Decades-old Marathi musical recordings could finally see the light of day
MUMBAI: When video recording first came to India in 1983, no one was recording Marathi musical plays and music sessions. There is photographical evidence of them, but not entire recordings. At that time, there were almost 150 such musical plays, but they had not been recorded.
Welsh Music Foundation to close its doors after Government ceases its funding
MUMBAI: While music in most parts of the world is not just growing, but thriving, the Welsh music industry has been dealt a huge blow. The Welsh Music Foundation (WMF) announced that it would be suspending its operations after the Welsh Government refused to provide its core funding.
The True School of Music names Julia Leggett as Chief Executive Officer
MUMBAI: The True School of Music (TSM) announced the appointment of Julia Leggett as CEO of its flagship school in Mumbai. Leggett’s role is to bring to India and TSM the best practices from around the world, especially with regards to running contemporary music schools and programs.
Orion Media deploys IMImobile's 'DaVinci Social' platform across all their radio stations
NEW DELHI: Orion Media is deploying DaVinci Social, IMImobile's market leading TV and Radio broadcasting platform, across all their radio stations.
Budget 2014: No mention of Private FM but future policies anticipated
MUMBAI: The deadline given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen in positive light by many in the radio industry. In the interim budget 2014, there was a mention of the private radio industry.
Budget 2014: Prasar Bharati to get enhanced grants-in-aid
NEW DELHI: The grants-in-aid for Prasar Bharati has been raised from the revised estimates of Rs 2089.56 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 2421.58, even as there is no separate investment by the Government in the pubcaster for the second year in a row.
Government seeks consulting agency to study growth of community radio
NEW DELHI: Even as the Government announced a Rs 100 crore programme to help the growth of community radio, it has invited Request for Proposal for selection of a consulting agency to conduct a study on listenership, reach and effectiveness of community radio stations in India.
Sony/ATV Music Publisher threaten to withdraw from ASCAP and BMI
MUMBAI: Sony/ATV Music Publisher CEO Martin Bandier released a letter that he wrote to all their clients explaining at length the various reasons for considering withdrawing from ASCAP and BMI.
Sound.com's journey from small gigs to Commonwealth Games
MUMBAI: The journey for Warren D'Souza with his company Sound.com started in 1998 and his first event he rented out sound equipment for was Valentine's Day. His memories of his first gig have not faded even a bit, "I did it for Rs 12,000.
Convert AIR Medium Wave to FM to reach more people, says Javadekar
NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar feels Medium Wave (MW) frequency of Akashvani should be converted to FM, as a majority of radio sets catch only FM signals these days.
