BUSINESS MUSIC COVERAGE

Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Vocal Competition Set for 6/1 in Chicago

High school vocalists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will compete on Saturday, June 1 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by th... (more...)

Rob Wells Named to Universal Music Group's Executive Board

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, today announced that it has appointed Rob Wells, President of Global Digital Business, to serve on its Executive Board. Wells, who is ba... (more...)

TPAC to Feature Artists-in-Residence in 2013 Work & Show Festival, Beg. 6/6

In its 17th (and final) season, the BMCC Tribeca PAC's Artists-in-Residence (AIR) hallmark program enables four to eight emerging and established artists-writers, dancers, and composers-to create and ... (more...)

Photo Flash: Raiding the Rock Vault Unveils Signature Drink at Minus5 Ice Bar

On Tuesday evening, Minus5 Ice Bar, the coolest bar in Las Vegas, continued its celebrity cocktail program by honoring the rock legends of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT with the launch of their signature dri... (more...)

Paul Allen and the Underthinkers Release Debut Album

Renowned philanthropist, Microsoft co-founder, and music veteran Paul Allen and his hard-working band the Underthinkers have completed their first album and major label debut, Paul Allen and The Under... (more...)

Dave Davies to Release I WILL BE ME Album, 6/4; Kicks Off Summer Tour in NY, 5/27

The man who forever changed the sound of rock 'n' roll when he invented distortion, Kink's legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material! To be released on Cleopatra... (more...)

Jared Smith Named President Of Ticketmaster North America

Ticketmaster, a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. company, today announced the appointment of Jared Smith as the President of Ticketmaster North America. In this role, Smith is responsible for Ticketmas... (more...)

Blake Mills Signs with Verve Records, Second Album to Debut in the Fall

Verve Records and Record Collection, today announced they have signed renowned guitarist, songwriter, and producer Blake Mills. Mills is currently in the studio putting final touches on his second ful... (more...)

Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival and More Highlight Las Vegas' Summer 2013 Festival Scene

Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world's top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley ... (more...)

Live Nation Further Expands Presence In Asia

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) and Lushington Entertainments Pte Ltd today announced that they have formed a joint venture, Live Nation Lushington, to promote live concerts in Hong Kong a... (more...)

FLASH SPECIAL: Always - An Irving Berlin 125th Birthday Celebration

Today we are tipping our best top hat to one of Broadway and Hollywood's most significant songwriters, the one and only Irving Berlin, in honor of what would have been his 125th birthday this week. (more...)

Gianni Russo to Be Honored as Little Italy's 'Man of the Year' at Mulberry Street Mall Ribbon Cutting, 5/25

Summer in Little Italy will officially start on Saturday, May 25, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12 Noon marking the opening of the Mulberry Street Pedestrian Mall, it was announced by Ralph Tramon... (more...)

TuneCore Announces Hiring of Creative for Music Publishing Administration

TuneCore announced today the hiring of Peter Rogers to head its Music Publishing Administration in-house Creative. (more...)

Armada Music Launches Armada Bookings

Armada Bookings, the official bookings agency of the award-winning record label Armada Music, has kicked off. The agency, working together closely with AT's booking division Extended Music, kicks off ... (more...)

Will.I.Am & Justin Bieber Among Collaborations Announced for BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

A star-studded lineup of the world's top-selling artists will come together to perform their biggest hits on “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards.” (more...)

U.S. Postal Service Launches Music Icons Series with Lydia Mendoza Stamp

In tribute to the legends responsible for making American music part of global popular culture, the U.S. Postal Service today proudly announces the launch of a new Music Icons stamp series with the is... (more...)

CeeLo Green Among Presenters for 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

In addition to the fully loaded roster of talent slated to perform at “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, Hayden Panettiere, Kid Rock, Chloe Grac... (more...)

LINKIN PARK to Headline Sunset Strip Music Festival, 8/3

SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) organizers today announced that the sixth annual festival will be headlined by LINKIN PARK at the Saturday, August 3 street festival on the famed Sunset Boulevard in... (more...)

Usher to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award at Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Musi... (more...)

Joe's Pub to Make Brooklyn Debut at Great GoogaMooga Festival, 5/17-19

Joe's Pub at The Public will make its debut in Brooklyn as a co-presenter at the second annual Great GoogaMooga Festival in Prospect Park. The three-day outdoor food, drink and music festival is produ... (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - MTV's New Series THE ALECTRIX, Premiering 6/4

On Tuesday, June 4 at 11:00PM ET/PT, “The Alectrix” will showcase an all-girl pop-music group fearlessly seeking a fresh start under the guidance of music mogul, Joe Simpson. Get a sneak peek below! (more...)

Bach to Rock Continues Commitment to Veterans

Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it will continue its commitment to veterans with a new franchise incentive for 2013. (more...)

REO Speedwagon to Perform at 2013 Material Handling & Logistics Conference

Dematic, a global supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution center, announced today that REO Speedwagon will perform the band's classic hits such as Golden Country, Rid... (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Patti LuPone, Bebel Gilberto, Paul Taylor Dance, BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL and More Set for Scottsdale Center's 2013-14 Season

Tickets for Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' new 2013-14 season will go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Among the offerings are 75 awe-inspiring live performances of da... (more...)