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MUMBAI: With synchronization offering new revenue streams for labels, publishers and artists, MIDEM 2011 introduced the inaugural MIDEM Sync day devoted to all aspects of the sync business. The vibrancy of the sync sector was reflected in the growing number of publishers doing business at MIDEM. "10 to 15 years ago the synchronization business was a very ancillary part of our (music) business, now everybody wants to use this as a platform and an income stream," said keynote speaker PJ Bloom, music supervisor for 'Glee.'
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NEW DELHI: The nation's first ever Vicks Cricket Jockey Hunt for Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM is a unique concept that sweeps the nation in search of the ultimate cricket fan who conveys his passion for the sport in his or her wittiest and quirkiest best! The contest takes place across the nation in 15 cities. Each week the contestant will go through a series of eliminations to reach the final levels of the Top 8 followed by the Top 3 followed by the grand declaration of the Ultimate Vicks Cricket Jockey in each of these 15.
read moreMUMBAI: Something strange happened at MIDEM 2011. Under clear blue skies, one of the main topics of conversation among the 6,850 delegates from over 70 countries was about the cloud. More specifically, talk on the MIDEM exhibition floor was about the growth of cloud-based digital services which allow users to access music on different devices via a remote server rather than downloading it onto a computer. The question is...does every cloud have a silver lining?
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MUMBAI: BIG Digital and Filmy Box have launched Harish Moyal's new album �Mere Saiyaan'. The music album is composed by Harpreet Singh. The mystical album is bordered and themed on spiritual beliefs that there is spiritual connect in every artiste which is a driving force behind the production of this album.
read moreMUMBAI: Justin Bieber has an exciting year ahead with new movie, Grammy Performance, and remix album. He is preparing for the debut of his up-coming Paramount Pictures film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D on February 11th. On February 14th, Bieber will be releasing Never Say Never: The Remixes. The CD includes the single Never Say Never... featuring Jaden Smith and also features multiple songs from the movie, including the Diane Warren-penned Born to Be Somebody....
read moreMUMBAI: Desitara.com is coming up with an online contest called Sing with Shaan, where budding singers across India can upload their videos on the website. The top 10 popular videos (by votes) will undergo screening and the winner of the contest will share the stage Live with Shaan at the prestigious Bidar Utsav 2011. The winner will be chosen by Shaan himself. Videos can be uploaded on desitara.com till 12 February. Voting for the videos begins from 13 February, and will close on the 16th of February. The winner will be announced on the 20th of February.
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MUMBAI: To mark the homecoming of international music icon Bryan Adams, Planet M unveiled a 15-foot guitar which will be presented to him as a tribute during his concert. Sajid Wajid are the proud chief guests who unveiled the giant guitar, which is mounted on a canter and will move across city hot-spots, malls and colleges over three days. Fans all over the city will write messages for their favourite artist Bryan Adams.
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* Maestros of Melody celebrates songs of 25 legends; has RJ Anmol's commentary MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi and Shemaroo Entertainment have brought out an exclusive DVD collection called �Maestros of Melody', something lovers of the golden era of music should cherish. The DVD encompasses songs of the 25 legends, including S.D. Burman, R.D Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle, Mohd. Rafi, O.P Nayyar, Sahir Ludhianvi and Majrooh Sultanpuri, who made themselves unforgettable with their eternal creations.
read more* Chennai's upmarket radio station's campaign encourages youngsters to practice their democratic right to vote * Well-known Chennaiites like musician Blaaze, politician Karti P Chidambaram, cricketer R Ashwin, actress Priyamani, singer Naresh Iyer and others supporting campaign.
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MUMBAI: 92.7 BIG FM is the official radio partner for �ICC Cricket World Cup 2011'. Starting 7 February and all the way till 4 April 2011, BIG FM will entertain its listeners with live World Cup updates across its 45-station network "We are excited to be associated with this prestigious cricketing event. We will provide listeners with near live updates, match analysis and all the action right from the cricket field so that they can follow the game on the go,... Soumen Ghosh Choudhary, Business Head 92.7 BIG FM, told RadioAndMusic.com.
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The biggest international music awards of the year, the 53rd Annual Grammys, will be aired Live on Vh1 on Monday, 14 Feb,, at 6. 30 am, with a repeat the same night at 9 pm. We bring music lovers a series featuring the views of singers and composers like Vishal Dadlani, Uday Benegal, Luke Kenny, Hard Kaur and Monica Dogra examining this year's nominations and predicting winners. Today, Hard Kaur shares her views. What do you think of Grammy Nominations this year?
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MUMBAI: The market for sample packs is more saturated than ever–forcing modern sample libraries read more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, presented the second edition of BIG IMPACread more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of 'Mairead more
MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of read more
MUMBAI: 93.5 Red FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network announced the fourtread more
MUMBAI: XG, the Hip-hop / R&B-inspired girl group that has sparked virality worldwide, has suddenly dropped the latest instalment of their rap...read more
MUMBAI: Melbourne Gothic Metal powerhouse Victoria K have recorded their own heavy rendition of Madonna’s iconic 1998 ballad, ‘Frozen.’ Victoria K...read more
MUMBAI: Multi-Platinum and chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Lauv has released his first single and music video...read more
MUMBAI: Today Sheffield multi-instrumentalist Yarni releases his first EP of 2024 in the shape of his Little Island EP, a five track EP of dance-...read more
MUMBAI: Hi Ibiza has been voted the World’s No. 1 Club for the third successive year in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll. Top 100 Clubs, the globally...read more
