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Encompassing the music publishing and licensing business and dealing primarily with Fox Entertainment Group television and film soundtracks, Fox Music has produced several record-breaking soundtracks of films like Titanic, Moulin Rouge, Walk the Line, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Juno, Slumdog Millionaire and Black Swan amongst others.
read moreMUMBAI: Despite a gloomy economy, the radio industry is pulling out all stops to ensure that their listeners and advertisers have a blast during the festive season (October-December quarter). Most business enterprises make it a point to advertise their wares and services through every possible medium to attract the consumer and the radio industry is stepping to the plate. Across the board, radio stations are sprucing up their programmes to attract listeners and brands and promote their respective channels in an increasingly competitive market.
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MUMBAI: Known for promoting cutting edge electronic music, India’s bass heavy electronic music festival ‘Basscamp’ which used to be held on quarterly basis is all set to take place monthly with four-city tour. The seventh edition introducing European bass vogue into the country will be held on 26 October in Mumbai, followed by Delhi on 27 October.
read moreMUMBAI: Social music streaming service Dhingana today announced that it has closed $7 million in a Series B round funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. It also saw participation from Series A investors Inventus Capital Partners and Helion Venture Partners.
read moreMUMBAI: With the live music scene in India receiving a major boost through several national and international acts, the first global music, culture and arts festival ‘Ragasthan’ is set to enthrall music aficionados in the country.
read moreMUMBAI: Celebrating the best of digital marketing communications in Asia, the Digital Asia fest has announced shortlist in all the categories for the Digital Media Awards. Currently in its sixth year, the annual awards recognize digital marketers and their agencies for outstanding work in categories like media, entertainment, apps, gaming, online PR and online marketing.
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MUMBAI: Nominated stars Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and the band Linkin Park will perform at the American Music Awards (AMA) to be held next month. Minaj has four nominations including ‘Favorite Female Pop-Rock’ artist while Swift, the pop-country star whose new album, ‘Red,’ is expected to top the Billboard album chart next week, has been nominated for ‘Favorite Female Country Artist’, while veteran heavy-rock band Linkin Park, has been nominated for ‘Alternative Rock’ award.
read moreNEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati has won a Full Member’s seat at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Administrative Council after eight years. The Administrative Council consists of 14 Full and Additional Full members, who are elected by the members of the annual General Assembly for a three-year term. Previous CEOs of Prasar Bharati had been Vice Presidents, until then CEO B S Lalli refused to take the term as VP in Tokyo two years ago. India’s name was proposed by Japan’s public service broadcaster (NHK).
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He has sold millions of records, toured the world many times, inspired generations of musicians, but Latin guitar legend Carlos Santana doesn’t seem to be slowing down. As he enthralls his fans in Bangalore (26 October) and Noida’s F1 circuit (28 October), he pauses for a quick tete-a-tete with Radioandmusic.com (RnM) to talk about music, his album and India. Excerpts:
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MUMBAI: British pop sensation Adele who recently turned new mother plans to write about motherhood and share her experiences in her next album. The 24- year old singer who gave birth to a baby boy with charity boss boyfriend Simon Konecki, 38 said she wanted to write a happy record in contrast to her previous records, which were based on heartache and failed relationships. "I really want to release a happy record now. I have never been happier. I have written some stuff and I will release it when I'm ready," Adele was quoted as saying.
read moreMUMBAI: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) has taken umbrage at the manner in which some private FM channels are broadcasting ‘vulgar and objectionable content’ very frequently. The Ministry has also noted that some radio jockeys are 'indecent and offensive' in their presentation of programmes. These jockeys made 'defamatory and derogatory comments, particularly in night hours, which do not appear to be in good taste’.
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MUMBAI: Google initiated testing of the 'hum to search' feature in late 2023 on its YouTube Musicread more
MUMBAI: The worlds of art and technology have always had an intricate relationship, but in recenread more
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MUMBAI: Many new and exciting Indian pop talents have called Molfa Music home in the past year, including singer-songwriter Ananya Jafa, whose latest...read more
MUMBAI: Following the success of its inaugural edition, Goafest 2024 is set to bring back 'Advertising Rocks', an initiative that offers a unique...read more
MUMBAI: In a spectacular blend of tradition and innovation, Amandeep Singh, the son of renowned musicians and singers Bhupinder Singh and Mitali...read more
MUMBAI: Pacha Ibiza and Solomun reveal the highly anticipated Solomun+1 lineup featuring renowned artists such as Âme, Jamie XX, Denis Sulta, HAAi,...read more
MUMBAI: 'Bewitched: The Goddess Edition', the new release from GRAMMY-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-...read more
