Javed Akhtar and Sanjay Tandon working towards forming a copyright society
MUMBAI: Javed Akhtar, who spearheaded the campaign for the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012 in India, will have yet another long journey ahead, albeit with the support of another campaigner and famous name in the music circuit- Sanjay Tandon.
Pepsi MTV Indies to launch æSuperdry Krunk Live SessionsÆ this month
MUMBAI: Pepsi MTV Indies is all set to bring yet another ‘out-of-the-box’ concept, in collaboration with Superdry, the iconic British brand, known for its Japanese design influences in vintage Americana style.
Pandora revenue grew by 30 per cent in Q3 2015 amidst widening losses
MUMBAI: Music discovery platform-Pandora, in a three-month period ending 30 September 2015, witnessed a growth in revenue from $239.5 million in 2014 to $311.5 million in 2015, almost a 30 per cent increase of its total revenue.
Indian Performing Rights Society faces investigation by ED for money laundering
MUMBAI: For months on end, the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) has been under the scanner for its lack of transparency. However, now it has found itself in deep trouble; and this time round, it is with the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Kirana Gharana exponent to feature in Gunijan series this week on DD Bharati
NEW DELHI: Pandit Chhannulal Mishra is one of the finest exponents of the Kirana Gharana of Classical music. The next episode of Gunijan on DD Bharati will feature this singer in a rare concert on television.
Election Commission rejects demands for cancellation of PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' on AIR
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has rejected the demands for cancelling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming 'Mann Ki Baat’ on national broadcast until the Bihar elections are over. It said that the show will not have a bearing on the state polls.
BBC Radio 2 to broadcast exclusive UK radio interview with JK Rowling
MUMBAI: The BBC Radio 2 Book Club has secured the first UK radio interview with Robert Galbraith, the pseudonym for the global bestselling author J.K. Rowling, scheduled to broadcast on Simon Mayo’s Drivetime Show on Monday 2 November (5-7pm).
Health issues force Max Hole to step down as UMG InternationalÆs chairman and CEO
MUMBAI: The resignation of Universal Music Group International’s (UMGI) Max Hole as the organisation's chairman and CEO has come as a shock to many.
Berklee- Furtados Clinics receives overwhelming response for registration
MUMBAI: Over 400 enthusiasts have registered for clinics set up by Berklee School of Music, which is being sponsored by Furtados School of Music and Furtados Music.
Roku launches popular streaming players in France
MUMBAI: Roku Inc., announced that it is launching its popular streaming players in France. Roku streaming players are renowned for their rich content selection, ease of use and value.
