Press Releases
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June 11, 2015 – ‘New Music Fridays’ Are Coming: Global Release Day Launches July 10
Released by IFPI at 10 AM BST, June 11: An aligned single global release day for music takes effect on July 10 Tracks and albums to be released at 00.01 on Fridays each week in more than 45 countries Music fans will no longer have to wait for days to enjoy new releases Industry FAQ | Branding Guidelines For music fans across the world, Fridays are set to become the day for newly-released music.... Read More
May 13, 2015 – Music Analytics Service BuzzAngle Music Launches Weekly Direct-To-Fan Charts At Music Biz 2015
Charts on Music Business Association website will track weekly top D2F album sales along with monthly top D2F artists and D2F vinyl sales NEW YORK, New York— May 13, 2015 — BuzzAngle Music, Border City Media’s comprehensive service that provides deep analytics of music consumption as it relates to the music industry through web and mobile access, along with the Music Business Association (Music Biz) today launched the most comprehensive direct-to-fan (D2F) charts available,... Read More
May 12, 2015 – Jill Chapman to Co-Chair Music Business Association Digital Supply Chain Workgroup
May 12, 2015 – Jill Chapman, Digital Media Operations Manager at Amazon, will serve as the new Co-Chair of the Music Business Association’s (Music Biz) Digital Supply Chain Workgroup. In this role, she will be responsible for shaping the workgroup’s overall vision; leading discussions on workgroup initiatives; providing feedback on infographics, white papers, and other products created by the workgroup; and expanding the workgroup’s membership. “Jill has had an impressive career in the music industry, including at Amazon where she has been part of the music team for more than eight years,... Read More
May 6, 2015 – Jack White to Receive Special Innovator Award at Music Biz 2015 for Record-Breaking Lazaretto Ultra LP Vinyl
May 6, 2015 – Jack White will receive the Music Business Association’s (Music Biz) inaugural Innovator Award for his achievement with his latest album Lazaretto and the vinyl ULTRA LP, an exceptional work that uniquely marries classic art and current technology. The Award will be presented during the Music Biz 2015 Business Session on May 13th at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville. Released on June 10, 2014, Lazaretto debuted at #1 on the US albums chart,... Read More
May 1, 2015 – Third Man Records to Host ‘Live-to-Acetate’ Performance by Ashley Monroe During Music Biz 2015
May 1, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is teaming up with its new member company Third Man Records for a special live-to-acetate performance from critically-acclaimed Country music singer/songwriter Ashley Monroe on May 12th at 8 p.m. during the annual Music Biz 2015 conference. The concert, held at Third Man’s Blue Room venue, will be recorded live, mixed in real-time, and instantly cut to acetate for distribution. “Third Man’s ‘live-to-acetate’ concert series is truly one of a kind,... Read More
April 22, 2015 – Music Biz 2015 Business Session to Feature Nashville Mayor, LaunchTN, Live Performance From Civil Twilight & More
April 22, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host a jam-packed Breakfast & Business Session on May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. during its annual Music Biz 2015 confab at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville. The event will feature a welcome message from Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, a speech from Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) CEO and President Charlie Brock, and live music from Rock band Civil Twilight. Music Biz President James Donio will also address the audience,... Read More
April 20, 2015 – How To Measure A Hit: Music Biz 2015 To Examine Future of Music Consumption Measurement With Data-Focused Town Hall, Sessions, and More
Audiomonitor, Billboard, Border City Media, Country Music Association, MIDiA Research, MusicWatch, Nielsen Music, RIAA, Shazam, Spotify, Vevo, and more set to address digital data issues April 20, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will gather some of the industry’s top data decision-makers and analysts to discuss the future of sales measurement at a variety of sessions to be held throughout the annual Music Biz 2015 conference on May 12-14 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville.... Read More
April 16, 2015 – First-Ever Artists, Management & Touring Town Hall To Highlight New Marketing Approaches at Music Biz 2015
Executives from C3 Management, CID Entertainment, Ticketmaster, Vector Management, and more to participate April 16, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present its first-ever Artists, Management & Touring Town Hall on Tuesday, May 12, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville during the annual Music Biz 2015 conference. Organized by Music Biz’s Artists, Management & Touring Sector, which was launched at last year’s conference, the Town Hall will bring together members of each community to address new music commerce opportunities that have sprung up as a result of the convergence of these areas.... Read More
April 15, 2015 – Entertainment & Technology Law Conference to Tackle Touring and Partnership Agreements on May 14
April 15, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is bringing its popular Entertainment & Technology Law Conference series to Nashville during its annual Music Biz 2015 convention on Thursday, May 14, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel. Law Conference attendees will receive three CLE credits for participating. This year’s event will focus on touring and independent artists with the first panel targeting brand partnerships for live performances and the contracts and relationships that govern them.... Read More
April 15, 2015 – Songwriters & Publishers Town Hall to Feature Update from Copyright Office’s Jacqueline Charlesworth
Spotify, YouTube, more to address publishing aspects of their platforms April 15, 2015 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will tackle the serious challenges and exciting possibilities facing today’s songwriters and music publishers during the Songwriters & Publishers Town Hall on Thursday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville during the annual Music Biz 2015 convention. The event will include a presentation from Jacqueline Charlesworth, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights at the U.S.... Read More
