Although summer is a time for open-air festivals, some indoor music industry conferences take place during July and August, offering an exciting programme and great discussions. The Music Void lists a few industry events in different parts of the world where professionals will gather to discuss all things business, creativity and tech.
In the ongoing battle between major labels and the cunning purveyors of unauthorized content, a recent call to action has caught our attention. According to a recent article on TorrentFreak, the IFPI is on the lookout for an "anti-piracy guru" to investigate illicit apps and safeguard their precious content.
Day Two of last week's CMW featured panels on a potpouri of subjects. Today we focus on music marketing and the relationship between music and cannabis.
The 41st Canadian Music Week (CMW) kicked off at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto last week, with a jam-packed schedule of events and performances. The evenings were filled with some of the brightest new and established Canadian artists, including Charlotte Cardin, Tumble, Fuego, Grace May, Virginia To Vegas, and Badflower. The days were filled with a series of expert panels covering topics from sync licensing to Afrobeats to new release marketing strategies.
Insiders report that the race to acquire the Queen catalog is on and that the sale could bring the group's Roger Taylor, Brian May, John Deacon and the estate of Freddie Mercury in excess of GBP 1 billion
In the fast-paced world of the music industry, major record labels are perpetually seeking innovative strategies to outshine the competition. To keep their finger on the pulse, they have turned to the expertise of data specialists in the quest to foresee the future of music.
