Day 1 of Midem 2017 has come and gone. Here is first in a series of posts from Cannes from the Midem blog and Music Ally’s, Stuart Dredge. Streaming and subscriptions are the talk of the music industry in 2017, fuelling a healthy (so far) return to growth for global…
Category archives: Conventions & Awards
Midem 2017 Is Happening Now – How To Follow All The Action Live
Tuesday was opening day at international music industry convention Midem in Cannes, France. With 4000-5000 attendees, there’s nothing quite like it. Just in case your budget didn’t allow you to soak up the sun walking the Boulevard de la Croisette, it’s still possible to follow all the action at Midem…
L.A. Reid Pulls Out Of Keynote Role At MIDEM
L.A Reid is no more an opening keynote at Midem. It was confirmed that it happened due to sexual harassment allegations on him.
AMERICANAFEST 2017 Names First Round Of Showcase Performers
[UPDATE 2] The Americana Music Association has just announced the first 103 of more than 230 slated to perform at AMERICANAFEST 2017. Darlingside, We Banjo 3, Caitlin Canty, 3 artists represented by Hypebot’s sister company Skyline Artists, will be joining Brandy Clark, Turnpike Troubadours, Crockett, Deer Tick, Bettye LaVette and…
Billboard Music Awards 2017 – A Complete List Of Winners
Drake dominated the podium at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, winning 13 awards. Adele held the previous Billboard trophy record with 12. It was a strong night for Beyonce and 21 Pilots, as well. Here is a complete list of Billboard Music Awards 2017 Winners and Nominees….
Music Biz 2017: Mood Swings, Merch, Hi Res Streaming & More
The mood at Music Biz 2017 in Nashville this week was almost ebullient. After a multi-year downturn, things are finally looking up, really up. And the diverse attendees – ranging from labels large and small to artists and managers to streamers and tech, all sense that a new and perhaps…
Today Is The Day I Interview A2IM CEO Richard Burgess Live On Stage At Music Biz In Nashville
Today at the Music Biz Convention, I’ll be interviewing Richard Burgess, the CEO if the American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) at 3:45 PM in Room 206 of Convention Center attached to the Renaissance Nashville. ______________________________ Richard Burgess of A2IM Currently CEO for the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM),…
Academy of Country Music Names 2017 Industry Awards Nominees
The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for the Industry Award component of the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards. ___________________________________ Nominees for the 2017 Industry Awards of the Country Music Awards include AEG’s Brent Fedrizzi and Ali Harnell competing against Live Nation’s Patrick McDill; National Shows 2’s Darin…
At Music Biz 2017? Don’t Miss My On Stage Interview with A2IM CEO Richard Burgess
I’ll be in Nashville most of this week for the annual Music Biz convention. This Thursday May 18th at 3:45 PM, as part of the Hypebot and Music Biz Indie Music Forum, I’ll be interviewing Richard Burgess, the CEO if the American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) live on stage….
Portugal’s Salvador Sobral Wins 2017 Eurovision Song Contest [VIDEO]
A musicians from Portugal has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in the competition’s history. Salvador Sobral, 27, won with his love ballad Amar Pelos Dois, which was written by his sister. __________________________________ On receiving the Eurovision Song Contest trophy, winner Salvador Sobral said, "We live in…