Ed Sheeran “Autumn Variations” – Donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of both the original release and the newly-released “Fan Living Room Sessions” to a music education non-profit. Save music.
The announcement comes on the heels of “Autumn Variations (Fan Living Room Sessions)”, an expanded version of the album which arrived today and features live performances from the homes of surprised fans. The take was filmed during the North American leg of Sheeran’s “Math Tour” and each fan is remembered in the title of the song, recorded in their living room.
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Sheeran’s contribution to Save the Music will aid the organization’s goal of helping students, schools and communities unlock their full potential through music making. In the days leading up to the release of “Autumn Variations” last week, the singer-songwriter teamed up with Save the Music to make a surprise visit to five different schools in Los Angeles and New York City and donated guitars to each of their music departments.
, Sony Music Publishing has renewed its agreement with the Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter lindgren, The deal, made in partnership with hit songwriter, producer and OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder, “expands creative opportunities with Tedder on new projects”, according to the announcement.
Most recently, Lindgren collaborated with Tedder on Blackpink’s new single “The Girls”, released on August 25. Lindgren’s latest credits also include “Killin’ Me Good” by JIHYO, released on August 18, as well as upcoming projects. Bella Porch.
“I have been working with Lynn since the beginning of the pandemic,” Tedder said. From the very first session he captivated me with both his pace and musicality. I see him as a one-stop shop for any and all productions, any genre, and he’s also really efficient with a great song in every session. “Lynn is a German wunderkind.”
Lindgren said, “The SMP team, together with Justin Garza as my manager and Tommy Brown as a publishing partner, have been a wonderful home for my work and we are delighted to welcome Ryan Tedder to the party. “They say ‘it takes a village’… and it’s a pretty good village we’ve built.”
+ dominican rapper alpha You signed a new deal sound royaltySubsidiary of GoDigital Media Group.
Also known as “The King of Dembo”, El Alfa has eight albums to his credit and has over 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He is set to release a new project on October 19 titled “El Rey del Dembo”, which is said to incorporate African and conga rhythms as well as various melodies that draw on other cultures. Dembo.
“I’ve been talking with Sound Royalties for years, and the time has finally come for us to work together. “The best advice I ever got was from Alex Heiche and his team, in which they told me to register and organize my royalty stream and whatever else I do – don’t sell,” El Alfa said in a statement. “It was because I didn’t sell that I was now able to leverage my past inventory to invest in my future. This multimillion-dollar funding will help further my legacy and strengthen my influence in the Latin music scene. Additionally, it is fundamental to promoting and marketing my music, launching new career opportunities, and releasing more work through my own music label, El Jefe Records.
, seeker music you hired dan stuart As their new general counsel, he brings with him over 20 years of legal representation and advocacy for both talent and music companies.
As a music attorney, Stuart recently completed a nearly five-year tenure as Senior Vice President, Business Affairs at AWAL (US), during which AWAL’s US customer base was acquired by Sony Music Entertainment. Before joining AWAL, Stuart spent five years as a partner at King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano and 15 years as an attorney at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.
“I have known Dan for nearly 20 years,” said Evan Bogart, CEO of Seeker. And from the day I met Dan, all I know about him is how smart, dedicated, passionate, authentic, and respectful he is. He’s one of the best in the business, and in my view, that’s because he’s not just a lawyer, he’s an OG music guy who really cares about music and music creators. “I speak for the entire Seekers family when I say there is no better person to serve as our general counsel.”
Along with Bogart, Stuart Secker leads an executive team composed of CFO Jennifer Sher, COO Rob Guthrie, global head of creative Steven Melrose, chief rights and royalties officer Jennifer Blakeman and chairman of the board, John Smith (representing major M&G investors). Joined.
, Fantasy Records you have appointed lindsay brandt To the newly-created role of VP of Marketing, Creative. Brandt will serve as Fantasy’s in-house creative director and head of marketing, with a focus on content development and digital strategy. She will report to Margie Cheske, President of Fantasy Records.
Previously, Brandt was Senior Director, Creative and Digital for Activist Artist Management in Los Angeles, where he served as the company’s creative and marketing lead, working closely with artists such as the Lumineers, Alec Benjamin, Grateful Dead, Dead & Company, and Bob Weir. Had worked as.
In 2014, Brandt moved to C3 Presents, where she signed alt-electro outfit MUTEMATH and launched the band’s independent label and publishing operations. In 2018, she went on to set up her own creative agency and artist management company, Honest Defector, working with musicians and visual artists in brand development, marketing and touring strategy.
At the beginning of the pandemic, Brandt served as a marketing advisor for the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). A member of the Recording Academy, Brandt also sits on Hofstra University’s Music Business Program Advisory Board.
, Oak View Group (OVG) You have announced the appointment of Christina Heaney As Executive Vice President (EVP) of Marketing, Media and Conferences. In this newly created position, Heaney will become OVG’s head of OVG marketing and communications and will also assume leadership of the company’s expanded media and conferences division, including the Polestar and Venues Now brands.
Haney, who will be based in New York, will report to Francesca Boddy, president of business development, and Chris Granger, president of OVG360. She assumes her new position effective immediately.
As Head of OVG Marketing, Heaney will oversee corporate communications and marketing and will be responsible for establishing the OVG brand as well as growing the OVG businesses including its owned and operated locations, OVG 360, OVG Hospitality, Global Partnerships, GOAL Will be tasked with leveraging the data. and Crown Properties Collection.
Heaney is also responsible for expanding OVG’s media and conferences division into a global presence in the live entertainment sector, developing new approaches and differentiated content, and establishing the Polestar and Venues Now brands. All media and conference leadership will report to Haney.
, City Park Foundation (CPF) Held its 2023 benefit fundraiser in September at the premier SummerStage venue in Central Park. 29, respect Tom Polman with the SummerStage Icon Award and devon isenberg With People and Parks Award.
While guests enjoyed special performances from music stars Train and Tim McGraw, the event raised over $1.3 million in donations, making it the company’s most successful benefit to date. All funds raised will support the City Parks Foundation’s free arts, sports, environmental education and community-building programs held each year in New York City’s public parks.
The City Park Foundation honored Polman, chief programming officer and president of national programming for iHeartMedia, with the SummerStage Icon Award for his significant contributions to the arts and culture of New York City. The City Parks Foundation honored Eisenberg, co-founder and principal of the Bronx for Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS), with the People & Parks Award for her contributions to the city’s educational system and the communities the school serves.
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