MIDEM 2015: Lesser attendance, bigger business buzz
CANNES: During the first half of day one of MIDEM, the world's biggest B2B music ecosystem congregation, there was a general buzz of excitement around Cannes' famed Palais des Festivals centre. That is, even though the headcount at the 49-year old conference is down by 10 per cent or so.
IFPI and Music Canada unveils 'The Mastering of a Music City' at MIDEM 2015
MUMBAI: Recording industry groups IFPI and Music Canada have released a new report that sets out how cities worldwide can take simple steps to help develop their music economies.
Radio 5 live to provide live commentary on all EnglandÆs matches at UEFA Under-21 Championship
MUMBAI: BBC Radio 5 live today announces plans for live coverage of all England’s matches at the 2015 UEFA Under-21 Championship from the Czech Republic in June.
The Orchard and Brain Farm sign 11-film deal
MUMBAI: Music, video and film distribution company- The Orchard has inked a five-year deal with Emmy award winning media company Brain Farm. As per the deal, The Orchard will distribute 11 feature films produced by Brain Farm, to all video-on-demand services on a worldwide basis.
SoundCloud supports independent music community, partners with Merlin
MUMBAI: SoundCloud has announced that it has struck a deal with Merlin Network, which is one of the largest independent label and publishing consortiums in the world, and has over 20,000 artists on its roster. This move will help create monetisation opportunities for independent artists.
Australia's AIR chalking out plans for Independent Music Awards and 20th anniversary
MUMBAI: Australia's independent music companies' trade body AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association), is chalking out a plan to celebrate 20 years of existence. It will also be curating its 10th annual Independent Music Awards.
Be nature's guardian with Radio City's 'Nature hai toh Future hai'
MUMBAI: With each passing day nature is being abused, Radio City has planned an initiative titled, Nature hai toh Future hai in association with Eureka Forbes. As a part of the above effort, the network is going the distance to observe World Environment Day which falls on 5th June.
IndiEarth Out There Gigs Nights
MUMBAI: After the success of IndiEarth Out There Season 1: The Chennai edition's episodes - which went viral in the online space and were featured across various radio, print and television media (including on Pepsi MTV Indies) - Season 2 shot in Bangalore continues on its mission to provide a p
ACUM enters strategic collaboration with Israeli startup Revelator to provide digital music distribution platform
MUMBAI: Revelator announced today a strategic collaboration with ACUM, the Israeli Performing and Mechanical Rights Society.
Renowned songwriter Savan Kotecha renews agreement with ASCAP
MUMBAI: Texas based songwriter Savan Kotecha, who wrote tracks like 'Love Me Like You Do’ (Ellie Goulding), 'If U Seek Amy’ (Britney Spears), 'Problem’ (Ariana Grande) and 'One More Night’ (Maroon 5), has renewed his agreement with American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher (ASCAP).
