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Sep 02, 2010
YEAR ZERO
Reading our now familiar introduction to our new think tank series, (Year Zero), many of you will be shaking your head, remonstrating that we’ve confused the music business for the recordings business. Well we haven’t – anyone reading headline after headline this summer chronicling the US touring slump will know that no sector is immune to the need to constantly provide value to fans...
Jul 28, 2010
HI HO SILVER LINING
Scarcely a day seemingly passes without another locker service launching or mobile hack being developed and as smartphones make the transition from niche to mainstream, what we’ve currently seen really is just the start.
Jun 17, 2010
THINK ABOUT IT
We've often ragged on the music industry for being slow to evolve and adapt to the changing world around it, and whilst there’s certainly a lot of truth to that, it does do a disservice to many of those who work within it. Spend five minutes at any industry gathering and it’s clear that there are plenty of bright and innovative people with ideas that, if given a chance, could clearly benefit the industry...
May 13, 2010
THE RETURN OF PAY TO PLAY
Last week, three of Ireland's most prominent music blogs, Torture Garden, Asleep On The Compost Heap and Nialler9, were contacted by the Irish collection agency IMRO. This wasn't a quick chat to pat said websites on the back for their continued and longstanding support of up-and-coming Irish acts, but to demand they start handing over several hundred euros a year each in licensing fees...
Apr 01, 2010
BILL STICKLERS WILL BE PROSECUTED
As our disgraced parliament crawls to its ignominious end, the news that the controversial Digital Economy Bill is to be pushed through without debate comes as a final insult to an injured electorate. The decision to force the bill through in what is known as 'the wash-up' means that no further amendments can be made before it enters the statute books. All this despite assurances to the contrary from Harriet Harman…
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.
