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A segment from my interview this year with SiriusXM regarding my PhD research project which examined the rise of Canadian R&B music. I analyzed how the organization of music genre categories are heavily steeped in ideas of #race - I argued that Canadian media long failed to represent and support artists in genres traditionally classified as “Black music” which stunted the growth of R&B music in Canada - despite Canada having many talented R&B bands and mixed raced groups! Check out the full study at www.DrAmaraPope.ca #MediaStudies #PhDresearch #PopularMusic

Creative industries get absolutely hammered because spaces to lease and rent are so expensive, let alone to buy.  ACT Government could fund more support for creative industries if rental property investors paid commercial rates of property tax rather than private ones. Owning rental properties is a for-profit business.

"It's very difficult now to know where a band like The Verve would cut their teeth in the industry, because so many of the live music venues that they played in as an up-and-coming band have disappeared." We're encouraged to hear the Culture Secretary acknowledging the tremendous impact of the crisis that has been affecting live - and particularly grassroots - music venues for several years. We hope that the measures the UK Government are implementing to support grassroots music venues are sufficient to support the sector and reverse the years of damage. Music Venue Trust

Some good news for live music in Wales with £400,000 being invested by Creative Wales into the sector. The welsh music industry is a crucial part of the cultural sector and supporting it at all levels is crucial to ensure that the economic impact and success is felt hear in Wales, giving the next generation the chance to enter the sector and supporting the organisations that are grounded here in Wales to succeed. https://lnkd.in/eAPAJ9sB

This article underscores the evolving dynamics between majors and indies, highlighting the need for innovation and autonomy over outdated rivalries. This shift can empower all players to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. Thanks for another thought-provoking piece Patrick Clifton

This piece (link below) from our CEO is worth 5 min of your time!

An excellent article in Rolling Stone Magazine “ There isn’t anyone left who doesn’t know we have huge issues with grassroots pipelines, grassroots promoters and grassroots venues” Sounding the alert The UK music industry is calling for the new Labour government to make essential changes to rescue British music — from halting the closure of venues to providing essential opportunities for new talent where is your plan and investment for communities to access music? We urge governments and music industries, investors and philanthropists to take note of the new energy, infrastructure and model of World Heart Beat redefining how music education and performance intersect with technology and global impact, creating new ways for artists to engage with the world and innovate in a rapidly changing landscape https://lnkd.in/emt3J2Fa

"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

Universal Music's purchase of Downtown in December kicked up a stink for members of the UK's independent music community. I examine this in an article just published on The Radio Edit. Link is in the comments. After a brief look at Universal's strategy I consider the history of the UK's independent label sector and its roots in counterculture. I reference Milana Lewis' perceptive observation in Music Business Worldwide (MBW) that what's really valuable to artists is autonomy, and outline how independence and autonomy, once synonymous, are no longer the same thing. The article examines some paradoxes in the way we perceive Indie and major label culture. I close with a question: why don't the Indies themselves build infrastructure, consolidate and thus defend against the encroachments they fear? Read below 👇

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced that Warner Music Latina will sponsor its Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music. The scholarship will cover tuition and room and board for the 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap around services provided by the Foundation. Warner Music Latina—a powerhouse in Latin music with a legacy of discovering and developing groundbreaking artists across genres— brings its industry-leading expertise and deep commitment to nurturing emerging talent to this partnership. It is the first time in the scholarship’s decade long history that it will be sponsored by a record label. Read more here: