Welcome to our weekly round up! Here you’ll find the latest industry news, events, updates from our partners, what’s been going on at MG HQ and our pick of the week’s projects – enjoy!
This week in the industry…
Spotify and Apple Music Effect Sees UK Music Piracy Decline via MusicAlly
Streaming services have become increasingly popular as we all know. There will always be differing opinions on streaming, however one thing that’s for sure is that it’s helping to decrease piracy. Music Ally have summarised the findings of a recent study into piracy, read the full article here
Give these a read…
The World of the Multi-Channel Music Consumer
Guest blogger Sabrina Peña Young has a great read for you this week. She takes a look at the industry and how, and perhaps more importantly why, digital is becoming increasingly popular. You can read it here
Music Gateway catches up with Motivational Rockstar Fiz
We like to bring attention to the people in the music industry who are doing good and using their talent to help others. We caught up with Fiz, who we first met at an event in LA, to see how things were going. Read more here
New Members Pack Additions
Our members pack is growing! We value our members very highly, so we strive to bring you as many great discounts from some of the biggest companies and services in the business. This week we’ve added Sheridans, a leading media law firm Noisehive, a high-level distribution platform for independent artists, bands and small labels AND AudioLock, the anti-piracy specialists. We’re so kind! To see what they have to offer, click here
Events
BASCA presents: Songwriting Camp – 14th – 17th July
BASCA will once again be hosting a four day songwriter’s camp at the magnificent Monnow Valley Studios in Wales. This is a great opportunity to improve your craft and collaborate with new people in the stunning grounds of one of the finest residential recording studios in the UK. You can find more info about the event and how to attend here
AIM Independent Music Awards tickets are now available
The AIM awards take place on September 6th at The Brewery in London. To find out how you can get tickets click here
Jobs Board Via MusicMatch
Opportunities
Lots more great stuff posted this week guys, check it out…
Dave Stewart looking for Electronic Composers to Collaborate on Sync Album
$2k-$5k Pop/Dance/Indie Music Needed for Red Carpet TV Programmes
Electro R&B Tracks Needed for Comedy Drama Series
Looking for a Producer to make my next single beat
singer/Songwriter/Producer Collaboration
Villa Flux EDM label looking for unsigned tracks
Looking for a singer : French Touch – Symbiose
Hard Country Rock Tracks Needed for US TV Drama
Looking for a producer to master my album
Cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” Needed
Come back next week for more industry news and updates