Author archives: Music Business Worldwide

‘Two years ago, things were bad for grassroots music venues. Now, we are at the cliff edge.’

CEO of UK’s Music Venues Trust says: “We need companies and high net worth individuals to step up now.”
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The UK’s AIM launches COVID-19 Crisis Fund for independent music contractors

Goal is to distribute £1,000 to 1,000 workers within two months
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The Hottest Independent Artists In The World: KEYAH/BLU, Sycco, Emerson, Jadn and Rit$y

Instrumental data tells MBW who the indie artists are making the most noise out there
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Lyor Cohen: ‘Artists around the world are finding unique ways to shine light during this dark time.’

YouTube’s Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen uses his monthly newsletter to address the Covid-19 crisis.
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‘There has never been a more important time to keep active as an artist.’

Absolute Label Services shares some of the advice it has been giving artists and managers amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
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$500m-backed Saban Music Group’s first release tops Latin Airplay Chart

Company is backed by multi-billionaire entertainment mogul, Haim Saban
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Finding Gratitude and Purpose in Crisis: ‘I can’t control what’s happening in the outside world – what I can control is my mindset…’

300 Entertainment CEO, Kevin Liles, on his enforced break from the office… and being a dad
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Sound Royalties launches $20m no-fee advance fund for artists, producers and songwriters hit by Coronavirus impact

“Each new application for the next 30 days will be offered this no-cost funding option that provides critical financing and cash flow as we navigate through this temporary situation.”
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Universal boss Sir Lucian Grainge diagnosed with Coronavirus in Los Angeles (report)

Grainge is reportedly receiving treatment at Los Angeles’ UCLA Medical Center
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