Blue Note Entertainment Group, New York’s largest independent music venue owner/operator and concert promotion company seeking an Executive Assistant. Will work directly with business owners. Blue Note Entertainment Group owns and operates the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, as well as other company-owned and franchised locations around the world under the Blue […]
Our client, a prestigious entertainment production agency, is seeking a Senior Physical Production Account Manager based in Los Angeles, USA. This is a self-directed role and requires a candidate with an in-depth understanding of luxury vinyl and box set production. Competitive salary + 25 days vacation. Key responsibilities will include: Oversee the production process of […]
TuneCorand is a global platform for independent musicians to grow their audiences and careers through technology and services for distribution, publishing administration and a range of promotional services. The organization recently commenced its operations in Africa with the launch of its African Operations with two Regional Heads covering Southern and West Africa. A Nigerian, Chioma […]
Musical performances at Skinnerfest generated funds for Oklahomans to use in the music industry. Phil Clark Red Dirt pioneer Tom Skinner, shown in 2001, is a prominent figure in Oklahoma music history. Skinner died in 2015. Skinnerfest […]
Birthday Cake Records is looking for a Label Manager to help take their rapid growth to the next level. Birthday Cake Records is an independent label that, in just over two years, has established itself as a trusted partner for groundbreaking artists enjoying global success. We have an entrepreneurial environment where we nurture, develop and […]
The Music Managers Forum is the world’s largest professional body for music managers with over 1200 members in the UK with global businesses. We educate, innovate and advocate for our wide range of members. Our goal is to campaign for a fairer and more transparent music industry that works in the interests of all music […]
Less than a month after a $54 billion stock split by Universal Music Group (UMG), three of the world’s biggest private equity players – KKR, Blackstone and Apollo Global Management – are making billion dollar bets dollars on the music sector. KKR, which has $429 billion in assets under management and announced in March that […]
When British pop group Duran Duran debuted, they didn’t know how long they would last. But 40 years later, the new wave group is still going strong, releasing its 15th studio album, Future Past, on Friday. “We never expected to continue making music together after all this time. We were just kids and we came […]
Concord Music Publishing has joined the growing list of A&R Awards sponsors, supporting the ever-ultra-competitive Pop/R&B category. The list of nominees includes label and publisher executives who have been behind the most successful and successful artists of the past two years. Kim Frankiewicz, EVP Worldwide A&R of Concord Music Publishing, said: “In an artist’s journey, […]
A treasure from the North Shore will make some intimate appearances next week to mark its 50 years in the music industry. Roy Forbes will celebrate half a century of musical creation when he performs on October 22 and 23 at the Deep Cove Shaw Theater in North Vancouver. Proving that he still has a […]
Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, playwright and author Billy Porter has signed a partnership with Island UK and Republic Records. Porter also unveiled a new single titled Children. Porter began his music career in 1997 with the release of his self-titled debut album (aka Untitled) which spawned the Top 10 boiling […]
The big names continue to support next month’s A&R Awards, and stepping forward to sponsor the Contemporary Black Music category is one of the biggest: Spotify. Sulinna Ong, music director of streaming giant UK/IE, said: “Contemporary black music reflects the zeitgeist and the beating heart of British culture, so at Spotify we are incredibly proud […]
Music Ally is the global leader in digital marketing training for the music industry, having trained thousands of industry professionals and artists. A company of knowledge and skills, it provides insight to major labels, independents, publishers, as well as artists and managers. Music Ally’s mission is to help the music industry embrace digital platforms and […]
Ciara at the GeekWire Summit in Seattle on Tuesday. (GeekWire Photo/Dan DeLong) Speaking of the decision toHigher level“, both in stepping out of her comfort zone and in striving to release a single by that name, Ciara has sometimes said “you have to take a risk, you have to do things that are uncomfortable. “ […]
Downtown is the sponsor of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year category at this year’s A&R Awards. It was a year of change for the company, which sold its publishing catalog to Concord in April and transformed itself into a global services company in the process. One constant, however, is his respect for the importance […]
Tori Amos thinks the music industry can be a “toxic environment” for women. The 58-year-old thinks female artists are often pitted against each other and sometimes fall victim to the ‘system’. She said: “When you’re on your first, second, third record, and you’re not established enough yet, you can be pitted against each other. “People […]
The Ella Project, an artist services organization providing legal assistance and pro bono business services to the cultural community of New Orleans, presents Crescendo, a seven-week music business workshop series beginning on Tuesday, October 5., at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. Co-presented with the New Orleans Jazz Museum and OffBeat Media, Crescendo […]
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and video game platform Roblox have reached an agreement that settles any prior claims against Roblox. The deal also “lays the foundation for future partnerships with global publishers that will unlock new creative and business opportunities on its platform,” according to a statement released by the NMPA today (September […]
At Warner Music Group, we care about our employees. Our global company is made up of skilled, passionate and creative individuals. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute and grow. We believe in the value of every individual and encourage applications from people of any age, […]
Britain’s music industry’s finest night is on its way: on the evening of Tuesday 9 November, the A&R Awards 2021 in association with Abbey Road Studios – presented by MBW – will take place in central London. Held at the De Vere Grand Connaught venues in Holborn/Covent Garden, all lounge tables for this year’s event […]
We are looking for an experienced Key Account Manager (m/f/d) for our Munich office who can start as soon as possible. INGOTEQ (ThreeDee Music) is a pioneer in the creation and marketing of music in 3D audio formats, in particular “Dolby Atmos for Music”. Here at our offices and recording studios in the UK and […]
Round Hill Music (RHM) is a full-service creative music company primarily focused on music publishing. The company operates a music publishing division, synchronization and royalty administration, a music production library business, a label and label services division as well as a Nashville songwriter services group with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville and London. […]
Reservoir Media has signed a new contract with music icon Joni Mitchell, which sees the company become the global administrator of its publishing catalog. The catalog of the singer-songwriter winner of nine Grammy Awards has been previously administered by Sony Music Publishing, following a global agreement hit 24 years ago in 1997. Mitchell’s third studio […]
The lyrics are cheeky: “I slept with Sable when she was 13,” sings Iggy Pop. Ted Nugent had a song called “Jailbait” about the same girl. “Sable” was Sable Starr, one of many young girls drawn to the dangerous glamor of the Los Angeles rock ‘n’ roll scene in the early 1970s. marvels the songwriter […]
Primary Wave Music is the world’s leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music. The company is home to some of the most iconic songwriters, artists and record labels in recorded music history, including Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Smokey Robinson, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Sun Records and many more. Throughout the company’s 15-year history, Primary […]
MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of the global music industry. Stat Of the Week is supported by Music Group Fivea technology-driven record label, distribution and rights management company. Beware of Spotify. Last June, YouTube’s global head of music, Lyor Cohen, suggested […]
In a new interview with American weekly, KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons once again talked about the decline of the music industry as consumers prioritize ownership and experiences over assets. “Overall, new artists will never get the chance we have, because the record companies would give us millions dollars – once we’ve succeeded – as an […]
A new vision of the protocols deemed necessary for the survival of the recently rejuvenated live music industry has emerged, whether carried by touring artists, venues or major concert promotion companies. With that comes the realization that we may be far from out of the woods when it comes to gigs. Red flags started popping […]
Changing the game since 2017, we’re a new kind of music company providing free music distribution and empowerment tools to artists and their teams around the world. Using music consumption data, we find, license and create cutting-edge services for tomorrow’s indie talent. Role description We are further expanding our global presence and are looking for […]
This MBW op-ed comes from Ran Geffen, founder of XR connect development agency OMR and CEO of Amusica Song Management in Israel. Here he offers a sober look at the future of the music industry… Recently, the UK Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee spoke loud and clear: the distribution of wealth in […]
Multi-platinum superstar, recording artist and songwriter Bryan Adams has signed a worldwide recording deal with BMG to release his next studio album. This is his first contract with a new label in more than 40 years, says BMG. One of Canada’s most decorated singer-songwriters, over four decades, Adams has released 14 studio albums. Her writing […]
Breadcrumb Links Entertainment Celebrity Books “I don’t care who you are, how smart you are or how good you are, you’re going to make mistakes, and I’ve got more than my share.” —Miles A. Copeland III Miles Copeland, famed music executive and founder of the IRS record label, has written a book about his life […]
Warner Chappell Music has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with musician, record producer, songwriter and pop-punk icon Travis Barker. Known as the drummer of the hugely influential multi-platinum band Blink-182, Barker has also found success with his Transplants and +44 outfits, alongside a prolific solo career. Crossing multiple musical genres, he co-wrote and produced […]
Edited by Frank DiGiacomo With low COVID infection rates (so far) and high vaccination rates in major music business hubs in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, companies across various industry sectors are taking steps to get their American workforce safely back to the office while monitoring news about the Delta variant of the virus. […]
Streaming is where fans find new artists, but it’s not a great place to interact with them. It’s also not a great place for artists to monetize those fan relationships. Could Bandcamp be what solves the problems of the streaming song economy? By Marc Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music industry blog. One thought: Has […]
Change your Auto-Tune? T-Pain says he still has ‘love and respect’ for Usher after he said his height-altering comments had him down for four years T-Pain said he faced four years of depression after Usher told him his use of Auto-Tune ‘blew the music off’ But in a later tweet, T-Pain said, “I still love […]
Rapper IDK launches music business program at Harvard University for students of color By The Associated Press June 18, 2021, 2:31 PM • 2 minute read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article NEW YORK — Rapper IDK is launching a music business program at Harvard University for students of color. IDK’s No Label Academy, […]
With Father’s Day approaching Sunday, Gap is smashing her plans for the holidays and her hopes for her children’s future, whether it’s music or not. the Father of 4 the artist featured all of his children on his 2019 album cover: Jordan (11), Kody (6), Kalea (6) and Kulture (2), the youngest of whom he […]
David Ellefsonlong-time business partner Thom Hazaert announced his retirement from the music business. Hazaert announced his decision to leave the music industry in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 13). He wrote: “For the past 30 years I have worked hard in the music business (and in life) being a person who has done everything […]
Open to applicants or wishing to relocate to OR, WA, ID, UT, AZ, TX USA Who we are Discogs is a global company with locations in Oregon, the Netherlands, and Japan. Discogs has created and maintains the world’s largest crowdsourced, community-based database of recorded music information. Every day, millions of people use the Discogs Marketplace […]
POLAND – 2021/06/02: In this photo illustration a Youtube logo seen displayed on a smartphone with … [+] stock market percentages in the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images YouTube said it paid $4 billion to the music industry over the past year. But will that […]
Overview AmazeVR is an immersive technology company creating Amaze Immersive Concerts, a full-service virtual concert solution. Through Amaze Immersive Concerts, fans come face-to-face with their favorite artists in a virtual experience by embedding the artist’s performance in stereoscopic 8K+ action video in surreal environments that transcend reality. Our vertically integrated distribution model maximizes quality and […]
Millikin will offer a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Music Business starting fall 2021 The Millikin University School of Music is pleased to announce new undergraduate degree offerings for a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business with an expected fall 2021 offering. are automatically admitted to the […]
In a new interview with The metal mixtape, Richie Kotzen He was asked if his expectations for the music industry when he launched his career more than three decades ago had turned out to be correct. He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I had no expectations of the business. When I was young, I thought […]
Hasbro, Inc. announced on Monday April 26 that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell entertainment music (eOne Music) for an aggregate prize of US$385 million in cash. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of Hasbro and One Canada Entertainment Limitedand is subject to customary closing conditions and receipt […]
Hasbro has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Entertainment One Music (widely known as eOne Music) for a total price of $385 million in cash. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of Hasbro and Entertainment One Canada and is subject to customary closing conditions and receipt […]
There has been a big change at Warner Music Group (WMG). Cat Kreidich has been promoted to president of ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of WMG, just months after joining the company from Sony Music. The respected executive will now oversee a number of operations at Warner that serve the independent […]
“It was one of those times in my life where I was like, ‘Holy shit,’” the 3LAU DJ-producer recalled, “‘I think we just changed everything. “” That hallowed moment, shared by most music companies, was his February 25 auction of 33 collectible NFT versions – non-fungible token – of his 3-year-old album, Ultraviolet, which sold […]
Morris was impressed with the professionalism and dedication of the students in the classroom. He noted that some want to be in the music industry, while others are interested in law or just have a sincere appreciation for music. Chuck Morris during his induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2018 “When I […]
The global music industry has seen dramatic changes in 2020. This fall, a series of virtual events hosted by the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music will explore the current state and future of the music industry from perspective from industry leaders and influencers. The program, LA is ringing now, will begin Oct. 6 with […]
SPRING HILL – Playing music alone may appeal to the singular soul, but making music with others expands everyone’s reach. That’s the belief of Adventures in Music, a music learning and performance studio started by instructor George Westbay and entrepreneur Rich Holley. “Bringing students together,” Westbay said, “is what music is.” The studio opened this […]