out on Bundling Options
Apple Music has signed new contracts with the Big Three record labels, but the deals’ terms appear to be less-than-satisfactory for the streaming service. Specifically, Apple Music’s new contracts with Universal Music, Warner Music, and Sony Music, don…
After Cancelling SXSW, Austin Mayor Encourages People to ‘Go Out to Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music’
One week after cancelling SXSW 2020, which was expected to deliver several hundred million dollars to the local economy, Austin Mayor Jerry Adler is encouraging residents to patronize restaurants and other businesses. Mayor Adler, Texas Senator John Co…
After Cancelling SXSW, Austin Mayor Encourages People to ‘Go Out to Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music’
One week after cancelling SXSW 2020, which was expected to deliver several hundred million dollars to the local economy, Austin Mayor Jerry Adler is encouraging residents to patronize restaurants and other businesses. Mayor Adler, Texas Senator John Co…
Live Nation Indefinitely Postponing All Concerts — Stock Plunge Continues
Live Nation is now canceling all upcoming concerts in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, according to a report this morning. An increasing number of city and state government officials are banning large gatherings. According to a report by Bill…
Cardi B Can’t Seem to Shake That $5 Million ‘Tattoo’ Lawsuit
The $5 million “tattoo” lawsuit against Cardi B is raging onward. And if the most recent court filing is any indication, the dispute is far from being resolved. Kevin Brophy Jr., who claims that he worked in the entertainment industry befor…