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Music Victoria Appoints Simone Schinkel as CEO
Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts and Cultural Management, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in technical production, is an alumni of the Australia Council’s Emerging Leaders Development Program and co-convenor of the Arts Industry Council of Victoria. Schinkel is based in Melbourne, which has a reputation as a world-class music city and is arguably the live heartbeat of Australia. That was pre-COVID. Melbourne has endured several setbacks during the pandemic and has only just emerged from a snap five-day lockdown, a so-called circuit-breaker intended to halt community transmissions of new, highly contagious variants of the coronavirus. “In Simone we have found the person to lead our organization and sector through its next critical stage,” comments Sally Howland, chair of Music Victoria. “CO...
Facebook Blocks News Viewing, Sharing In Australia
“It has left us facing a stark choice: attempt to comply with a law that ignores the realities of this relationship, or stop allowing news content on our services in Australia. With a heavy heart, we are choosing the latter,” Easton added. The company’s decision to take the nuclear option and block news access and sharing has already led to a storm of criticism from the emergency services in Australia who rely on the social media platform to relay vital information on wildfires, floods, extreme weather and COVID-19 among other local interest and public safety issues. The Australian government slammed Facebook for what is a landmark local ban on viewing and sharing news. “Facebook was wrong. Facebook’s actions were unnecessary, they were heavy-handed and they w...
Country Radio Was Already Adapting to Streaming. Then Came COVID-19
Indeed, it’s likely that most businesses — and maybe even CRS — will continue to use the internet for at least some conferences after offices reopen. Panelists across the summit’s spectrum referenced numerous ways in which the industry should anticipate post-pandemic change. Artists will continue to sign new recording deals after establishing audiences through online platforms, as did Andrew Jannakos, who contributed to a panel focused specifically on TikTok. In fact, songwriters are likely to receive publishing deals in greater numbers through the platform — and it’s already happening, said TikTok head of music partnerships and content operations Corey Sheridan on the same panel. Country radio will see some bounce back, though maybe not to its pre-pandemic listening leve...
WME’s Brett Murrihy Explores the State of Touring In Asia Pacific, ‘Electrifying’ India & More
In 2015, William Morris Endeavour acquired Artist Voice in a deal that saw Murrihy join the powerhouse U.S.-based talent and media agency, and take on duties for expanding and managing its presence in the music space throughout the region. Today, its clients include Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Nine Inch Nails and chart-leading newcomers Olivia Rodrigo, 24kGoldn and The Kid Laroi. To date, WME is the only global agency representing the Asia Pacific market. The pandemic has called a halt to pan-Asian touring, for the time being. Murrihy, however, anticipates the region’s touring circuit will open-up once vaccinations roll out, with Australia and New Zealand positioned to emerge earlier than its neighbors. Billboard caught up with Murrihy for a glimpse at the Pan...
MTV Is Reuniting The Original Cast Of ‘The Real World: New York’ With New Show
Source: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty Next month, MTV’s “The Real World” is returning to television as part of ViacomCBS’s launch of their streaming service Paramount Plus. The iconic show will reunite the OG cast of the first season with brand new episodes for their new show “The Real World Homecoming: New York.” Engadget reports that the reboot’s first season will film the original seven roommates in the same Soho loft where they first met back in 1992. The show will debut on the streaming platform on March 4. “In the multi-episode docuseries, the original seven strangers will revisit the shocking moments and explosive issues that transpired during the historic season and discuss how they parallel in today’s social climate,” the media conglomerate said in their press release. “After sp...
Colin Kaepernick TV Team Heightens Security Over Threat From Domestic Terrorist Group “Proud Boys”
Source: Jeff Grossman – WENN / WENN Colin Kaepernick has begun production on his highly anticipated mini-series, Colin in Black and White, but not without a few hiccups. According to published reports, the production team of the Colin Kaepernick production has had to increase security after threats of protests on site from the domestic terrorist group, Proud Boys. Executives on the project reportedly sent an email to the staff with measures to protect the cast and crew. Producers were told in a memo last week that, “anti-BLM sentiments may protest against the production.” Additionally, two anonymous production members told TMZ that the office received an ominous phone call last week, believed to be from the militant far-right group. While the threat never materialized physically on-site,&n...
A Ma Maniére Links Up With Jordan Brand For Some Exquisite Air Jordan 3’s
Source: Nike / NIke 2021 is panning out to be a stellar year for Jordan heads across the world as the Jumpman Brand is releasing all kinds of OG retro heat like the Carmine 6‘s, Lightning 4’, and Cool Grey 11’s. That’s not even taking into account the collaborations on the horizon such as the Canary Off-White 1’s, Bred Off-White 4’s, and Travis Scott somethings cause y’all know Travis Scott and Jordan gonna drop something at some point. Now we’ve gotten a sneak peak at another upcoming Jordan collaboration by way of social media which leaked some pics of the upcoming A Ma Maniére/Air Jordan 3 and best believe it’s going to be a problem. The mostly white silhouette is draped in tumble leather and is complimented with some grey trimming on the mudguards, eyestays and heel cushion. With an ag...
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Pampered Boi: 2 Chainz Smashes His Tiny Desk (Home) Concert While Getting A Pedicure [Video]
Source: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net / ATLPics.Net One of Rap’s most flamboyant personalities showed that he can back up all the drip talk with microphone mastery. 2 Chainz’ recent online performance proved he is a one of one MC. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the Atlanta trapper turned rapper put on a memorable live concert for his installment of the Tiny Desk series. With Covid-19 still being a real threat he delivered his bars from the comfort of his own Pamper Nail Studio. True to his moniker the man born Tauheed Epps gave fans a real treat as he brought some of his most beloved songs to life all while getting a champagne pedicure. He opened up the set list with some of the standout selections from his newest effort So Help Me God (“Southside Hov”, “Vampire”). He then switches ...
Watch ODESZA and Golden Features’ Stunning New BRONSON Audiovisual Mix
Two days after announcing a brand new mix, ODESZA and Golden Features‘ collaborative project BRONSON has delivered on the hype with one of 2021’s best sets. The hourlong mix, which aired today and cycled through a hypnotic blend of the group’s originals and remixes, was the 12th episode of Foreign Family Collective‘s “Broadcast Intermission” series. Check out the full audiovisual set below. Meanwhile on the ODESZA front, the famed duo recently took to Twitter to update fans on the prospect of new music, writing, “hi guys we workin I promise.” It’s been nearly four years since the release of September 2017’s momentous A Moment Apart album, which received a Grammy nod in the “Best Dance/Electronic AlbumR...
Take a Deeper Look Into MK’s Unique Partnership With Luxury Car Brand Jaguar
Earlier in the month of February, Jaguar released a new advert with house music luminary MK, who teamed up with the storied luxury vehicle brand to promote its new F-PACE performance SUV. The ad was soundtracked by MK’s new single “Lies,” a track created alongside Raphaella that is as smooth as the car’s Windsor leather interior. MK has now unveiled a video offering fans a deeper look into the unique collaboration, which was born out of a desire to explore the intersection of music automotive tech. “I’m in the business of creating heightened moments,” MK says before waxing poetic about how his musical journey has come full circle from the genesis of his career, when he discovered synthesizers growing up in the 80s. You...
Alesso and Armin van Buuren Share Preview, Announce Release Date of Debut Collaboration
It looks like Armin van Buuren and Alesso have a hit on their hands. Since the duo tortured the lovelorn on Valentine’s Day 2021 with a cryptic teaser of a track called “Leave a Little Love,” they’ve remained quiet about their first-ever collaboration—until now. Alesso and van Buuren each took to social media today, February 17th, to share a preview of the upcoming song, which sounds like an instant dance classic. The clip is short, but fans can hear bubbly piano chords akin to Alesso’s signature progressive house sound. It also offers up a taste of the track’s vocals, crooned by a singer whose name is yet to be announced. However, it sounds an awful lot like Bonn, the superstar Swedish singer-songwriter who has featured on global hit...
SOFI TUKKER to Perform Epic Live DJ Set in Social VR for Oculus’ “Venues”
When COVID-19 shut down the live event world, artists showed how resourceful they truly are, taking their prowess to the digital world. None more so than SOFI TUKKER, who began livestreaming every single day back in March and have performed over 300 sets thus far. As if the sheer quantity of their streams wasn’t enough, they’ve now upped the ante by joining forces with leading VR brand Oculus to perform live in the Facebook-owned company’s “Venues” social VR environment. The stream will air on Friday, February 19th from 9:55AM to 10:35AM PT from their stunning home outside of Miami. For those not equipped with an Oculus VR headset, you will be able to stream the performance via Facebook in 2D format. Oculus’ “Venues&...
