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Phoebe Willo Crowdfunds over $30,000 via SongBits and Music GatewayBy aligning with SongBits and Music Gateway, independent and unknown artist, Phoebe Willo, raised over $30,000 by allowing fans to invest in her latest single. Both companies launched with the purpose to empower the independent artist and prove that fans want to support artists on a business level by investing for a piece of ownership in a project; in this case, streaming revenue on Phoebe’s latest single, “Lost in the Music.” A revolutionary new form of crowdfunding moving into the future, fans can now share in the success of an artist’s project. 

Music industry icon Dave Stewart — the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, innovator and Eurythmics co-founder — is a co-owner of both SongBits and Music Gateway. “This is a precursor to big news coming,” says Stewart. “I am always thinking of ways to help new artists and this is a colossal one. I have always been heavily involved in paving the way for artists to survive in this fractured music business. At a time when actors and writers are on strike, music has always been the low hanging fruit, the sacrificial lamb so to speak.”

SongBits is a game-changing new platform that creates all-new levels of fan engagement, quick and effective new revenue streams and vital new data insights for artists and labels. Co-founder, Russell Sheffield shares: “Phoebe clearly has incredible talent and is one to watch. SongBits is all about supporting incredible talent whilst enabling fans to share the value of their songs. For the first time, creating a unique and true partnership together through harnessing the power of Web3.”

Music Gateway’s mantra is to empower independent artists by providing promotional services across playlisting, radio, press and digital media, leveling the playing field for artists across the globe. Jon Skinner, CEO & Founder of Music Gateway, says: "Dave Stewart has been part of our journey since the very beginning. Being a huge advocate for collaboration, he saw the huge potential in what we set out to achieve. Dave is a valued shareholder and plays a vital role on our advisory board. On a personal level, Dave is just amazing to work with and his ideas are endless." 

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Anghami welcomes $5m investment from SRMG VenturesSRMG Ventures is the venture capital arm of SRMG (Saudi Research and Media Group); SRMG claims to be the "largest integrated media group in MENA"
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Jack Antonoff is now managed by – and launching a label with – Jamie Oborne, as he inks global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing GroupConfirmed today, Jack Antonoff is now managed by Jamie Oborne / All On Red for the world, as are Antonoff's band, Bleachers
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YouTube launches AI Music Incubator with UMG, Announces AI PrinciplesYouTube has published its first set of AI music principles and launched a YouTube Music AI Incubator with artists, songwriters, and producers from Universal Music Group. Incubator launch artists include. Continue reading
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Judge in AI lawsuit rules that humans are essential to copyrightUS District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell has ruled that AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted. In a decision that will have implications for future court cases on copyrights for music. Continue reading
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How does fraudulent streaming affect real artists?Fraudulent streaming is a worldwide problem that takes from hard-working artists around the globe. Here’s what you need to know… from Horus Music Over the last few years, there has. Continue reading
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Voting ends this Sunday for our SXSW panel ‘Who Gives A Sh!t About Marketing Live Music’Voting for the SXSW PANELPICKER ends this Sunday, and we need your vote for the “Who Gives A Sh!t About Marketing Live Music” panel. Anyone can sign up for a. Continue reading
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Getting it done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers covered how to write the best artist bio, branding mistakes, how to monetize your music and much more… 5 DON’Ts. Continue reading
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewA busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with alarming festival stats released, SoundCloud adding new AI features for fans and more… Pitchfork reveals how Hidden. Continue reading
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Attend FAR-West Annual Music ConferenceFAR-West (Folk Alliance Region West), the western regional chapter of Folk Alliance International, will celebrate its 20th music conference and its first in-person conference in four years, October 12-15, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, CA.

This gathering of the folk and acoustic roots music industry and community, FAR-West regional conference promotes a diverse mix of traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music, dance, storytelling and related performing art in the west. Register here.

Over three days, daily programming sessions will feature a variety of tracks that allow conference-goers the opportunity to connect, learn, discover, and reflect; view the full agenda here.

The 2023 Spirit of Community theme is designed to focus on deepening creative connections  and professional development. The conference brings together dedicated professionals and hobbyists across the independent Americana and folk roots ecosystem of presenters, performers, promoters and more. The conference will explore sustainable musicianship practices and career opportunities in the post-pandemic independent music industry. Together, the conference will explore the sustainability of the folk genre, and business and career opportunities in an ever-changing music industry. 

The traditional Venue’s Choice kickoff concert is slated for Thursday, October 12 at 7pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Warner Center Marriott. Each year, FAR-West chooses top venues dedicated to presenting quality acoustic music and musical diversity in our region. In turn, each venue host selects artists that epitomize the music that the venues regularly present. This results in a thrilling night of music, making it one of the highlights of the whole weekend.

Venue’s Choice Concert: The lineup includes Hattie Craven & Jessica Malone; Belle Plaine; Joselyn & Don; Alice Howe & Freebo; I See Hawks in L.A; open to the public, tickets are available here.

Official Showcases: Over two evenings – Friday, October 13 and Saturday October 14 – FAR-West features  12 official showcase artists. Artists to be announced soon.

More information is here.

Associate Music Festival Programmer focusing on Latin musicSXSW seeks an entry-level Associate Music Festival Programmer focusing on Latin music (from traditional to modern). The ideal candidate is an open-minded, self-motivated, collaborative individual with a strong music industry background, comprehensive knowledge of music/genres, and an enthusiasm for identifying new talent and trends in music. Strong communication skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are required for this position. Apply at www.entertainmentcareers.net

From Jungkook’s 35.5m monthly Spotify listeners to Avid’s $1.4bn sale to STG… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-upFive of the biggest headlines on MBW this week...
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How every musician can (and should) be part of Band Shirt Day 2023The second annual Band Shirt Day has been announced for Friday, September 15th, and every musician can participate in this global charity fundraising event which celebrates the iconic band t-shirt.. Continue reading
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SXSW panels worth voting for from Bandsintown, Rock Paper Scissors, The Orchard & moreVoting for SXSW 2024 PanelPicker is coming to a close this Sunday, August 20, and we’ve put together an extensive list of panels worthy of your consideration. Anyone can register. Continue reading
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