The immense financial impact of last week’s SXSW 2020 cancellation has forced the mega festival’s organizers to lay off approximately one-third of their full-time workforce. Additionally, SXSW 2021 is also in doubt, according to CEO Roland Swenson. Pr…
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Coachella Is Getting Postponed Six Months Until October, Sources Report
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic raging on and an ever-increasing number of high-profile events being called off in response, AEG Presents and Goldenvoice are attempting to strike a balance between an outright cancellation and proceeding as pla…
Spotify Plucks 36 Artists for Its Global Emerging Artist Program, ‘Radar’
Spotify announced today that its updated global emerging-artist program, now called RADAR, has signed 36 new artists. As with Spotify’s previous efforts to promote up-and-coming acts, RADAR will center on a playlist (entitled “On Our RADAR&…
Live Nation Stock Tanking Amidst Cancelled Concerts & Festivals
Although Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino downplayed the probable impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on business operations just last week, the concert-promotion company’s stock value tumbled today as event cancellations—and refund requests—continued t…
SXSW Businesses Stuck With Massive Food & Drink Stockpiles
Austin businesses and professionals are struggling to offload excess food and beverages following SXSW’s cancellation. Last week, Austin officials made the stunning decision to cancel SXSW 2020 over the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. No…
With IPO Plans on Ice, Warner Music Officially Plants a Flag In India
With markets around the world reeling from the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and corresponding fears, Warner Music has put its previously planned IPO on ice. However, the major label is still working to meet its international growth goals, as…
Austin Fundraiser Emerges to Help Businesses Impacted by SXSW Cancellation
The ‘Banding Together ATX’ fundraiser aims to compensate businesses, artists, and professionals affected by SXSW 2020’s cancellation. In the wake of SXSW’s cancellation over coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, corporate sponsors have launched a fundraisin…
Coachella’s Fate Hangs In the Balance as Health Officials Assess the Situation
A local health official remains noncommittal on Coachella; says he can cancel the much-anticipated music festival if needed. Coachella is still on, but Riverside County’s health officer, Dr. Cameron Kaiser, has made clear that he, city officials, and C…
Tool Concert Attendee Diagnosed With Coronavirus In New Zealand
New Zealand’s fourth coronavirus (COVID-19) sufferer attended a Tool concert last week, potentially infecting hundreds of guests. The show in question took place on Friday, February 28th, in Auckland’s Spark Arena. Because the Tool fan purchased a gene…
Yeasayer’s Black Panther Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against The Weeknd Will Begin in April
Experimental rock band Yeasayer’s Black Panther copyright infringement lawsuit against The Weeknd is set to initiate in April, according to a new filing. Specifically, United States District Judge Lorna G. Shofield will hear opening statements on April…