| Friday, October 16, 2009
Welcome to another news-packed weekly summary. This week we have articles on the 2 new kids on the digital music block - GoogleWave and Sky Songs. In unsigned news...a link up between Zimbalam and MAMA Group creates opportunities galore for emerging acts, plus BBC Electric Proms kicks off imminently - this year with some unsigned appearances courtesy of BBC Introducing. Good stuff! |
This Week's Music Industry News
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16/10/2009 12:22:32 - The BBC's Electric Proms starts this week so look out for performances from Doves, Dizzee Rascal and Robbie Williams, not to mention some unsigned acts this year, thanks to BBC Introducing. |
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16/10/2009 11:52:03 - Details are thin on the ground, but there are rumours that you'll soon be able to create your own Rock Band tunes and submit them for review by the team; where they can then be bought in the Rock Band Store. |
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16/10/2009 11:42:23 - Registration for bands and artists looking to play at The Great Escape in Brighton next May has now opened so don't waste any time! And check out our previous news item for details of slots available at The Great Escape through digital distributors Zimbalam. |
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16/10/2009 11:26:48 - Digital distributors for the unsigned community, Zimbalam, have announced a partnership with MAMA Group which will create a whole host of exciting opportunities for unsigned bands and musicians including slots at the Great Escape. Read on for full details... |
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16/10/2009 11:04:08 - Yes, the credit crunch has taken its toll on the music industry...even stretching as far as the job every avid music fan has aspired to - A&R. With huge cut backs at labels, the role is no longer as 'rock&roll' as legend would have it. |
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16/10/2009 10:52:58 - The Musicians Union will be demonstrating next week to try and bring home once and for all their message about the unnecessary ruling of the 2003 LIcensing Act, which is driving live music out of smaller bars and restaurants - the one place where grassroots artists hone their skills. |
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15/10/2009 11:04:12 - Royalty payments from music played in public places during last year have increased; good news for artists, bands and record labels. |
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14/10/2009 10:13:24 - Unlimited music by monthly subscription is still to take off, however there are still new services emerging attempting to get this format of music consumption off the ground. |
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13/10/2009 11:25:45 - The regional heats have taken place and the finalists for the ME Music competition have been announced and need your votes! The lucky winner will bag a place as support to VV Brown on her UK tour. |
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13/10/2009 10:53:59 - BBC Introducing have selected 4 unsigned acts to perform at this year's Electric Proms, a priviledge that is normally reserved for some of the UK's better known bands. Find out who has been selected here... |
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12/10/2009 12:35:45 - After months of 'will they, won't they?', Sky announce their own music download subscription service, 'Sky Songs', will be launched next Monday 19th October. |
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12/10/2009 11:53:23 - You may not be familiar with 7Digital at the moment...but you soon will be! Behind the scenes they have been scurrying away to put into place a deal with HMV. Find out all about 7Digital direct from the founder, Ben Drury... |
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12/10/2009 10:11:45 - Very soon we'll all be using it in one way or another, however right now it's hidden behind tight invite only access. The buzz on the 'net is Google Wave to introduce us to a brand new way of interaction - but how can bands, musicians and the general music industry use it to their advantage? |
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09/10/2009 12:08:05 - Think back ten years ago; the music industry was a completely different beast to what it is now. What have other industries, such as news, got to learn from the huge changes? |
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