I&B Ministry approves partial auctions for Phase III, now awaits Cabinet approval
MUMBAI: The Arun Jaitley headed I&B Ministry has approved polices of Phase III auctions for private FM. Now, the formal note has been given to the cabinet for final approval.
Warner Music GroupÆs sees 10.9 per cent increase in digital revenue
MUMBAI: Warner Music Group (WMG) recorded a total revenue growth of 5.4 per cent (5.2 per cent on a constant-currency basis) in the financial year that ended on 30 September 2014.
Third edition of IndiEarthXChange draws to a close on a high note
MUMBAI: - The third edition of the IndiEarthXChange took Chennai by storm this past weekend, with a whirlwind three days at The Park Chennai that included 27 conferences/workshops, 27 musical showcases from around the world, and 26 independent film screenings.
BPI appointed Ged Doherty in place of Tony Wadsworth CBE
MUMBAI: British recorded music industry's trade association BPI, appointed Ged Doherty as the chairman of BPI and BRIT Awards Limited. He will be taking over the responsibility from Tony Wadsworth CBE with effect from 1 January 2015.
All India Radio reaches about 92 per cent of area and 99 per cent of population
NEW DELHI: A survey by All India Radio has found that present Day Time (MW+FM) AIR coverage is about 92 per cent by area and 99.2 per cent by population, of which FM AIR coverage is only about 32 per cent by area and 44.5 per cent by population.
Sony Music Masterworks earns 6 Grammy nominations across multiple genres
MUMBAI: Sony Music Masterworks receives six Grammy nominations for the 2015 GRAMMY Awards in multiple genres including Jazz, American Roots, World and Classical.
Shankar Mahadevan Academy and NCPA join hands to promote instructor led music courses
MUMBAI: The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and the Shankar Mahadevan Academy have collaborated to present instructor led music courses.
Pandora makes its radio service available on Google Chromecast in New Zealand
MUMBAI: Pandora Radio has announced that it will now be locally available in New Zealand via Google's new TV- connected device- Chromecast, which can wirelessly deliver video and audio entertainment to screens in homes.
Warner Music UK appoints Patrick Lemanski as the head of Classics
MUMBAI: Warner Music UK Classics gets a new head, after Warner Music Group (WMG) announced the appointment of Patrick Lemanski as Head of Classics. Prior to joining WMG, he served as Harmonia Mundi UK's managing director.
Midem, Pepsi and Deezer to launch Artiste Accelerator
MUMBAI: Midem announced the launch of its inaugural Midem Artist Accelerator on 10 December, designed to fast-track budding musical talent onto the global stage.
