2020 has been a devastating year for live music and festivals around the globe and a world favourite warns that a repeat could kill their livelihood. It’s been a circular news cycle the past few…
The UK government have announced changes to lockdown next month which will see pubs and restaurants re-open but no news for venues. From July 4th restaurants, cinemas, pubs, galleries, hotels and hairdressers will be allowed…
Live Nation felt the anger of artists earlier this month after announcing they’d cut their fees whilst expecting them to perform as usual. It’s going to be a difficult transition as we return to some…
As we approach the midway point of 2020 countries are starting to look at how we’ll rebuild after the effects of COVID-19 and it’s impact on industries like live music. The Coronavirus has had a…
Label-owned music video distributors Vevo have revealed that thanks to new competition they’ll start phasing out their mobile app and website. This week YouTube launched their new home for everything music-based in YouTube Music, a…
In case you hadn’t heard yet, Groove Music is closing in a semi-partnership that will see Microsoft’s music streaming service replaced with Spotify. Microsoft attempted to reinvigorate their efforts in the music streaming world over…
Ticketing Company Songkick have revealed plans to shut down in November following an ongoing lawsuit with Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Songkick was a ticketing platform that gave artists the ability to sell their concert tickets…
Microsoft are shutting down Groove streaming after it launched to replace Xbox Music 2 years ago, teaming up with Spotify for music streaming instead. It was a decent run but Microsoft have announced that Groove Music’s…
From Friday the 13th this week the major online EDM store Beatport will be shut down in it’s entirety except for its download store after parent company SFX cancels its auction. Beatport has become synonymous…
Live365, the internet radio broadcasting network, have announced that they will be shutting down. After 16 years of providing a streaming network for over 5000 small broadcasters these broadcasters will now face their potential demise…