Association News
Below, you’ll find the latest Association press releases, updates on our upcoming events, introductions to our newest member companies, links to the latest content from Music Biz and our partners, and more.
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October 17, 2017 – Rising Singer/Songwriter Julia Michaels to Receive Breakthrough Artist Award at Music Biz 2018 in Nashville
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will recognize multi-Platinum selling singer/songwriter Julia Michaels with a Breakthrough Artist Award during the Music Biz 2018 conference’s Awards Luncheon on May 17, 2018, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Known as a highly successful songwriter with co-writing credits on 17 Billboard Hot 100 hits, Michaels emerged as a solo star throughout 2017. In January, she released her debut single, “Issues,” which reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100,... Read More
October 11, 2017 – Registration Is Now Open For Music Biz 2018
Music Biz’s 2017 annual conference was the Association’s largest in 16 years, bringing together 2,000 attendees from virtually every facet of the business under one roof for four productive days of meetings, education and networking. As we return to Nashville for our fourth consecutive year — and as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Association — the buzz about our event continues to grow. Some 95% of attendees are planning to come back in 2018,... Read More
October 4, 2017 – RIAA’s Cary Sherman to Receive Presidential Award at Music Biz 2018 in Nashville
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present its Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement to Cary Sherman, Chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), at the Music Biz 2018 conference’s Awards Breakfast on May 16, 2018, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. “As the head of RIAA, Cary has worked tirelessly on behalf of the recording industry, and he has done so during some of the most challenging times in the history of the music business,” said James Donio,... Read More
October 3, 2017 – Music Biz Mourns the Loss of Rock Legend Tom Petty
Music Business Association President James Donio issued the following statement upon the death of Tom Petty: “All of us at the Music Business Association, and the music industry as a whole, are devastated by the loss of Tom Petty. He passed away Monday night — far before his time, but leaving a stunning legacy of unforgettable songwriting, performance, and collaboration. For more than 40 years, Petty’s music dominated the airwaves and amphitheaters with hit after hit of defiant and catchy Rock ‘n Roll that everyone could relate or sing along to,... Read More
October 2, 2017 – Prayers For Las Vegas
“Music Biz sends its heart-felt condolences to the families and friends of those killed in last night’s senseless attack at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, and wishes all those injured a speedy recovery. We must not allow violence to undermine our essential unity, a unity embodied in the spirit of music and fellowship on display at this festival and live concerts throughout the world.”... Read More
September 28, 2017 – New Member Profile Feature: Merch Cat
Merch Cat was founded by Vanessa Ferrer in 2014 after identifying a market need for a product to help artists streamline and manage their live show merchandise sales and inventory. The Merch Cat platform launched on December 1, 2015, with an intuitive, one stop app that is a point of sale system with real time inventory and sales tracking, sales and show analytics, and musician friendly pricing. Since launch, Merch Cat has been working to plant its stake in the ground as a “go-to”... Read More
September 20, 2017 – Music Biz & Music Ally to Bring High-Level ‘NY:LON Connect’ Conference to New York City from January 23-24, 2018
Event to include featured discussion with Spotify’s Stefan Blom with more to be announced September 20, 2017 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) and Music Ally will host the second annual NY:LON Connect conference from January 23-24, 2018, at the Dream Downtown Hotel in New York City. The global music industry summit, which alternates between London and New York each year, will bring together top executives and influencers from the international music industry to engage in high-level discussions on critical topics,... Read More
September 15, 2017 – Streaming Business Is Making Music Companies Rethink Sales Job Titles
“Music Biz President James Donio weighs in on changing job titles in a recent Variety article. ““When we rebranded, we got away from terms like ‘retail,’ ‘label’ and ‘distribution’ for ‘content,’” he explains. “We’re agnostic to the way the ‘sale’ happens. We want to represent anyone interested in the commercial transaction of music, whether it’s a physical sale, a subscription purchase or an ad-supported service — as long as it yields revenue to some part of the business.” Click here to read more.... Read More
September 15, 2017 – New Member Profile Feature: Truth Vinyl
Truth Vinyl is a specialty vinyl record retailer and live music venue located in the entertainment district of Arlington, TX. Centrally located between Dallas and Ft. Worth near AT&T Stadium and Rangers Ballpark. Website: https://www.truthvinyl.com Location: Arlington, TX Number of Years in Business: 1 Primary Contact: Ric Delzell, CEO, ric@truthrecords.net Primary Service/Product: Truth Vinyl specializes in vinyl and rare shellac recordings. With over 50,000 vinyl records plus the latest selection of new re-releases on vinyl as they become available.... Read More
September 15, 2017 – [In The News] Young Americans Not Too Keen On Radio And Albums Either
The retailer-focused Music Business Association in the US has published a new report called ‘Music Consumption: The Overall Landscape 2017’. Put together by AudienceNet, the study is basically the American version of the same research group’s previously reportedUK-based ‘Audiomonitor’ report. Click here to read more.... Read More
