New mobile platform allows musicians and bands to generate more revenue and more
MUMBAI: Cash-strapped musicians and bands now have a new way to connect with their fans and generate more money from gigs using ShowSlinger, a new platform launching today for iOS and Android mobile devices. ShowSlinger's main features include:
UK based PPL announces three candidates for two positions of elected performer director
MUMBAI: It was announced that there will be three candidates, namely Crispin Hunt, Mark Kelly, and Jon Webster, who are standing for elections for two positions of elected performer director at the PPL Annual Performer Meeting (APM). The election will take place on 25 November 2015.
FDI raised for FM radio and news television channels to 49 per cent
NEW DELHI: In a major relief to the broadcasting sector, the government has relaxed the entry of foreign direct investment to go up to 100 per cent in most sectors while it has allowed entry beyond 49 per cent through the government route in others.
Billboard and YinYueTai to create China's 'User Generated' chart to be out in Q1 2016
MUMBAI: One of the oldest sources of music news and destinations for trends and charts- Billboard has joined forces with Chinese music video service YinYueTai (YYT), to develop the first-ever ‘User Generated’ chart in China that will give real-time access to music video data.
Diwali Special: Radio initiatives that might make you smile
MUMBAI: The festival of lights is back and so are the sounds of bursting crackers that might turn you deaf for a few seconds. If you are having a hard time dealing with the noise pollution, this Diwali you can tune into your favourite radio station instead.
Muse and Rudimental go to PPL UK for international neighbouring rights collections
MUMBAI: Music licensing company PPL will collect royalties on behalf of British rock band Muse, and dance outfit- Rudimental, in countries outside of UK.
Four metro cities ruled by four different programmes for 43 week
MUMBAI: According to the latest RAM report for week 43, Radio City’s show ‘Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi - RJ Gaurav’ was the top show in Mumbai, while two Big FM shows ‘Big FM Suhana Safar with Anu Kapoor’ and ‘Breakfast Show - RJ Siddharth’ placed at two and three, respectively.
The Recording Academy taps Finn partners to boost its music advocacy program
MUMBAI: The Recording Academy, the only trade association that represents all music creators, including performers, songwriters, and studio professionals, has selected leading independent public relations and public affairs agency Finn Partners to help boost its music advocacy presence on Capitol
Elvis Presley rules UK chart for record 12th time
MUMBAI: Elvis Presley has become the first male solo artist to feature on the UK albums chart, for the 12th time. The Rock n Roll legend’s latest album is a compilation of his classics reworked by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra titled ‘If I Can Dream’.
Gracenote helps curate the world's music
MUMBAI:Gracenote, the world's leading provider of entertainment data and subsidiary of Tribune Media Company, today announced the beta launch of Gracenote Rhythm Curation, a web-based application developed for professional music editors and DJs around the world.
