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vice.com - Caleb Catlin - Future's Strange New Album 'The Real Me' Makes Me Worry About The State of Music Industry
Future's Strange New Album 'The Real Me' Makes Me Worry About The State of Music Industry
VICE

How is an artist supposed to make their money nowadays? Touring is the usual cash cow, but concert tickets are dwindling slightly. Merch doesn't rake in the big bucks in the same way. Long gone are the days when people would actually pay for the…

forbes.com - Chadd Scott - Recognizing 50 Years Of Oakland's Dome Center For Art, Music And Dance
Recognizing 50 Years Of Oakland's Dome Center For Art, Music And Dance
Forbes

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chadd Scott covers the intersection of art and travel. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Photos from…

republicworld.com - Initiative Desk - Participate in Yamaha Music India Teens Rock 2026 and Stand a Chance to Perform Before Music Icon A. R. Rahman
Participate in Yamaha Music India Teens Rock 2026 and Stand a Chance to Perform Before Music Icon A. R. Rahman
Republic World

10 July 2026: With registrations closing on 31st July 2026, Yamaha Music India is inviting young musicians from schools and music academies across the country to register for the 7th edition of Teens Rock 2026 – The Battle of Bands, powered…

theguardian.com - Owen Myers - Andrew Lloyd Webber says Broadway in 'dire danger' as Cats musical announces early closing
Andrew Lloyd Webber says Broadway in 'dire danger' as Cats musical announces early closing
The Guardian

Andrew Lloyd Webber has spoken out about the precarious state of Broadway in the wake of the early closing of his revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball. “Broadway is more than a street or a collection of buildings. It is an idea—and one of…

bloomberg.com - Rafaela Lindeberg - Heavy Metal Icon Iron Maiden Sells Stake in Music Rights to Sweden's Pophouse
Heavy Metal Icon Iron Maiden Sells Stake in Music Rights to Sweden's Pophouse
Bloomberg

Swedish music investment firm Pophouse Entertainment Group AB is adding another high-profile name to its portfolio by acquiring a stake in the publishing and music rights of Iron Maiden. The iconic British heavy metal band is known for a long list…

koreatimes.co.kr - Park Yoon-bae - Sejong Int'l Music Festival brings together performances, education, global exchange
Sejong Int'l Music Festival brings together performances, education, global exchange
The Korea Times

Sejong University's Center for Future Education recently hosted the 2026 Sejong International Music Festival (SIMF) in a bid to showcase the achievements of arts and cultural education programs and nurture future musical talent, the university said…

stltoday.com - Jasmine Osby | Post-Dispatch - Wyclef Jean is ready for musical time travel at Music at the Intersection
Wyclef Jean is ready for musical time travel at Music at the Intersection
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vice.com - Caleb Catlin - Iron Maiden Sells Half of the Rights to Their Musical Legacy, 'Turbocharging' Future Plans
Iron Maiden Sells Half of the Rights to Their Musical Legacy, 'Turbocharging' Future Plans
VICE

Artists are selling the rights to their music in droves nowadays. A majority of people aren't buying albums the way that you used to back in the day. Streaming doesn't properly pay out. There's only so much money you can make in touring and merch…

express.co.uk - Paul Jeeves - 'Too posh' British music scene needs to pop the class ceiling
'Too posh' British music scene needs to pop the class ceiling
Daily Express

British pop music has become “too posh”, with state educated children having little opportunity to smash the charts like previous working class superstars such as Oasis, Black Sabbath and Status Quo. That was the warning as a plan to…

bendbulletin.com - none - Where to find live music in Central Oregon July 16-22: Future Joy
Where to find live music in Central Oregon July 16-22: Future Joy
The Bulletin

Teen Open Mic Night at the OAC: Share your talents on a supportive stage, registration required for performers, this workshop is intended for ages 13-18, snacks provided, calling all Central Oregon teens; 5-7 p.m.; free; Open Art Center, 999 NE…

9to5mac.com - Marcus Mendes - Spotify now lets Premium users chat about music, podcasts, and books
Spotify now lets Premium users chat about music, podcasts, and books
9to5Mac

Spotify will now let subscribers use natural language to ask questions about their listening history, make playback requests, and more. Here are the details. Spotify announced today (Via Engadget) that “eligible Premium users will see new…

heraldscotland.com - Ian McConnell - Prestwick Airport - music to ears or scraping fork for Scottish Government critics?
Prestwick Airport - music to ears or scraping fork for Scottish Government critics?
The Herald

Mr Matteoni, who has worked at the airport for about 33 years and has been heavily involved in the securing of major cargo business from and to China, declared on Monday: “The progress this year represents a transformational shift in the…

variety.com - Jem Aswad - Iron Maiden Sells Music Catalog, Name, Image and Likeness Rights to Pophouse
Iron Maiden Sells Music Catalog, Name, Image and Likeness Rights to Pophouse
Variety

Pophouse Entertainment, the investment firm co-founded by ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus, has announced a partnership with legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, acquiring a stake in the publishing and master music rights, and the name, image, and…

wwd.com - Ian Servantes - Jordan Brand Is Launching a Podcast With Each Episode Focusing on an Air Jordan's Musical Legacy
Jordan Brand Is Launching a Podcast With Each Episode Focusing on an Air Jordan's Musical Legacy
WWD

The Air Jordan 3 True Blue will release this weekend, bringing back the sneaker in an original and beloved colorway last seen in stores 10 years ago. Jordan Brand is leaning into the moment by making the shoe the focus of the debut episode for…

nbclosangeles.com - Elizabeth Chavolla - Regional Mexican music pioneers Intocable to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Regional Mexican music pioneers Intocable to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
NBC Southern California

Regional Mexican music group Intocable will leave its mark on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, when it receives the 2,852nd star, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced. The norteño-tejano band will be honored in the Recording…

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