MUMBAI: Chennai-based Pyramid Saimira Theatre Ltd (PSTL) will invest Rs 4 billion in the joint venture it has floated with China Society of Music Research Board (CSMRB), a unit of the Chinese ministry of culture. The JV company, Jiangsu Pyramid Longzhe Group, will create and operate theatres and distribute films, and engage in other entertainment, arts and cultural activities in China."We are looking to invest close to Rs 4 billion in the Jiangsu Pyramid Longzhe Group in the first year of operations itself," said PSTL MD PS Saminathan.
read moreNEW DELHI: The Association of Radio Operators of India (AROI) has welcomed Radio Mirchi's offer of $1 million of free commercial time (FCT) to combat the menace of piracy in the music industry by creating awareness among listeners.
read moreMUMBAI: Radio Disney US has launched a new Radio Disney Mobile website and texting program, developed in conjunction with mDisney. mDisney is a part of the Walt Disney Internet Group. The new Radio Disney Mobile website allows users of web-enabled mobile phones to receive fast delivery of Radio Disney information and services including the ability to listen to Radio Disney, see the last ten songs played on Radio Disney, find local Radio Disney stations, send shout-outs, request songs, view Radio Disneys Top 30 and take a Radio Disney quick poll.
read moreMUMBAI: Legendary music executive Clive Davis has been replaced by Barry Weiss as chairman and CEO of the BMG label group.
read moreMUMBAI: Big FM Chennai has launched a music talent hunt 'BIG Singaara Singer', an initiative to search talent from the streets. Through the contest, Big FM will identify two golden voices from Chennai from aspiring singers , one male and one female , and will give them an opportunity as playback singers in a forthcoming Kollywood movie. The registration for the contest starts on 21 April and the two winners will be announced as the "Big Singaara Singer" on 17 May.
read moreBANGALORE: Vh1 channel along with BRU Ice Cappuccino brought Wyclef Jean performing live for the first time in India for their annual property Vh1 Handpicked. Wyclef kick started his 3-city India performance yesterday at Hard Rock Cafe in Bangalore, and will be performing in Pune on April 18 and Mumbai on the April 19.
read moreMUMBAI: Social networking site Myspace plans to kickstart its India operations with a series of concerts in Delhi, Chennai and Karachi. The company also plans to promote rock concerts titled the Root Festival in the North East.
read moreMUMBAI: Disney Channel India has announced 'Hannah Montana - The Big Pop Star Dream' which is a search for pop star. Starting 17 May, Disney Channel will tour Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad to audition tweens across India.To participate in the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana - The Big Pop Star Dream, the participants have to perform on any Hindi movie song at an audition to be held in their city. Anushka Manchanda, star of the Viva band, will be the celebrity judge for this competition and will help select one contestant per city after reviewing the four city auditions.
read moreMUMBAI: BIG Music has announced Ticket to Stardom - a mega world tour, which will feature the winners and participants of Star Voice Of India and Chhote Ustaad. Ticket to Stardom will also include a music album, music video which will be produced under the label BIG Music apart from the world tour across 34 cities in 3 continents.The participants include Aishwarya Mazumdar, Ishmeet Singh, Anvesha, Abhaas, Toshi, Harshit and Sumitra. Endorsing brands and promoting products will also be part of the tour.
read moreMUMBAI: Sangeet Bangla, the Bengali music channel under the Media Worldwide umbrella is planning to launch 14 new shows next month. Says Media Worldwide director Prashant Chothani, Sangeet Bangla is doing well and has risen to the third position among Bangla General Entertainment Channels (GECs). We are planning to make Sangeet Bangla a GEC now and introduction of new set of shows is the first step towards it.On being contacted, Sangeet Banglas director Mahendra Soni confirms the news. He said that the 14 shows will be fun-filled with a lot of interaction and quality content.
read moreMUMBAI: Tommy Hilfiger has collaborated with Sony BMG, Europe, to globally launch Tommy TV, an online evolution of the Hilfiger Sessions music series. Tommy TV builds on the existing success of the Hilfiger sessions, a series of established and successful music events. It would be featuring globally renowned superstars and upcoming talent. Tommy TV will also offer music fans many other community and interactive options. Their gigs were recently seen in Madrid, Berlin and Amsterdam hosted by artists such as Wycliffe Jean and Kelly Rowland.
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