The fund introduced by Sadiq Khan will focus specifically on creating job opportunities for creatives in the Croydon, Hounslow, and Lambeth areas of London.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Introduces £1.3m Fund for Creatives
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Pete Tong to Sit on Pacha Group’s Board of Directors
Pacha Group CEO Nick McCabe has announced that none other than BBC Radio 1 host Pete Tong has been appointed to its new board of directors.
Beatport Acquires Sample Pack Label Loopmasters
Beatport’s buyout of Loopmasters includes subscription-based sound design label Loopcloud as well as plugin library Plugin Boutique.
1.25 Million Vinyl Sold in Single Week, a US Sales Record High
Vinyl sales in the U.S. narrowly passed a weekly record set in December of 2019 and reached the highest total sales since 1991.
Bandcamp to Continue No-Fee Holidays Through May 2021
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bandcamp will continue to hold no-fee holidays on the first Friday of every month from February to May.
Pollstar Estimates Live Events Industry Lost $30 Billion in 2020
One of the markets most heavily impacted by COVID-19 is live events, which a new Pollstar report estimates lost more than $30 billion globally in 2020.
Glastonbury Asks UK Government for “Direct Financial Support”
The organizers of Somerset gathering Glastonbury Festival have asked for lawmaker aid due to the difficulties obtaining underwritten event insurance.
Estimated 5,000 Illegal NYE Events to Take Place in the UK: NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association estimates that COVID-19 restrictions will lead to 5,000 illegal New Years parties being organized around the country.
British MPs Warn Glastonbury May Not Take Place in 2021
Glastonbury and other U.K. festivals may not proceed with 2021 events without COVID-19 insurance, warned MPs in a House Of Commons meeting.
Ukrainian Arts Center Closer Holds Fundraiser to Save Venue
Closer in Kiev has banded together with associated festivals Strichka and Brave! Factory to save itself from financial peril amid COVID-19.
Pioneer’s Entry-Level DJ Gear Sales Increased During COVID-19 Shutdowns
Music equipment manufacturer Pioneer has seen increases in sales of their entry-level DDJ-200 and DDJ-400 devices from last year.
Dozens of COVID-19 Cases Linked to Tulum’s Art With Me Festival
Art With Me opted to move forward with their November event, and dozens of cases have now been linked to the Tulum gathering.
KitKatClub in Berlin to Reopen as COVID-19 Testing Facility
KitKatClub in Berlin has now been repurposed as an affordable COVID-19 testing facility that will open to the public on Friday.
GOSU in Frankfurt to Close at the End of 2020 Due to COVID-19
The owners of Frankfurt record store GOSU have announced that they must discontinue operations at the end of 2020 after a five-year run.
Germany to Increase COVID-19 Aid for Arts and Culture to €2.1 Billion in 2021
In a move to get ahead of ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, German lawmakers have announced a substantial aid package for arts and culture in 2021.
UK MP Says Bars and Clubs Could Turn Away Those Who Refuse Vaccine
Cabinet Officer Michael Gove contradicted Nadhim Zahawi, saying that the government does not plan to implement COVID-19 immunity passports.
SoundCloud Celebrates First Profitable Quarter in 13 Years
SoundCloud is also celebrating consistent gains from Q1 to Q4 leading to a 37% increase in revenue from 2018 to 2019.
DC10 Owners Reportedly Refuse to Take Down Illegal Billboards
DC10 has allegedly flouted Ibiza lawmaker orders and refused to remove six of the fences they use for advertisements on the resort island.
NTIA Says UK Government “Intentionally Aiming to Collapse Our Sector”
Night Time Industries Association CEO Michael Kill has suggested that lawmakers have imposed this week’s restrictions to deliberately suffocate nightlife.
Music Venue Trust Condemns UK’s COVID-19 Tier System
The Music Venue Trust called upon the government to reconsider its policy on the sale of alcohol during live events amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK Vinyl Sales on Track to Reach Highest Point in 30 Years
Data from the U.K. now suggests that vinyl record sales are on track to reach a 30-year high partly as a result the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ticketmaster Plans to Verify Attendee Vaccination Status Using Mobile Tech
Ticketmaster are among the first to begin implementing a tangible plan for concertgoers’ safety at live events moving forward, using smartphone technology.
BIPOC UK Music Industry Workers Eligible for BAPAM Councelor Training Bursaries
The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) scheme addresses mental health among musicians, and the racial disparity among music professionals.
Swallow Events Unveil First COVID-19 Rapid Testing Services for Live Event Organizers
Event management and logistics company Swallow Events has introduced services that enable COVID-19 rapid testing at scale for U.K. gatherings of all types.
UK Nightclubs on the Brink of “Extinction”: NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association is now sounding the alarms that the “extinction” of many U.K. establishments is imminent.
#LocalLegends Campaign Launched to Aid European Music Venues
A new initiative by TicketSwap, GoFundMe and Cosimo called #LocalLegends aims to raise over €2 million for ailing music venues in 14 European countries.
UK Music Publish First-Ever Music By Numbers, an Annual Industry Snapshot
UK Music have published their inaugural Music By Numbers report, providing a breakdown by sector of the national market in 2019.
AFEM Develops Code of Conduct to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music
Over 220 companies have signed the Association for Electronic Music’s Code of Conduct Against Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination in the industry.
Live Nation CEO Predicts “Shows at Scale” for Summer 2021
The phase 3 results of BioNTech and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate study spells good news for live music, according to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino.
Music Venue Trust Introduces #SaveOurVenues Red list to Aid 30 U.K. Venues
Music Venue Trust has expanded on the #SaveOurVenues campaign by introducing an initiative to funnel aid to U.K. venues most hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.