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Business News • 1 min read

Live Nation launches COVID-19 relief fund for live industry practitioners

Live Nation is committing $10 million to its Crew Nation fund to support self-employed production crew hit by the COVID-19 shutdown, with donations matched up to a further $5 million.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Apr 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Elton John, MSG Company, Kings Of Leon, more

Elton John's quarantine concert raises $8 million, BMG Production Music hires Dan Pounder, and Madison Square Garden plans to spin off its entertainment business.…

Andy Malt • 01 Apr 2020

Business News • 2 min read

UK Music announces former MP Tom Watson as its new Chair

Former MP and Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson has been named the new Chair of UK Music, succeeding Beggars Music boss Andy Heath, who held the role since 2008.…

Chris Cooke • 31 Mar 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Midem, Primavera, Universal, more

Midem has cancelled its June edition and Primavera Sound has postponed to August, while Universal and SACEM announce COVID-19 support measures for artists and members.…

Andy Malt • 31 Mar 2020

Artist News • 4 min read

MMF and FAC suggest recoupment holidays to support artists hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown

The Music Managers Forum and Featured Artists Coalition have urged larger music businesses to help artists hit hard by the COVID-19 live shutdown, citing survey data on lost income.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Mar 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Live Nation appoints new MD for Sweden

Live Nation has appointed Mattias Behrer, currently CEO of Dentsu Aegis Sweden, as MD of its Swedish division, starting in August.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Mar 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Setlist: COVID-19, lockdown, Lizzo

The Setlist podcast reviews COVID-19's impact on the music business and the financial support available, plus the latest filing in the Lizzo 'Truth Hurts' dispute.…

Andy Malt • 30 Mar 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Music industry welcomes UK government's COVID-19 support for self-employed

The music industry has welcomed UK government support for self-employed people, but warns the grants will not be paid until June, leaving many without income.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Mar 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Record producers have lost 70% of their income due to COVID-19 crisis, says MPG

The Music Producers Guild says its members have lost on average 70% of their income due to COVID-19, with many facing rent and mortgage default.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Mar 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Big Deal, Dua Lipa, PartyNextDoor, more

Roundup covering Big Deal's promotions of Ashley Alexander and Amber Packer, new releases from Dua Lipa, Major Lazer, Nine Inch Nails and others, plus Braids postponing their album.…

Andy Malt • 27 Mar 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

Spotify, PRS and Help Musicians launch financial support initiatives for music-makers struggling amid COVID-19 outbreak

Spotify, PRS For Music and Help Musicians have announced emergency funding for musicians hit by COVID-19, with Spotify matching user donations up to $10 million.…

Andy Malt • 26 Mar 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: TuneCore, Dave Grohl, Run The Jewels, more

A round-up of music industry news including TuneCore's CEO stepping down, Dave Grohl's Instagram stories and new releases from Run The Jewels, Pearl Jam and others.…

Andy Malt • 26 Mar 2020