Ticketfly acquires Northern Tickets to expand business in Canada
MUMBAI: Today, Ticketfly announced the acquisition of Northern Tickets, the in-house ticketing service of The MRG Group, which owns, operates, and manages premier music venues and events (in addition to restaurants and bars) across Canada.
Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar to speak on public broadcaster and revenue at FICCI Frames
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer, Jawhar Sircar, is to address the FICCI FRAMES commencing in Mumbai next week on how the public broadcaster can earn revenue despite being a public broadcaster.
Jonathan Morrish joins PRS for Music as PR consultant
MUMBAI: PRS for Music announced on 19 March that Jonathan Morrish will take on a PR role to consult for the company. Morrish was previously with PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) as director of PR and communications for the last eight years.
First batch of FM Radio Phase III to have e-auction of 135 channels in 69 cities and towns
NEW DELHI: A total of 135 private FM Radio Channels will be auctioned in the first batch covering 69 cities in Phase III based on the reserve price formula approved by the Cabinet in 2011, the Parliament was informed today.
Music videos affect teenaged kids' sexual behaviour
MUMBAI: Parents may consider music videos a harmless pastime for their teenaged kids but they may negatively impact their sexual behaviour as they objectify women and promote sexual activities involving men, says a study.
Hungama raising $100 mn most likely from existing investors
MUMBAI: Indian media company Hungama that provides music, videos and movies on mobile, desktop and beyond, is on the cusp of raising more than $100 million, according to a media report.
True School of Music gets Shankar Mahadevan Academy onboard for ProHindustani course
MUMBAI: After associating its curriculum with international music institutions, the True School of Music will now associate itself with the Shankar Mahadevan Academy for a new program called the ProHindustani Playback Vocals.
Airtel reboots 'My Airtel' mobile application to deliver enhanced digital experience for its customers
MUMBAI: Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced as all new avatar of its ‘My Airtel’ mobile application.
States asked to involve community radio stations in disseminating information about government policies
NEW DELHI: A communication would be sent shortly to District Magistrates to proactively involve community radio stations (CRS) in the dissemination of information, as part of steps that are being taken to facilitate the enhanced role of CRS stations at State level.
Russian composer Alexander Zhurbin inks publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music
MUMBAI: The Publishing division of Warner Music Group has entered into an agreement with Russian composer Alexander Zhurbin. According to the global deal, Warner/Chappell Music (WCM) will administer his work outside of Russia.
