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Artists, Stop Getting Taken Advantage Of
30th August 2015 • 1 commentThere are plenty of services in the music industry which require money for effectiveness. Paying for PR, social media help, management, and marketing are all necessary to efficiently run a music career like the business it is. Often artists would rather pay for fun things, such as equipment and recording, not realizing that many components […]
Read MoreMusic Without Barriers Working With Artists, Industry to Make Live Music Accessible for Deaf and Disabled Fans
23rd June 2014 • No commentsToday’s FAC digest shared information on a wonderful new campaign by UK organization Attitude is Everything. The #MusicWithoutBarriers campaign hopes to raise awareness and work with artists and venues to make live music more accessible for the deaf and disabled community. Per their website, #MusicWithoutBarriers has 4 key points they wish to raise awareness about: […]
Read MoreMisogyny is Part of Bigger Problem With US Music Industry
14th May 2014 • 1 commentAnyone who knows me, reads Thirty Roses regularly, or follows me on Facebook or Twitter knows that I love no music industry news source more than CMU. Not only do they know what they’re talking about, they’re always funny, charming, and eager to engage in a quick chat about the news of the day. Anyone […]
Read MoreWake up US Music Industry; UK Way Ahead of Game on Artist Unity
28th October 2013 • 1 commentThe Future of Music Coalition is well underway in Washington, D.C. and the hot topic seems to be artists organizing to fight for equal pay and artistic control. While these are certainly important issues, it’s a bit infuriating that in a country as expansive as the United States, all of the successful artists that come […]
Read MoreFeatured Artists Coalition: Crispin Hunt’s BPI Address
15th September 2013 • No commentsThe Featured Artists Coalition is something that I’ve long been a supporter of. Recently, co-CEO, songwriter, producer, and former Longpig Crispin Hunt spoke before the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) and the lovely people at the FAC have released the full text of his speech. It is most definitely worthy of your time, so give it […]
Read MoreThe Featured Artists Coalition on Think Like a Label!
11th June 2013 • 2 commentsMy latest article for Think Like a Label is up! This week, a look at the UK’s Featured Artists Coalition. What is it, what does it do, and why should we follow their lead? Read my article HERE!
Read MoreMMF & BitTorrent Event in London
20th May 2013 • 1 commentHello, darlings! Just wanted to make our UK readers aware of a MUST attend event! The MMF have partnered with BitTorrent and will be hosting an event on 23rd May in Tileyard Studios. Sadly, I won’t be able to attend but if any of your schedules allow, do try and secure a place! Please refer […]
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