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Mar 08, 2010
EVENT MAILING - 'No. 1' WITH A BULLET: IS PRE-RELEASE KILLING OUR BUSINESS?
The UK release process is one of the most front-loaded in the world, with pre-release promotion starting up to three months ahead of release. The problem is that, with everything riding on building pre-awareness, we’ve produced a system that creates demand for a product that is by definition not legally available – which doesn’t work when it takes just one promo CD to be uploaded to a p2p network for a release to spread around the world.
Feb 25, 2010
NUMBER ONE WITH A BULLET?
The heavily front-loaded nature of nearly all major release campaigns ensures that not only are promo copies floating around for weeks or months before the official release date but we’re also generating hype and demand for a product that is legally unavailable. Fine if the public has no option but to wait for the release and grit their teeth as journalists Tweet smugly about its magnificence – but as we all know that’s almost certainly not the case anymore.
Jan 13, 2010
SURVIVOR? I WOULDN'T COUNT ON THAT
As we finally manage to emerge from the recent deluge of 'Album of the Year' polls, you could be forgiven for believing that the format is in vaguely rude health. The truth though is that the albums market, in long decline anyway, is starting to look terminal...
Dec 15, 2009
RIP IT UP AND START AGAIN
It's been another busy month in the digital music world as a whole parade of deals, acquisitions and mergers has seen the big tech and music players once again reshuffle the cards in the hope of finding a winning hand.
Nov 16, 2009
PUBLISH AND BE DAMNED - THE FUTURE OF THE MUSIC PRESS
The past decade has seen the music industry changed irrevocably, but whilst much of our focus has naturally rested on the recordings business, every aspect of the industry has, in one form or another had to face up to a radically changed landscape.
Oct 12, 2009
EVENT MAILING - SECURITY CONSULTANT CONFIRMED FOR TOMMORROW'S LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY DEBATE
With concern mounting at the effects of the Licensing Act 2003 on small-to-medium sized venues, supporter of small capacity exemption and one of Risk Assessment Form 696's most strident critics, UK Music CEO Feargal Sharkey is confirmed to keynote this debate, to be followed by one of the forms key architects, Met Police Chief Inspector Adrian Studd who will also keynote. Joining the panel in defence of form 696 will be Reg Walker, Operations Director of Iridium Consultancy specialising in intelligence in respect of organised crime targeting the music industry and festivals.
Oct 02, 2009
EVENT MAILING - FEARGAL SHARKEY CONFIRMED FOR LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY DEBATE
Prepare for a clash of opinions, with individual livelihoods and the future of the industry at stake. One of Risk Assessment Form 696's most strident critics, UK Music CEO Feargal Sharkey is confirmed to keynote this debate and is sure to question one of its key architects, Met Police Chief Inspector Adrian Studd who will also be speaking. Kent Davis of the Rainbow Pub, Digbeth - a venue affected by a noise abatement order - will likely quiz LACORS Director of Policy, Mark Du Val on the implementation of the Act. Licensing Consultant Philip Doyle, Home Office and DCMS Select Committee Advisor on the Licensing Act 2003 and Noise Abatement Society MD, Lisa Lavia are among others confirmed.
Sep 22, 2009
EVENT MAILING - LIVE MUSIC: LICENSED TO THRILL?
This session will investigate the impact that the Licensing Act and noise abatement orders are having on small venues and music performers - we shall also hear from those who support the measures that are in place. Prepare for a clash of opinions, with individual livelihoods and the future of the industry at stake.
Sep 04, 2009
WAR (AND PEACE) ON FILESHARING
Music business issues rarely enter such a public discourse as the file sharing of the past decade. Last week, Peter Mandelson’s Department for Business Innovation & Skills took a stand, announcing the Government will now consider temporary suspensions of broadband connections as a sanction of last resort. The move is seen as necessary by many within the business, including the BPI and umbrella body UK Music, who believe this option will help meet the Government’s objective of reducing file sharing by 70-80% within 2 – 3 years.
Jul 17, 2009
NOT IN MY BACK YARD
After the government this week rejected recommendations made by Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport committee to exempt small scale venues from needing to obtain a licence for live music, this month’s MusicTank feature editorial is focused on another challenge small live music venues are facing across the UK. That of noise abatement orders…
