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Jaden Smith’s Foundation Getting Clean Water to Flint

Jaden Smith attends the Louis Vuitton show included in the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 at Musee du Louvre on April. 3, 2017...

PledgeMusic Suspends Contributions on Almost all Active Crowdfunding Campaigns Till Further Notice

PledgeMusic introduced it would suspend accepting efforts to its active crowdfunding and presale campaigns upon Wednesday (Feb. 6) till further notice. In an email delivered...
Imagining an Olympic Music Festival

Imagining: A “Dionysian Dream” at future Olympic Games

As the 2024 Paris Olympics showcase the power of music in enhancing the viewing experience, it's natural to wonder about the possibility of a...

How Blockchain is Transforming Music Royalties and Rights Management

Blockchain technology is making waves across various industries, and the music sector is no exception. At Music Industry Weekly, we delve into how this...
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The Ticketing of Tomorrow: How the Marketplace is Changing

The past year has demonstrated that the live event industry is as vital and popular as ever. According to Billboard, Ed Sheeran’s 2018 Divide Tour grossed...
Connor Price spinning a globe on TikTok as part of his global collaboration campaign.

Connor Price: A Case Study on Music Marketing and Strategic Global Collaborations

In the modern music industry, artists need more than just talent to succeed—they need innovation, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box....
Evolution of Olympic Music

From Past to Present: The Evolution of Olympic Music

The Olympic Games have long been a celebration of athletic excellence. Aside from this, they are also a grand showcase of cultural expression. Music...

What you should Make of R. Kelly’s Catalog On the Graph Beat Podcast

A roundtable discussion pursuing the premiere of Lifetime's "Surviving L. Kelly. " Thanks for visiting the Billboard Graph Beat Podcast , where...
Technology transforming live concerts

The Future of Concerts: How Technology is Transforming Live Performances

Technology is revolutionizing the live music experience. This article explores innovations in live music, from virtual reality to enhanced sound systems. Virtual Reality Concerts Virtual reality...
Independent artist performing on stage, symbolizing the shift towards independent music in the 2020s.

Career Trajectories of the 2020s: How Independent Artists are Shaping the Industry

The 2020s have significantly transformed the music industry, primarily due to the rise of independent artists. These artists are navigating their careers without the...