New York Festivals announces 2015 International Radio Program awards ceremony presenters
MUMBAI: International Radio Program Awards announced a diverse roster of prominent radio executives slated to honor the World's Best Radio Programs award winners and present award segments at the New York Festivals Radio Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 22nd at Manhattan Penthouse in New York Cit
Zee Music acquired music rights of two Balaji Motion PicturesÆ film
MUMBAI: Music company, Zee Music has acquired the music rights of two films from Balaji Motion Pictures- 'Udta Punjab' and 'Great Grand Masti'. Additionally, the company also acquired the music of other Balaji Motion Pictures films like 'Flying Jatt', 'Kya Super kool Hai Hum 3' and 'XXX'.
blueFROGÆs Jehan Johar to focus on Ra Music and gigs
MUMBAI: After a stint of seven years with blueFROG, Jehan Johar, who served as programming head at the live music venue has taken up the role of consultant for the concert venue.
Only 184 out of 229 community radio stations which signed GOPA are operational
NEW DELHI: Only 184 community radio stations are operational out of the 229 which have signed the Grant of Permission Agreement.
7digital elevates James Priestley to GM of North America
MUMBAI: Digital Music platform 7digital, has announced James Priestley as GM of North America. Priestley, who previously held the post of business development VP, will move from London to 7digital’s San Francisco office.
UK music tourism industry generated ú3.1 billion; overseas tourists increased by 39 per cent
MUMBAI: An economic study on music tourism in the UK showed that a total of £3.1 billion was generated in 2014, through direct and indirect spending at festivals and live concerts in the UK.
Hard Rock Cafe India 'constantly exploring' rock music
MUMBAI: Globally popular Hard Rock Cafe (HRC), which celebrated its 45th anniversary on Sunday, is constantly exploring the rock music genre and giving opportunity to fresh talent across its restaurants in India, a company official has said.
AIR denies allegations of sexual harassment of RJ in Dharmapuri
NEW DELHI: All India Radio (AIR) Directorate General in Delhi has described as false, the allegation by a radio jockey couple in Dharmapuri, that they were removed from their casual jobs because they had complained about sexual harassment by the Programme Executive.
After partnering with The Orchard, Gaana plans to further strengthen Indie and International catalogue
MUMBAI: Music streaming service Gaana recently announced its partnership with music, film and video distribution company- The Orchard, which has resulted in an increase of Gaana’s catalogue from 3 million to 10 million songs. This partnership is exclusively for India.
Big FM creates a musical bridge between India and Bangladesh with 'Baadh Bhenge Dao'
MUMBAI: 'Baadh Bhenge Dao', Big FM's Rabi Parbo concert took place with great zest and some beautiful sentiments today at G.D.
