Music Business News Last Week: Growth, Controversies, LayoffsMusic business news last week was a busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with strong Threads growth, the potential fall of TikTok, DistroKid and TIDAL. Continue reading
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Kingfish to Launch Red Zero Records Imprint Via Exceleration MusicGrammy-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has teamed with Exceleration Music to launch a new label, Red Zero Records. The label’s inaugural release slated for 2025 will be the third studio album by Ingram and will follow up his 2023 chart-topping, critically-lauded Live in London, which was Grammy nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

In addition to releasing his own recordings under the Red Zero banner, Ingram will serve as the label’s CEO. His longtime manager and label co-founder Ric Whitney will assume the role of president, and both will be directly involved in signing and developing artists on the label’s roster.

Under the terms of their partnership agreement, Exceleration Music and Redeye Distribution will exclusively provide label services and global distribution for Red Zero. This new imprint provides Ingram and Red Zero artists with the ability to tap into expertise that exists across the Exceleration labels and central teams, including Alligator Records, who released his first three albums, including the Grammy-winning 662.

“The name Red Zero Records is a nod to my early days in both Clarksdale, Mississippi and in music,” said Ingram. “As a kid, I played my first few live performance gigs in my hometown at Red’s Lounge and Ground Zero Blues Club. These places and the people there were instrumental in my development as a musician, so we wanted to pay homage in a unique way.”

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Ricky Martin Headlining AIDS Healthcare Foundation World AIDS Day ConcertGlobal superstar Ricky Martin will headline the annual World AIDS Day concert, presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS service provider. The event takes place on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables, Florida.  Complimentary tickets are available by registering at AHFevents.org.

World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on December 1st and is an opportunity for communities to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and remember those we’ve lost. The evening’s event also will feature a performance by renowned DJ and rapper DJ Spinderella, and the AHF Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to Dr. Julio Frenk, UM’s outgoing president and chancellor-designate for UCLA.

Multi award-winning Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Ricky Martin, known globally as the “King of Latin Pop,” has used his platform to bring greater awareness and support for various issues around HIV/AIDS, human trafficking, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Dr. Julio Frenk played a pivotal role in launching AHF’s Global Public Health Institute at UM. His groundbreaking contributions to HIV/AIDS response include securing universal access to antiretroviral therapy in Mexico, advancing anti-stigma efforts, fostering global health collaborations, and strengthening public health policies worldwide.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.1 million individuals across 47 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. To learn more about AHF, visit online at AIDShealth.org,The post Ricky Martin Headlining AIDS Healthcare Foundation World AIDS Day Concert first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Ed Sheeran’s copyright appeal win to the asset-backed securities boom… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Ed Sheeran beats ‘Thinking Out Loud’ copyright appealSheeran's single did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On, says appeals court
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Best TikTok Alternatives for Musicians as indie takedowns loomOctober 31st was the expiration date for hundreds of licensing deals for independent distributors and labels including DistroKid, CD Baby, Secretly and Beggars. So what are the best TikTok alternatives?
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Socials & AI lowers barriers, raises competition: Strategies to AdaptSocial media and AI lowers barriers making it easier to get started but harder to thrive. Uncover the emerging obstacles, how they’ll impact the next generation of creators and strategies to adapt.
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Just 20% of Artists get 1000 Monthly Streams on SpotifyOnly 20% of artists get 1000 or more monthly streams on Spotify according analysis by Luminate. Learn why most artists fall short.
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Graham Lyle to Be Honored as a BMI Icon at the 2024 BMI London AwardsBMI announced that Graham Lyle will be presented with the BMI Icon Award at the 2024 BMI London Awards to be held 9 December at The Savoy. The legendary songwriter, guitarist and producer will be honored in celebration of his illustrious career spanning over 50 years and his enduring catalog of hit songs, which have left a lasting impression on generations of music lovers worldwide. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill.

“We’re very honoured to salute the incomparable songwriter Graham Lyle with the BMI Icon Award in celebration of a lifetime of timeless hit songs that deeply resonate with global audiences,” said O’Neill. “We’re also excited to pay tribute to all our outstanding 2024 BMI London Award winners and recognise their incredible accomplishments. It’s going to be a fantastic evening.”

The ceremony also pays tribute to the British and European songwriters and publishers of the previous year’s most-performed songs on US streaming, radio and television from BMI’s repertoire of over 22.4 million musical works. The BMI London Song of the Year, Million-Air Awards, and awards for Pop, Film, Television and Cable Television Music will also be presented throughout the evening.

As one of the most successful British songwriters of his generation, Lyle has written countless hit songs, including Tina Turner’s classic, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” with Terry Britten.  The global smash reached No.1 in the US, Canada and Australia, won Song of the Year at the 1984 GRAMMY Awards, and eventually became Turner’s best-selling single. It also earned Lyle multiple BMI Million-Air Awards, ultimately reaching eight million broadcast performances on U.S. radio. As a testament to its enduring legacy, many artists have performed and covered the massive hit over the years, including Mickey Guyton at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction in 2021, rapper Warren G released a hip-hop version in 1996, and Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo released a remix with Turner in 2020.

Over his career, Lyle has received multiple BMI Awards, as well as BMI Million-Air Awards for many of his other iconic hits, including “What’s Luv?” by Fat Joe ft. Ashanti, which sampled “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “I Don’t Wanna Lose You,” “Jewel of the Nile,” and “Typical Male,” each with two million performances. “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” also performed by Turner, “Joe Knows How to Live,” “Stay Young,” and “Women Like Men” have accumulated one million performances.  He also received an Ivor Novello in 1986 and a Tartan Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2010, and in 2012, he co-wrote “One Woman: A Song for UN Women,” released on International Women’s Day, to support the empowerment and gender equality of women around the globe.

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Boyd Muir promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music GroupCompany is 'immediately initiating an executive search process' to hire a new CFO.
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Whether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, the music business has something to fear from the US election.They're AI-ting the dogs...
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Why Musicians Should Stop Wasting Time on SuperfansMarketing insights from Byron Sharp explain why musician should stop wasting time on superfans. Casual listeners drive lasting growth. Learn how top artists like Taylor Swift use this approach to expand their reach and impact.
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Charli XCX revinvents Remix Albums: BRAT Summer Stats and StrategiesCharli XCX's effect on popular culture with her 'BRAT' green energy has been enormous. Now with her new release Charli XCX revinvents remix albums. Learn the strategies and stats behind BRAT Summer.
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Independent music market sharesGlobal : Fragmentation AND consolidationMIDiA is excited to announce our latest report “State of the independent music economy: Fragmentation AND consolidation”. It represents the most extensive piece of research we have ever done. Through a combination of our annual Independent Label and Distributor Survey and an exhaustive (and exhausting) programme of desk research, MIDiA collected company level revenue data totalling $10.6 billion of recorded music revenue. When combined with major label financials and data collected from artist distribution platforms, this means that MIDiA’s total recorded music market dataset has 93% of all global revenues accounted for, at company level. We are confident there has never been such comprehensive research done of the sector, until now!

The full report is immediately available to MIDiA clients and has also been sent to all labels and distributors that took part in our survey. Here are some highlights:

Non-major labels are firmly streaming-first, with it accounting for the majority of their income and Spotify being more than half of it. However, they also feel streaming has its challenges – 87% of non-major labels feel it is becoming more difficult to get artists to cut through and 78% find it difficult to retain fan interest. Little wonder then that non-major labels spent $1.5 billion on marketing in 2023, with smaller labels (

How To Promote Music Internationally Free: 7 TipsHere are some proven strategies to promote music internationally without spending a dime. From online platforms to social media tips, learn how to connect with global audiences and grow your. Continue reading
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