A2IM has announced their first ever showcase at this year’s SXSW featuring six acts from the rosters of U.S, based independent labels. " While planning the lineup, the most important goal was to have the acts best represent our unique and diverse membership, said Patrick Ferrell, Head of Label Relations…
Category archives: Conventions & Awards
Musician’s Guide To Music Conferences: 2019 Edition
While a great deal of focus is typically put on artists promoting themselves online, there is still much to be said for old school in the flesh networking. Music conferences can be a great place to do this, so here we look at a helpful breakdown of some 2019’s best…
5 Good Reasons To Enter The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards will soon be given out, bringing industry attention to self-released and independent artists. Here Alexandra Kennedy outlines five reasons to enter the IMAs by February 1. _________________________ Guest post by Alexandra Kennedy of the Symphonic Blog Music Connection’s very own Senior Editor, Mark Nardone will join…
She Rocks Awards Celebrate Women In The Music Industry
The She Rocks Awards took over the House of Blues Anaheim last the weekend to pay tribute to women from all corners of the music and audio industries. Co-hosted by Lyndsey Parker and Christine Devine in association with the Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), the 7th annual gala celebration…
Grammy Awards Say This ‘Leaked’ List Of Winners Is Fake
[UPDATED] A partial list of Grammy winners which was "leaked" via Twitter is a fake, according to The Recording Academy, which oversees the music awards. Main Pop Data published a list of winners in several main categories that it said had leaked on the Grammy web site. Main Pop Data…
Grammy Awards Say This ‘Leaked’ List Of Winners Is Fake
[UPDATED] A partial list of Grammy winners which was "leaked" via Twitter is a fake, according to The Recording Academy, which oversees the music awards. Main Pop Data published a list of winners in several main categories that it said had leaked on the Grammy web site. Main Pop Data…
Grammys + IBM + Muzooka = New AI Powered GRAMMYconnect
The Grammys have created a new site that traces the connections – both obvious and wonderfully obscure – between the 19,000 artists and individuals that have been nominated for or won a Grammy over the years. Created by Havas, GRAMMYconnect leverages IBM Watson’s artificial intelligence to comb the web, along…
Clio Music Awards Opens Entries For Best Creative Work In Music Marketing and Advertising
The Clio Music Awards today announced its 2019 call for entries. Part of the Clio Awards, the global creative and ad community’s premier awards show, Clio Music recognizes work spanning artist promotion, music marketing, brand collaborations and the use of music in advertising. The Clio Music honors will be awarded…
Folk Alliance Announces 2020 Conference Move, 2019 Registration Still Available
Folk Alliance International has announced the dates and location of its 2020 conference, just a few weeks before its 2019 gathering in Montreal. The 2020 edition is headed to New Orleans at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal Street Jan. 22-26. The 2020 conference theme is “The Story of…
SXSW Adds Keynote, Featured Speakers For 2019
SXSW is just weeks away and the organizers have announced a slate of additions to the Keynote and Featured Speaker lineup for the 2019 event. The updated list of Keynote speakers announced for the event includes Endeavor Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, director, actress, producer and activist Olivia Wilde,…