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…
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Led Zeppelin Didn’t Steal ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ Federal Appeals Court Rules
Led Zeppelin has officially beaten the rap on a long-running copyright infringement lawsuit surrounding ‘Stairway to Heaven’. The copyright infringement lawsuit against Led Zeppelin was first filed years ago by now-obscure classic rock back…
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…
Collision Conference (Attendance: 30,000) Cancels, Issues Refunds, and Goes Completely Virtual
Collision Conference, a massive annual gathering for business professionals and tech startups, has canceled the physical edition of its 2020 event in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. The action will continue online, however. In…
Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal Music Pulling Out of SXSW
The Big Three record labels — Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment — have joined the ever-growing list of companies and professionals to pull their support from South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020 due to coronavirus (COVID…
Is Coachella Getting Cancelled?
As the Coronavirus rages on, Coachella could be the next major music festival to cancel. To the disappointment and frustration of thousands — and perhaps millions — the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has forced an array of artists and music fe…