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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.
Trax Records Moves to Dismiss 7 of 8 Counts in Larry Heard and Robert Owens’ Lawsuit
Larry Heard and Robert Owens’ lawsuit against Trax Records over unpaid royalties could largely be dismissed if a filing by the defense holds any weight.
NTS Radio Booth Removed from Dalston’s Gillett Square
After nearly a decade of invading the airwaves from London’s Dalston’s Gillett Square, NTS Radio must soon find new home.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Results Spur Optimism in the Live Music Industry
With a vaccine on the horizon, both Live Nation and CTS Eventim’s stock prices reached their highest point since February.
#LetUsDance Heard in U.K. Parliament After Petition Receives 145k Signatures
Shortly after an online petition aligned with #LetUsDance broke 145,000 signatures, the initiative has been heard in the U.K. Parliament.
Arts Council England Awards £224k to Sundissential Despite Business being Dormant
Arts Council England is investigating a grant allocated to Birmingham event brand Sundissential, which was classified as dormant from 2017-2019.
Study Suggests “Low to Very Low Risk” of COVID-19 Spread at Well-Ventilated Indoor Events
The Restart-19 experiment’s findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but they’re “potentially useful,” according to Dr. Gabriel Scally.
Spotify to Offer Radio and Autoplay Placements for a Portion of Royalties
The streaming platform will give content creators increased exposure via Autoplay and Radio if they agree to reduced royalties.
Insomniac Acquires Club Glow in Washington D.C.
A deal between Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella and Pete Kalamoutsos that was finalized in 2019 has been shared with the public.
Techno Club Nights Recognized as Concerts by German High Court
Techno and house now legally qualify as music following the ruling of a German high finance court. It’s not a matter of simple semantics, either.
Switzerland Clamps Down on Nightlife amid Second Wave of COVID-19 Outbreaks
France and Germany announced strict lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus this week, and Switzerland has followed suit.
Triple Threat Mgmt Launches Music Industry Diversity Initiative
Triple Threat Mgmt’s six month program, the Music Industry Diversity Initiative (MIDI), aims to assist young Black individuals in the music industry.
Twitch Faces Backlash from RIAA and Industry Groups over Unlicensed Music Use
Twitch recently came under fire from the RIAA and industry groups for unrestricted use of copyrighted music without licensure.
Sentric Partners with Beatport to Offer Publishing Services to Electronic Music Artists
Sentric will now collect royalties directly from Beatport and offer publishing services to artists and labels who sell music through the platform.
Nightlife to Halt in France and Germany as New COVID-19 Lockdowns are Imposed
With COVID-19 case counts surpassing March and April figures, lawmakers in France and Germany will reimpose lockdowns with dire implications for nightlife.
UMAW Launches “Justice At Spotify” Campaign for Increased Royalties
The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers has launched “Justice At Spotify” to push for the company to increase the royalties it pays to artists.
Skiddle Founders Air “Sheer Disgust” at Culture Recovery Fund Recipients
“Skiddle took the decision not to apply, as we frankly did not fit the criteria as a cultural venue or host live events,” wrote Ben Sebborn and Rich Dyer.
Fabric London Awarded £1.5 Million from Arts Council England
Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund Round 3 grants ranged from £1-3 million, and one was awarded to London nightclub Fabric.