Beleaguered music retailer HMV may be saved from bankruptcy by Buyvia, an online discount club with more than 200,000 members in the UK. The proposed plan would save a number of retail stores and use Buyvia’s expertise to overhaul HMV’s digital presence. HMV opened its first gramophone store almost 98…
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THU. BRIEF: RIAA Leadership Change • UK Biz Grows, Albums Tank • Coachella Lineup • More
THURSDAY 1.3.18
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Post-Brexit, Foreign Musicians Can’t Play UK Unless They Earn $38,000 A Year
A new official UK government report recommends post-Brexit rules for migrants that could jeopardize the UK music industry. The Government Migration Advisory Committee calls for a minimum salary requirement of £30,000 / $38,000 USD for musicians and other skilled migrants seeking five-year visas. Requiring musicians, songwriters and producers from the…
BASCA CEO Vick Bain Exits
[UPDATED] Vick Bain is stepping down as CEO of The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA). Following a successful battle with breast cancer this year, she will exit BASCA to pursue new goals. During her tenure, Bain led the organisation through a major modernisation programme and recently oversaw…
UK Americana Awards Names 2019 Nominees, Graham Nash To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The UK Americana Awards have announced its shortlist for their 2019 nominees. Iconic singer, songwriter and musician Graham Nash OBE, has been selected by the Americana Music Association UK as its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. U.S. and international artists including Darlingside and Brandi Carlisle were also nominated. Commenting on…
Musicians Launch Post-Brexit ‘Save Music’ Campaign
The newly launched Save Music campaign by the Incorporated Society of Musicians hopes to protect musicians post-Brexit by either maintaining their freedom of movement between countries or to introduce a special two-year working visa for them. The UK based ISM recently introduced the “Musicians and Brexit” report that highlights concerns…
MusicTank Closes Suddenly
MusicTank has closed after 15 years of providing music industry data and analysis. The sudden closure appears to have come after funding ran out and was announced on Twitter and the organization’s web site. "After 15+ incredible years, with profound sadness I am sorry to announce that MusicTank is closing,"…
Mercury Prize 2018 Winner: Wolfe Alice
UK indie rockers Wolf Alice have won the 2018 2018 Mercury Prize for their 2017 album “Visions of Life” during a ceremony on Thursday night at the Eventim Apollo in London. The award celebrates the best in UK music. “This means so much to pick this up with my three…
Music Industry In UK Booms As Brexit Disaster Looms
A British Phonographic Industry report shows that British music exports are now at their highest level in almost two decades. According to the BPI, UK labels generated revenues of £408.4 million in 2017, up by 12% over the previous year. The strong performance contributes to more than £5 billion in…
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THURSDAY 9.6.18
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