I'VE STOPPED UPDATING THIS SPREADSHEET, AS OF JULY 14TH 2020. FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS COPING BETTER WITH THE NEW WORLD WE LIVE IN, SO MOST OF THE NEW INITIATIVES BREAKING THROUGH ARE GETTING COVERAGE IN THEIR OWN RIGHT NOW.

https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/coronavirus-pandemic-music-festival-herd-immunity-fest-in-my-elements/

https://www.nme.com/news/music/letthemusicplay-musicians-and-crew-facing-biggest-crisis-since-the-1920s-2705398

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9415988/wildstreet-metal-tour-during-covid-19-cancelled

https://musicindustryblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/13/how-the-dna-of-a-hit-has-changed-over-20-years/

https://completemusicupdate.com/article/government-gives-the-go-ahead-for-open-air-live-shows-to-resume-in-england-this-weekend/

https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/rappers-selling-hand-sanitizer-mask-coronavirus.html

https://completemusicupdate.com/article/covid-19-vat-break-will-apply-to-live-music-culture-minister-confirms/

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/on-yer-bike-first-bike-in-arena-launches-in-italy/#.XwhPjS3My3I

https://www.aim.org.uk/#/events/wide-days-2020-scotlands-music-covention

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/streaming-scams-target-live-music-fans/#.XwbDpi3My3J

https://musically.com/2020/07/08/melodyvr-and-live-nation-set-for-brixton-academy-livestreams/

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/venues-hit-major-markets-second-lockdown/#.XwbEEy3My3J

https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/music-theatre/2020/07/i-lost-my-identity-artists-who-left-major-record-deals-form-their-own

In what could prove to be a model that gets the live music industry moving again this summer, the creation of the UK’s first purpose-built outdoor venue to accommodate social distancing has gained international media coverage and enquires from interested potential partners ranging from local concert promoters to Hollywood studios.

https://accessaa.co.uk/pioneering-the-return-of-live-music/

https://www.creativereview.co.uk/lost-horizon-festival/?cmpid=crnews_14783316&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=cr_news

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9414835/music-streaming-sales-rebound-concerts-coronavirus-insights-nielsen-music-mrc-data-study

https://completemusicupdate.com/article/music-industry-calls-for-clarity-on-governments-1-57-billion-covid-support-scheme-for-the-creative-sector/

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9414506/recording-studios-reopen-health-concerns-creativity-coronavirus

https://www.spin.com/2020/07/mike-shinoda-talks-making-an-album-on-twitch-and-life-after-quarantine/

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/laura-marling-the-rise-paid-live-stream/#.XwQrPS3My3I

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/03/im-like-a-plant-without-water-why-metal-bands-are-suffering-during-coronavirus

https://thefortyfive.com/opinion/anxiety-live-music-concerts-coronavirus/

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/uk-government-announces-2bn-funding-package-for-the-arts-including-concert-venues/

https://www.musicweek.com/live/read/music-industry-reacts-to-government-support-package-for-live-sector/080299

https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/townsend-music-s-bruce-mckenzie-talks-d2c-sales-during-lockdown/080294

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/hackers-target-livestreamed-ipo-fundraiser/#.XwLtPS3MzFw

https://musically.com/2020/07/03/survey-covid-19-is-sparking-music-streaming-growth-in-japan/

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/letthemusicplay-uk-biz-mobilises-plea-aid/

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/music-tectonics/e/74232022?autoplay=false

https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/royal-albert-hall-bust-urgent-funding-a4487386.html

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9413083/nick-cave-idiot-prayer-virtual-concert-alexandra-palace

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/first-socially-distanced-unity-arena-launches-uk/#.Xv8v6C3My3I

https://musicindustryblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/03/time-to-stop-playing-the-velocity-game/

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/matt-pincus-backed-hifi-launches-to-help-artists-actually-see-what-theyre-earning-and-what-theyre-worth/

https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/here-is-the-future-of-music-monetized-livestreams-covid-19

https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/virtual-reality-livestreams-covid-1021683/

https://www.clashmusic.com/features/our-favourite-record-shops-talk-social-distancing-in-the-vinyl-racks

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/montreux-launches-virtual-summer-of-music-festival/#.Xv11lufgo2w

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/pandemic-live-music-performance-1.5625616

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/07/ziggo-puts-on-2400-cap-shows-as-dutch-regulations-ease/#.Xv2VhC3My3J

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53244688

https://blog.streamlabs.com/streamlabs-stream-hatchet-q2-2020-live-streaming-industry-report-44298e0d15bc

https://completemusicupdate.com/article/more-than-1500-artists-call-on-uk-government-to-step-up-and-ensure-the-live-music-industry-can-survive-covid-19/

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2020/07/01/artist-branding-selling-out/

https://medium.com/@AmberHorsburgh/live-in-lockdown-42449b315f07

https://www.pollstar.com/article/more-live-audience-events-returning-to-europe-in-creative-ways-144925

https://www.associationforelectronicmusic.org/electronic-music-covid-19-initial-response-guiding-princliples-for-the-live-sector/

https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/music-brand-partnerships-coronavirus-1021174/

https://djmag.com/news/live-music-industry-experts-respond-uk-government-alternative-five-stage-plan-return-live-music