Ashley King

7digital’s CEO and CFO Exit as Dire Financial Situation Continues

July 18, 2019

7digital CEO John Aalbers has stepped down as director and CEO of 7digital. He joined the B2B digital music platform less than four months ago. CFO Julia Hubbard is also departing the company, effective imme... Read More...

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Add 13 More Countries to Reach 63 Total — But Adoption Remains Weak

Ashley King

July 18, 2019

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YouTube Premium and its sidekick YouTube Music are now available in 13 additional countries, more than a year after launch. That brings the total countries supported to 63 for Premium, and 62 for YouTube Mus... Read More...

Netflix Quietly Settles Its Fyre Festival Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Ashley King

July 18, 2019

Court documents filed yesterday reveal that Netflix has reached a settlement to end a lingering copyright dispute. The lawsuit alleged that the Fyre Festival documentary used video footage without permission... Read More...

Recording Academy Hosted Grammy Ratings Hit Another Near-Low, Down 24% from 2017

Controversial Grammys Producer Ken Ehrlich Is Leaving the Recording Academy

Ashley King

July 17, 2019

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The 62nd Grammy ceremony in 2020 will be Ken Ehrlich's last production. The Recording Academy officially made the announcement earlier today (Wednesday), while naming Ben Winston as its newest producer. N... Read More...

Google Outright Bans Viagogo from Advertising In Search Results

Ashley King

July 17, 2019

Google has suspended ticket resale company Viagogo from paid advertising in search results. The ban is global and immediate, which could severely impact the company's ability to function. Viagogo has been... Read More...

As Bankruptcy Looms, 7Digital Announces Key Changes to Its Board of Directors

Ashley King

July 16, 2019

Following an urgent bulletin that 7digital needs roughly $5.7 million to avoid bankruptcy, the company is now announcing changes to its board. Insert 'rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic' quip here. Am... Read More...

Matteo Bocelli’s Manager Blasts American Icon Awards for Stiffing His Client

Ashley King

July 16, 2019

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Photo Credit: American Icon Awards Manager Scott Rodger says his client — Matteo Bocelli — did not receive any compensation from the American Icon Awards for his performance. The event was held in May to hon... Read More...

Is Classical Music Finally Making a Comeback? Warner Music Group Revamps Its Age-Old ‘Classics’ Imprint

Ashley King

July 16, 2019

Photo Credit: Warner Classics Warner Classics & Erato has revamped its website, with classical aficionados the target. For starters, Warner Classics has embedded a custom-built streaming player into its ... Read More...

Austin Butler Chosen to Play Elvis Presley In Upcoming Warner Bros. Biopic

Ashley King

July 15, 2019

Austin Butler will star in an Elvis Presley biopic film, directed by Baz Luhrmann for Warner Bros. The studio tested with a handful of actors in full make-up and hair to see who would land the role. Butle... Read More...

Woodstock 50 Directly Appeals to Local Residents After Town Officials Deny Its Permit

Ashley King

July 15, 2019

Woodstock 50 is appealing to town residents in a public meeting for Vernon residents. The open house meeting will offer a preview of their festival plans. Two 'open house' events will be held at the Verno... Read More...

Australia’s Music Exports Hit AUS $195 Million — With 10% of Artists Making 97% of the Income

Ashley King

July 15, 2019

A new report titled 'Born Global: Australian Music Exports' says Australian music exports are worth around $195 million ($137 million USD). But the winners' circle is small. The report examines the cultural... Read More...

Radiohead, Imogen Heap, Nadine Shah and Hundreds of Artists Lead a UK Music Industry Coalition to Fight Climate Change

Ashley King

July 13, 2019

Hundreds of artists, companies, and associations have formed a new UK music industry coalition to fight climate change. Dubbed Music Declares Emergency, these companies and artists want climate change more s... Read More...

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