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The 21 biggest music business deals of 2024: From Irving Azoff to Daddy Yankee, Hipgnosis, and Queen.The year's biggest deals were dominated by private equity, securitization of music assets, and some blockbuster acquisitions by Sony Music
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Disney Music Group Needs a Digital Sales and Marketing SpecialistThe Sales and Digital Specialist focuses on and supports multiple verticals within the Sales and Digital Department. This includes guiding DMG's efforts in opportunities with voice technology and marketing for smart speakers, handling the editorial placement of music on fitness applications and being the liaison with select digital accounts. They are responsible for the delivery of podcasts produced by DMG to podcast platforms via the corporate distribution agreement, ensuring accurate lyric delivery to DSPs, facilitating UGC sound delivery and claiming, oversight for pertinent Wiki pages, as well as managing pivot pages and QR Codes as needed.Apply via EntertainmentCareers.net.The post Disney Music Group Needs a Digital Sales and Marketing Specialist first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Maximizing Spotify Wrapped 2024 to Connect with Fans (even if you missed the deadline)Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here and it is not too late for every musician to hop on board this global cultural phenomenon - even if you forgot to update your profile before last week's deadline.
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Why Kevin Kelly’s 1,000 True Fans Isn’t Enough in 20241,000 True Fans Isn’t Enough in 2024. Kevin Kelly’s "1,000 True Fans" theory is outdated in today’s digital world. Learn how creators must adapt to thrive in the age of streaming and fan-driven content.
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TikTok reveals its top songs of 2024; says that 13 of 16 No.1 hits in the US this year are linked to trends on its platformTikTok has published its Year-End Music Report for 2024. Gata Only by Chilean artists FloyyMenor and Cris Mj was revealed as the platform's top track globally.
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The Resurgence of Record Stores: Exploring the Vinyl RevivalDive into why vinyl has become so popular in the digital age and driven a resurgence of record stores.
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Join Your Industry Peers with the End-of-Year Gift ChallengeGiving Tuesday is today, and The NAMM Foundation is excited to announce their End-of-Year Gift Challenge!  Thanks to the generosity of the 2024 donors so far this year, they have raised $237,000 which has helped them expand their programs to reach more schools, educators, children and adults around the world. But there is still so much more they can achieve together, so they would like to DOUBLE these efforts! On behalf of those who have supported us already in 2024, they are issuing this End-of-Year Gift Challenge to raise another $237,000 from additional donors by the end of the year. They invite you to help them meet their end-of year giving challenge of $237,000 by December 31. A Special End-of-Year Gift Challenge:100% of your contribution toward this challenge, whether large or small, will directly support The NAMM Foundation’s programs.

Starting at the $500 giving level, you will be recognized by our donor recognition program at The NAMM Show in January.

This is an opportunity to maximize your charitable impact by joining your industry peers in supporting your industry's foundation. Here’s how you can help:Donate by December 31 online or by check, payable to The NAMM Foundation, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. 

Support a wide range of charitable causes with a single gift to our Global Grantmaking, or designate your gift to a specific program, scholarship, or designated fund. JOIN THE CHALLENGEThe post Join Your Industry Peers with the End-of-Year Gift Challenge first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Live Nation just majority-acquired a Hollywood influencer management company. Here’s why that matters.Company currently represents 25 clients, who, together, have nearly 200 million combined social media followers
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Katie Kerkhover to lead A&R Frontline Recordings across North America for BMGBMG has promoted Katie Kerkhover to Senior Vice President, A&R, Frontline Recordings, North America
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Disruptive Change is Coming to Music: Exploring the Fourth Phase [Keith Jopling]In a new white paper "Music's 3 Futures," industry analyst Keith Jopling argues that disruptive change is coming to music. And no, these disruptions are not about AI music creation.
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More Hard Truths For Musicians11 Hard Truths For Musicians caused quite a stir from the moment it began circulating online.
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Feedback on Your Music: A Guide to Growth and ImprovementStuck in a creative rut? With this guide to getting feedback on your music, learn how to grow by using constructive feedback from the people who matter most. 
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Duff McKagan's Lighthouse Tour in SeattleShowbox Theatre Seattle, WAAs the bassist of Guns N’ Roses, one of the most iconic, rebellious rock bands in recent memory, Duff McKagan has toured the world countless times amassing a multitude of unforgettable and sometimes unfathomable experiences. While his early, megawatt journey in the limelight - marked by the Latin Phrase per aspera ad astra (suffering to the stars) - took a toll on his mental and physical well-being, it ultimately helped him discover his true north: being an astute societal observer and, in turn, a talented songwriter and storyteller. This skill not only helped Duff craft material for his solo musical career, but also led him toward becoming a New York Times bestselling author, business columnist, wealth management founder, and mentor to musicians across all genres.Having fully embraced a Sensei-like role, Duff is continuing to tour the world regularly, but on his terms. Most recently, the Jedi-wise rocker returned to his hometown of Seattle to play the final show of the Lighthouse tour, supporting his third solo release. Knowing longtime fans were eagerly awaiting his presence, the seasoned pro emerged from the shadows of the historic Showbox Theatre at precisely 9 pm. His on-point rockstar styling - fitted suit, sleek black sneakers, and mirrored aviators - perfectly represented his present day rockstar-meets-professor persona. Taking a moment to nod a hello to the audience, his glasses mirroring their excited state, Duff grabbed his gorgeous acoustic Guild guitar and strummed the dreamy alt-country chords of “Forgiveness” from Lighthouse (2023).This first song served as a jumping-off point, drawing the packed audience into his Hero’s Journey – lyrical voyages mirroring the epic story arcs of the historical novels he is known to devour. Duff’s top-shelf musicianship – blending country and punk chord progressions with catchy, rock-driven choruses – complemented his narratives, providing the perfect soundtrack to the vignettes of his stories.A few standout songs from the evening were comprised of powerful compositions that explore a wide range of themes, from micro (finding hope through adversity) to macro (how societies can often crumble under the guise of altruism). The sweet and soulful “Tenderness,” the titular track from Duff’s 2019 release, and the wonderfully atmospheric “Holy Water” from Lighthouse were among several tracks tackling these leitmotifs that resonated with the concertgoers, made evident by the loud whistles and shouts of approval heard from the elevated open bar areas. Additionally, Duff interspersed tracks that reflect both the simple struggles of everyday life, such as “My Name is Bob,” featuring show opener Joe Keithly of D.O.A., and songs delving into more complex historical themes.  One of Duff’s reflections, “Longfeather,” examines the malevolent underpinnings of colonial manifest destiny and how the “West was won.” Fittingly, the show’s denouement featured a rendition of David Bowie’s “Heroes,” which saw Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols joining the rocker on stage to deliver the timeless anthem. Celebrated for its portrayal of star-crossed lovers living in an era before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the song poignantly underscores the brutality of a world on the brink of further division. This formidable track seamlessly segued into the show’s finale: the beautiful ballad “Don’t Look Behind You” from Tenderness. With its Bowie-esque intonations and hopeful message of embracing togetherness in times of turmoil, it offered a perfect uplifting conclusion to the night.McKagan’s remarkable ability to address universal themes, some laced with controversy, without overt judgment, underscores his strength as a modern-day troubadour. Hopefully, his storytelling will continue to inspire songs that might offer the ultimate Hero’s Journey elixir: compassion for one another.SETLIST:ForgivenessChip Away This is the SongI Saw God on 10thTendernessFeelHoly Water  I Wanna Be Your Dog – The StoogesMy Name is Bob I Just Don’t Know Fallen OnesFallenWasted Heart LongfeatherJust Another Shakedown True to the Death Rock n’ Roll Ballad I Fought The Law- The Crickets and The ClashYou’re Crazy – Guns N’ RosesLighthouseYou Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory- Johnny ThundersHeroes – David BowieDon’t Look Behind YouThe post Duff McKagan's Lighthouse Tour in Seattle first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.