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Misogyny 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 MoreMMF UK Code of Practice for Managers
2nd February 2013 • No commentsAs my loyal readers will know, I think the members and powers that be at the Music Managers Forum in the UK have a wonderful handle on how to approach the ever evolving scope of the music industry. Collectively, the represent the most successful artists in the world and continue to set an example of […]
Read MoreThirty Roses Year in Review
2nd January 2013 • 2 commentsAs I read my ‘year end’ statistics, I couldn’t help feel a combination of shock and absolute humility. It’s amazing to me how successful this has become since it began in late January of 2012. Since then, I’ve had so many amazing discussions about the insanity of the music industry and had what can only […]
Read MoreThe Artist and Manager Awards 2012
9th September 2012 • 1 commentLast year saw the inauguration of a new event brought to the UK music industry by the Featured Artists Coalition and the Music Managers Forum. The Artist and Manager Awards celebrate the accomplishments of those whose hard work behind the scenes makes it possible for the artists we love to do what they do. No […]
Read MoreMusic Managers Forum: The Same Organisation, Worlds Apart
15th April 2012 • 1 commentWhile doing research for an unrelated piece, I noticed a rather astonishing difference between the Music Managers Forum web sites in the United States and the United Kingdom. Perhaps that is a misstatement; I noticed several rather astonishing differences between the two. Both serve the same function; to share their experiences, discuss and try to […]
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