Author archives: Music Business Worldwide

‘If the virus is not brought under control in the US within a reasonable timeframe it could be catastrophic for the live music sector.’

Ed Sheeran agent Jon Ollier on the crucial global interdependence needed for a bounce back from COVID
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Santa’s guide to tech companies: Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice to songwriters this year

NMPA boss David Israelite on the tech platforms who’ve supported composers in 2020… and those who have been less beneficial
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Saban Music Group celebrates another Billboard Latin Airplay No.1 with Te Quiero Baby (I Love You Baby) by Chesca, Pitbull and Frankie Valli

Haim Saban-backed company scores triple Billboard chart No.1 result – and impressive European airplay – with priority single
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Why the music industry must think big about livestreaming: ‘Could an artist following in Freddie Mercury’s footsteps execute the same call-and-response with an internet audience?’

The CEO of Kiswe, which provided the tech for BTS’ record-breaking digital concert earlier this year, on the future of shows in screens
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