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.

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.

New seven-day social-media campaign underway with a new hashtag, #ArtistsForBlackLives. Aimed at artists who are "not sure what to post right now" it draws together suggestions from Black anti-racism educators, organisers and activists to "drive a targeted windfall

Spotify's 'Sound Up' program aims to help people from underrepresented backgrounds take their first steps into the podcasting world. 60 people have so far gone through its program in the US, UK, Germany and Australia, with more than 20,000 having applied over the first two years of the scheme

British duo Prospa have put a different kind of virtual environment through its paces: a warehouse for an old-school rave. It was the result of a partnership between Polydor, Prospa's label Rave Science, and 3D architect and designer Petter Scholander, with a one-hour set broadcast on YouTube as a 360-degree live stream last Thursday night.

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Let’s start from the top. The music business is like the finance industry 20 years ago. Unregulated by governments who misunderstand how it works. When I direct my anger at ‘the IFPI’, I’m talking about the Major Labels: @UMG, @sonymusic & @warnermusic.

We are making £160 million of emergency funding available for those organisations and individuals who will need it during this crisis, and we have also changed the funding requirements for individuals and organisations currently in receipt of our funding, to help alleviate pressure on them as best we can.

Navigating the music industry and learning the ropes of digital music marketing can be tricky when you don’t know where to begin. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop to expand your knowledge of the music industry, Music Ally's Learning Hub is the place for you!

An “all-in-one website and app creation platform” for all kinds of clients. Artists and labels are still a key target, but it’s also angling for podcasters, fitness and wellbeing stars, TV and film companies, charities, conferences and any other businesses with engaged audiences. “

We want to create a healthier music climate with healthier artists. We believe that every artist should be able to make music and feel good doing it. Therefore, we have created The Wellness Starter Pack – a toolbox for wellbeing – together with industry experts, with music makers in mind.

If you are an Artist, Music Label, Music Startup, Streaming Service, Classical Music Festival, Web & Communications Agency or simply a creative mind then you should not miss this opportunity to connect you and your business with the future of music entertainment.