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UK Music’s annual economic report shows a record year for the music industry, while some musicians continue to see their earnings fall The report also highlights the many challenges faced by our members, including: • The impact of Brexit on touring • Access to music careers • Low pay • The closure of grassroots music venues Get the full picture: https://bit.ly/48Y16Vc #WeAreTheMU #MusiciansUnion

CMRRA President, Paul Shaver, joined other music industry leaders in sharing insights on the key challenges the music industry will face, what's on the horizon, and CMRRA's focus for 2025. Read more in Billboard Canada here: https://lnkd.in/gm4JMnBW

Leading entertainment data partner, Luminate has released its 2024 Year-End Music Report revealing that females dominate the US music industry, with Taylor Swift named the most influential artist and most streamed songwriter globally. https://ow.ly/Fpfb50UOKX7 #headlinermagazine #musicindustry #taylorswift #luminate

🎶 Distribution Feature 🎶 Director Ben Marlow speaks to Music Week in this special report on Distribution, which looks at the biggest developments in the market. Ben puts forward his own observations on how distribution factors into the overall evolution of a business; ''Access to distribution as an alternative to a major deal is now a staple of the recorded music market. Providing these services for artists to remain independent and have a global reach is no longer a selling point in itself, so the question is, what else can they do for an artist?'' Interested to find out more? 🔗click the link below for the full article. https://lnkd.in/eW4sfTts #YRoyalties #MusicDistribution #Royalties #MusicWeek #MusicBusiness #ArtistRevolution #IndieArtists #MusicIndustry

📣 Exciting news for the music industry! A new study has revealed a surprising statistic about US vinyl buyers. Despite the surge in vinyl sales in recent years, it appears that the trend may not be as widespread as previously thought. Find out the surprising details in our latest blog post: https://ift.tt/QioaWjt 🎶 #MusicIndustryInsights #VinylSales #MarketResearch

There is no music industry without music. Artists are THE beating heart of it. Artists main priorities should be: 1: the music (creative) 2: getting it to an audience that cares (communication) The rest of it is all just pointless noise. As industry we should be supporting artists to deliver on either of those two priorities, that’s it. #artistdevelopment #musicindustry #artistmanagement

"What happens when the elastic band snaps & artists can no longer afford to tour?" I wrote a piece for Access All Areas Magazine on why there needs to be more focus on artists in discussions about grassroots music. Read in full here: https://lnkd.in/e4q7-GNx cc. Chris Bryant, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP DBE, Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), MMF (Music Managers Forum), Musicians' Union, LIVE (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment), UK Music Ltd

What If Drake Goes Independent? The Music Industry Impact We explore the potential fallout if Drake chooses independence. From shifting power dynamics to the effect on major labels like UMG, discover why his exit could spark a massive change in the music industry landscape. #Drake #IndependentArtist #MusicIndustry #UMG #KanyeWest #ArtistRights #MusicBusiness #RecordLabels #IndustryInsights #MusicRevolution

Breaking into the music business requires more than just talent—it's about strategy, persistence, and standing out in a competitive field. Read our article for tips to help singers and artists gain recognition, grow their audience, and build a lasting career in today's ever-evolving music industry. https://lnkd.in/eqFejbZb #musicindustry #musicpromotion #livemusic #musicproducer #singersongwriter

Herb Alpert, often overlooked in discussions about wealth in the music industry, stands as one of the richest musicians of all time with an impressive net worth of £685 million. Despite his significant financial success, many may find his name unfamiliar. Alpert's contributions to music, particularly through his work with the Tijuana Brass and as a co-founder of A&M Records, have made a lasting impact, though his commercial achievements are frequently eclipsed by more widely recognized artists. This highlights the diversity of talent and success within the music industry, reminding us that wealth and fame do not always go hand in hand. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-uf-XxH