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A New Tune for the Music Industry

Wed, 4 Oct 2007 17:05:18 GMT

posted by tamaradaniels

In recent years, the music industry has seen a major drop in revenues as modern technology has shaped a media-downloading, file-sharing, CD-burning generation. For most young music lovers, the idea of driving to the local mall to grab the latest CD release from their favorite artist is a foreign idea. to the dismay of major music labels, this has meant a steep downward spike in record sales.

All hope is not lost. US figures from Neilsen SoundScan show that although CD sales dropped 19.3 percent during the first half of this year, digital music sales increased 50 percent during the same time frame. It all comes down to perspective and priorities. Several Canadian music entrepreneurs have shaped their view to the future and it shows.

Bruce Allen, a music manager from Vancouver knows that true job security for a musician today is in live performance. “Even a girl like Nelly Furtado, who has sold as many records as she has - until she has a live base that can really sell tickets, that is when she’ll really start making money.” Allen, who has worked with iconic Canadian acts like Anne Murray, Bryan Adams, and more recently, Michael Buble, knows that the album itself can be seen as the means to a national or global tour that can garner more money for the artist than the album itself.

Likewise, Toronto-based Runway Music owner, Daniel Cutler knows that sales from the CD itself can take up to a year to reach the hands of the artists, so his company has come up with an alternative focus. Licensing for commercials, soundtracks, film and TV shows, along with ringtones can bring more immediate funds, and if properly executed, a higher profit.

Toronto music label, Arts & Crafts, which launched in 2002, was created to be “unlike a music label”. Co-founders Jeffrey Remedios and Keven Drew set out to break ground, offering upfront deals with their artists on merchandising, touring, special licensing, and commercial writing. Remedios says, “Unlike big labels, we don’t talk about the number of records we sell. We judge success or failure based on all business units of the band”.

So as the music begins to fade on traditional record sales, those with a vision for the future know that it’s only the beginning of new records to be broken.

Tamara Daniels PR

Welcome to our wikizine called "Your Music ,Your Way"

Fri, 14 Jul 2007 16:22:09 GMT

posted by mari610
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Your Music ,Your Way". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!

Your Music, Your Way- Resources For Music Lovers

Fri, 14 Jul 2007 17:29:25 GMT

posted by mari610

                         Say It With Music
                          *********************
             As a music lover myself, my goal is to create a blog, that reflects this, by showcasing the best of what the internet offers in making your music experience what it should be, fun, rewarding and memorable. Created for those who are looking for an extensive library of music sources,you will be able to"Legally" download your favorite songs and albums for FREE!, Upload songs & network with other musicians.Hear about upcoming performances and concerts of all your favorite artists,interact with others by voting for your favorites on any music subject (this feature will be updatd weekly)  Subscribe to the "top" music download websites and enjoy unlimited downloads. There's even a link to a program where not only can you purchase all your entertainment needs for almost below wholesale prices, you'll even be able to EARN MONEY here. And since this blog is a work in progress, I would ask that you visit often to hopefully enlighten your music experience,hope you enjoy what you see.
http://partnership-yourmusicyourway.blogspot.com

Manitou Springs article in the NYT

Thu, 19 Oct 2007 15:39:03 GMT

posted by elizhogan

New York Times features Manitou Springs (the Hippie Mayberry) in their Travel section.

Red Rocks Amphitheater Open to New Visitors!

Thu, 19 Oct 2007 18:32:30 GMT

posted by elizhogan

Go buy concert tickets for any show at Red Rocks Amphitheater as you will not be disappointed by the venue. Hopefully the performer is great too!