LA Fire Relief For Musicians, Concerts & More: UPDATED 1.20.25Our continuously updated a list of LA fire relief for musicians and music industry professionals along with cancellations, concerts, donations and other resources. UPDATED AS OF 1.20.25.
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: 50% of tracks played under 10X • 2025 trends • Album variants • AI music ID • MoreEpisode 232 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE. Episode 232 Listen on your favorite. Continue reading
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FireAid benefit concert expands lineup with Oliva Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak and moreThe benefit concert aims to raise funds for communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires
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Live Nation and Crew Nation pledge $1M for Los Angeles wildfire reliefThe initiative offers grants of up to $5,000 for musicians, live music crew, and live music industry workers affected by the fires
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TikTok is restoring service: What to do now!On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the law that will ban TikTok as of this Sunday January 19 and President-elect Trump said he wouldn't decide what to do until after he took office. With at least a temporary shutdown is likely, learn how to save TikTok content and followers.
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TikTok goes offline for 170m+ US users, as divest-or-ban law takes effectGoogle and Apple have also removed TikTok from their app stores to comply with the law.
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Independent and DIY Musician News Last WeekLast week in independent and DIY musician news, readers tuned into topics including how to prepare for the TikTok ban, mastering the Spotify algorithm, and more…
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Music Business News Last Week: Nintendo Music Streaming, Rednote & MoreLast week was packed with headlines, and the music industry was no exception. Here’s a roundup of the top music business news you might have missed.
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Musical Instrument Industry Unites to Support Victims of the Los Angeles WildfiresIn the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, leading manufacturers from the musical instrument (MI) industry have joined forces to help support the recovery of music programs and musicians impacted by the fires. Gibsonthe iconic American-made instrument brand,and Guitar Centerthe world’s largest retailer of musical instruments, are bringing the music community together through their philanthropic divisions Gibson Gives and The Guitar Center Music Foundation to provide immediate funds and support for musicians and humanitarian aid organizations across Los Angeles.To maximize this effort, Gibson and Guitar Center have enlisted the assistance and support of many prominent manufacturers from the MI industry including AKG, AlphaTheta/Pioneer, Audio-Technica, DW, Eastman, ESP Guitars, Hoshino (Ibanez Guitars/TAMA Drums), JBL Professional, C. F. Martin & Co., Pearl Drums, Remo Inc., Roland, Saga, Schecter Guitar Research, Shure, Sony Music, Universal Audio, Vater Percussion, Yamaha, Avedis Zildjian Co, and more in a massive and unprecedented donation relief effort.For musicians, music professionals, or a nonprofit music program based in the Los Angeles area affected by the fires, The Guitar Center Music Foundation and Gibson Gives are donating a special one-time grant to replace instruments and gear. Los Angeles musicians who lost their instruments and gear can reach out and apply HERE now through February 28, 2025. Proof of loss or address may be required.The brands have partnered with the NAMM Foundation L.A. Wildfires Relief Fund as well as the NAMM Show which is providing two dedicated L.A. Wildfire Relief Centers during the upcoming NAMM Show, held at the Anaheim Convention Center (January 23-25). These relief centers inform attendees on how they can support the coordinated efforts of this initiative. They will be in Hall C and in ACC North Level 2. For those who donate $35 or more onsite to the GCMF at the Anaheim Convention Center, they will receive their choice of a special edition GCMF branded t-shirt, tote bag, or hat."We are devastated by the recent fires that have deeply affected our artist communities and the places they call home. In response, we are committed to providing impactful support to help rebuild and heal. We understand the powerful role music plays in the healing process, and we will continue to stand with our community, using the strength of music to bring hope and recovery." -- Erica Krusen, Global Executive Director, Gibson Gives."I am deeply grateful to see such an outpouring of support from everyone coming together to assist musicians who have tragically lost their instruments in the fire. This collective effort is not just about replacing instruments; it’s about restoring the power of music in people’s lives—a vital source of healing, renewal, and strength as they navigate the journey of rebuilding their lives and communities." -- Myka Miller, Executive Director of The Guitar Center Music Foundation.“We are overwhelmed and deeply appreciative of the generosity from our music industry. NAMM and The NAMM Foundation are collaborating closely with NAMM Members to unify all efforts and maximize relief efforts for the those impacted by the LA Wildfires." -- John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO.The post Musical Instrument Industry Unites to Support Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

ASCAP Experience 2025 Has Been CanceledASCAP Experience 2025 Has Been Canceled"We understand how devastating and challenging these past few weeks have been for the Los Angeles community. Given the evolving and uncertain situation in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, we have decided to cancel our ASCAP Experience that was scheduled for February 27. Our venue for the event is in an area currently still under evacuation. All registrants will be given a full refund. Refunds will be made automatically to the payment method used for your registration.Many ASCAP members have been impacted by the LA fires and need immediate assistance. With a desire to support the recovery efforts, ASCAP has set up an emergency relief fund of $1 million for our songwriter and composer members who have suffered from loss and damage to their homes and studios or been evacuated from their homes.We know how powerful our community can be when we can come together for a common purpose. All of us at ASCAP were looking forward to being with our ASCAP Experience attendees, and we are disappointed not to be able to move forward at this time. Our goal, as always, is to provide you with the best advice, tools, networking opportunities and more that you need to achieve your creative aspirations, and we will keep you apprised of future plans.More info hereThe post ASCAP Experience 2025 Has Been Canceled first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From Drake suing Universal Music to TikTok facing a US ban… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Supreme upholds ban! How to save TikTok contentOn Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the law that will ban TikTok as of this Sunday January 19 and President-elect Trump said he wouldn't decide what to do until after he took office. With at least a temporary shutdown is likely, learn how to save TikTok content and followers.
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21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin’, and Wiz Khalifa to perform at Balad Beast 2025 in Saudi ArabiaThe MDLBeast-organized event takes place January 30-31 at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Balad
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Discogs to donate sales revenue to MusiCares’ LA Fire Relief todayMusic marketplace Discogs to donate sales revenue to MusicCares' LA Fire Relief efforts this Friday, January 17. Every record purchased on Friday will generate funds that will be shared with LA’s music community.
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10 things I did to make $2000 off my Brooklyn House ConcertLearn how indie rapper Kosha Dillz turned his messy Brooklyn home into a sold-out show, making $2,000 in one night. From exclusive VIP experiences to surprise performances, here are 10 steps to create an unforgettable event.
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