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An interview with Matt Gudinski, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Australian independent music company Mushroom Group, is presented. Topics discussed include the celebration of Mushroom Group's 50th anniversary, business challenges faced by Gudinski following the death of his father Michael who founded the company, and Mushroom Group's touring relationship with several artists through its live division Frontier Touring.

Frontier Touring, led by CEO Dion Brant, has successfully navigated the challenges faced by Australian concert promoters. The company organized major tours for artists like Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, and Foo Fighters, as well as increasing the presence of country music in Australia with acts like Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs. As a division of Mushroom Group, Frontier Touring collaborated with AEG Presents and had a diverse lineup of global and local artists for their 2024 schedule. [Extracted from the article]

MUSIC GROUPS AUSTRALASIA George Ash PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL MUSIC ASIA PACIFIC Naoshi Fujikura PRESIDENT/CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN Devraj Sanyal MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND EMI MUSIC, INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA; MANAGING DIRECTOR, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP, INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA Calvin Wong SENIOR VP ASIA/CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC SOUTHEAST ASIA Ash has been Universal Music Group's top Asia-Pacific executive since 2013. Perez Soto has been expanding WMG's presence in new markets including Africa, where the company invested in Africori, a company that manages distribution, rights and artists development. Paul Firth DIRECTOR, AMAZON MUSIC INTERNATIONAL Rene Fasco DIRECTOR, AMAZON MUSIC JAPAN Jillian Gerngross DIRECTOR, AMAZON MUSIC EUROPE Sahas Malhotra DIRECTOR, AMAZON MUSIC INDIA Federico Pedersen HEAD OF MUSIC, LATIN AMERICA, AMAZON MUSIC Firth was named to his new role in October and oversees Amazon Music in markets outside the United States. Gustavo Fernandez PRESIDENT, WARNER CHAPPELL LATIN AMERICA Shani Gonzales MANAGING DIRECTOR, WARNER CHAPPELL U.K.; HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL A&R, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC Santiago Menéndez-Pidal MANAGING DIRECTOR, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC SPAIN Matthieu Tessier MANAGING DIRECTOR, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE Under Fernandez, Warner Chappell Latin America in the past year has inked agreements with the Mexican grupero band Bronco and Latin Grammy-winning producer Tony Succar, among others. [Extracted from the article]

The article ranks the highest-grossing live-music venues for 2019 based on a 12-month gross, concert capacity and total ticket sales between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. They include the Madison Square Garden in New York City, The O2 Arena in London, England, The Forum in Inglewood, California, the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria and the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

The article discusses the success of Frontier Touring, the promoter and live division of independent music company Mushroom Group, in bringing international artists to Australia, led by chief executive officer (CEO) Dion Brant.

The article provides information on the highest-grossing concert arenas in the U.S. in 2018. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, tops the list with a 12-month gross income of 164.4 million dollars, mainly due to George Strait's residency at the venue. Madison Square Garden in New York City earned 158.6 million dollars during the 12-month measurement period, following one hundred sold-out shows by Billy Joel.

An interview with Meng Ru Kuok, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Bandlab. the Singapore-based social music creation platform, is presented. He discussed whether he feels that d4vd'S success validated his business model, his relationship with the streaming services, and how the democratization of music creation that BandLab and other companies and applications have enabled changed music.

The article lists the 10 top-grossing live-music venues, which include The O2 in London, England, Madison Square Garden in New York City, and the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article offers a ranking and brief profiles of executives who manage and book performers for top-grossing music venues such as Rebecca Kane Burton of the O2 arena in London, England, Hank Abate of Madison Square Garden in New York City, and Trish McNamara of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland.

The article features Heather Lowery, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of female-led music and entertainment platform, Femme It Forward.

The article focuses on the completion of forty years of Dainty Group, world class producers of live music concerts, which was founded by Paul Dainty. Topics discussed include presentation of the tours of the rock band "The Rolling Stones" and American rapper Eminem by the company, how the company faced economic problem after the launch, and Dainty involved in forging music relationships since the 1970s. INSET: WHEN ASIA BECKONS....

The article discusses popularity of singer Pink in Australia. Topics included are successful tour in Australia for the album "Funhouse" which grossed millions and her promotion tour for album "The Truth about Love" in Sydney, New South Wales. Also included are comments by Michael Coppel, the promoter of her tours.

The article presents an interview with Michael Gudinski, founder of Australia's Frontier Touring and the Mushroom Group of Companies. He discusses his enthusiasm for concert promotion, the distinctive aspects of the Australian market, and his views on the opportunities and challenges facing the touring market as of 2010.

The article discusses the 30th anniversary of the Frontier Touring concert tour company in 2010. The Australian company, which was founded in 1970 by businessman Michael Gudinski, is described as having been instrumental in coordinating concert tours for artists including Billy Joel, Elton John, and Bob Dylan.

The article presents information on the rock band Coldplay, focusing on their album "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," due to be released in June of 2008. Chris Martin, the band's lead singer, is quoted discussing the recording process, which involved legendary producer Brian Eno, as well as plans to promote the album by playing some free shows.

The article examines the affect of the fall in value of the American dollar on the music trade and sound recording industry. U.S. companies in these international business enterprises have seen their revenues abroad, which are paid to them in dollars, lose value. At the same time, however, this creates an incentive for these firms to invest their foreign profits abroad in other currencies.

The article focuses on British singer/songwriter James Blunt, and his album "All the Lost Souls." The article discusses how Blunt's debut album "Back to Bedlam" was an international success, which was largely attributed to the single "You're Beautiful." The article looks at the marketing behind "All the Lost Souls." The article also presents comments from Blunt in regards to fame, the new album, and future plans. INSET: That Synch King Feeling.

Focuses on the decision of the BBC, a public television and radio broadcaster in Great Britain to cancel its sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola. Reasons for the decision of BBC to remove all on-air credits of Coca-Cola; Criticisms received by the deal from politicians in Britain; Agreement of BBC with the Official U.K. Charts Co.

Provides updates on the international recording industry as of May 2000. Includes the awarding of the Classical Brit Awards to operatic sensation Charlotte Church; Workshops conducted by the Indian Music Industry to develop awareness of copyright-related issues among law-enforcement authorities; Reorganization of the licensing arrangements of V2 company in Portugal.

The article reports on the opportunities for international artists to stage their concert tours in New Zealand and Australia as both countries were able to control the COVID-19 pandemic through strict safety protocols and rigorous quarantine measures as of February 2021. Also cited are the tours of local artists like Midnight Oil, the scheduled concerts of global acts like Guns N' Roses, and the comment of AEG's Adam Wilkes on the developments.

The article discusses the success that the American rock group Bon Jovi has had touring in Australia. Topics include sales of the group's albums in the Australian music market, comments from owner of concert promoter Dainty Consolidated Entertainment, Paul Dainty, on the group's growth in Australia, and Dainty Consolidated's marketing campaign for Bon Jovi's 2013 "Because We Can" tour.

The article discusses the music industry trade show MIDEM, held in Cannes, France. The show's attendance was greater than in previous years. It focused on forging relationships with brand name products, which provide a good deal of funding for the music industry. Industry executive Seymour Stein was honored at a breakfast thrown by the present journal. Marketing strategies were also discussed. A number of photographs taken at the show are presented.

The article presents several accounts of music firms using the international music industry trade fair and convention MIDEM to arrange business deals. Anecdotes are presented involving firms such as digital music service 7digital, publishing company AMV Talpa, and digital distribution and marketing company INgrooves.

The article presents an overview of the popularity and financial success which Dutch waltz violinist André Rieu has seen in Australia with sales of his compact discs, DVDs and concert tickets. A discussion of an appearance which Rieu made on the Australian pay television channel Ovation, which led to his popularity in Australia, is presented.

The article offers information on the MIDEM conference to be held in Cannes, France in January 2009.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Actor and salsa singer Ruben Blades has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group. Singer Courtney Love has been sued by management firm Londons Co. over commissions on a sale of some shares of the grunge band Nirvana's publishing catalog. Guitar Center will hold its 20th annual drum-off contest beginning in August, 2008.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. The European Commission has proposed extending copyright protection for recorded performances from 50 to 95 years. Warner Music Group is licensing its catalog to SendMe Mobile, a direct-to-consumer mobile content distributor. EMI Music has agreed to outsource compact disc and DVD distribution in Great Britain to European logistics firm CEVA in the spring of 2009.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. The European Union's highest court threw out a lower court ruling that had annulled the European Commission's approval of a merger between the Sony Music and BMG record labels. A partnership between AEG Live and ThemeSTAR is described. The British Office of Fair Trading has cleared Universal Music Publishing Group's acquisition of Big Life Music.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Singer Shakira is expected to sign to a global multirights deal with Live Nation Artists. British broadband service provider BT has begun issuing notices to its subscribers warning that it will disconnect them from the Internet if they illegally share copyright-protected music on its networks. EMI Music and Welk Music Group have signed a distribution deal.

This article offers news from the music industry. Auditions for the eighth season of music contest television program "American Idol" will begin July 17, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Independent record label Global Music Group has acquired record label Death Row Records. The lawsuit between record label EMI Music Publishing and satellite radio servicer XM Satellite Radio has been resolved on undisclosed terms.

The article offers news briefs on the music industry. Nine tracks from the unfinished album "Chinese Democracy" by rock band Guns N' Roses were leaked onto the Internet. Universal Music Group (UMG) has reached a deal with Last.FM to allow its music video catalog to be streamed on their website. Apple Inc.'s iTunes Music Store has now sold 5 billion songs.

This article offers news from the music recording industry in June 2008. Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) is attempting to end its merger with Sony Music Entertainment. A federal court has ruled against Universal Music Group in its case against eBay trader Troy Augusto, in which they sought a charge of copyright infringement. A rumor persists that Michael Cohl may be stepping down as chairman of events company Live Nation.

The article offers news briefs related to the music industry. Sony Ericsson cell phones will be sold with Madonna's music album, "Hard Candy," already loaded onto them as part of a promotion. Rock band Van Halen made $93 million in revenue off of its reunion tour. The Grammy Museum, scheduled to open in December, 2008, will have a week long party to celebrate the history of music.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. CBS Corp. is to acquire CNET Networks. The Denny's food chain has launched an "Adopt-a-Band" promotion, which involves touring musicians eating for free at Denny's restaurants. Nominations for the MuchMusic Video Awards for 2008 include Avril Lavigne and Feist.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Warner Music Group posted a loss of 25 cents per share in the second quarter of 2008. Univision Music Group was acquired by Universal Music Group. Pop star Madonna plans to launch a world tour in August of 2008.

The article discusses the trend of music artists extending the opportunities for fans to experience their live performance through increasingly sophisticated concert films. Particular attention is paid to the release of the documentary film "Shine a Light," featuring the rock group the Rolling Stones. Developments in the practice of simulcasting live concerts to movie cinemas called "cinecasting" are explained. INSET: ROCKBUSTERS!.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Coffee chain Starbucks has handed over day-to-day management of its Hear Music record label to the Concord Music Group. A federal court jury in Lufkin, Texas, judged Clear Channel Communications liable for patent infringement, awarding Grantley Patent Holdings $66 million. A survey by NPD Group indicated that U.S. spending on entertainment products and devices is likely to slow down in 2008.

The article offers several news briefs related to the music industry. The company MTV Games announced the availability of full album downloads for the video game "Rock Band," the Chrysalis Group reportedly rejected a cash offer to acquire the company, and Mariah Carey's album "E=MC²" is projected to top Billboard's album chart based on first-day sales figures.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. More than 6 million songs have been purchased via download for the video game "Rock Band." A study indicates that iPhone users take greater advantage of the device's many features than owners of comparable phones by other manufacturers do. Edgar Bronfman Jr. has agreed to remain chief executive officer of Warner Music Group through 2013.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Caroline Distribution has renewed its deal to distribute Century Media Records. A Forrester Research report predicts that sales of compact discs will fall below digital sales in 2012. Singer Jackson Browne is to present a speech at an expo held by the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers.

The article offers news briefs concerning issues related to the music industry. It is reported that internet search engine Google announced plans to enter the online music market in China for the first time. A five-year deal has been reached between facility management firm SMG and the Chicago Park District board of commissioners to run Soldiers Field in Chicago, Illinois. Imeem, which is a music streaming web site, is planning to acquire digital music licensing site Snocap.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Wildheart Entertainment are producing "On Record: The Soundtrack of Our Lives," a miniseries on the history of recorded music and popular culture. Music-based social network Last.fm, and rights collecting society PPL have come to a performance royalty agreement. European venture firm Balderton Capital has invested $16 million in Kobalt Music Group.

The article presents several news briefs concerning the music industry. The group the Jonas Brothers have signed a two-year touring deal with Live Nation. Singer Ne-Yo has sued Rowe Entertainment, the promoter of singer R. Kelly's tour, for firing Ne-Yo two shows into the tour. A California Court of Appeals has decided a compulsory mechanical license does not include the right to print or display lyrics in real time with the music for karaoke purposes.

The article offers news briefs concerning issues related to the music industry. The punk rock group Pennywise will be offering their ninth album, which will be available in March 2008, through the Myspace.com profile of Textango, a mobile music distributor. Showtimes Networks and others are being sued by the music group The Red Hot Chili Peppers over the title of the television show "Californication," which is the title of a song by the group.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Live Nation acquired merchandiser Signatures Network in a multi-million dollar deal. Rock star Paul McCartney is quoted discussing the planned online release of songs by his legendary former band the Beatles in 2008. Country singers Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson are to embark on a concert tour together in 2008.

The article presents news items related to music. The online music service Qloud has officially been launched. The Charlatans are continuing with their experiment with free digital content by launching an Internet site that allows fans to download ringtones, full songs, photos, videos, news and concert updates to their mobile phones at no charge. The official U.K. Charts Co. will launch a new weekly chart later this year which will rank the tracks streamed and downloaded by online users.

The article offers news briefs concerning issues related to the music industry. Many concerts that were scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, California, were canceled because of more than a dozen wildfires burning from the Mexican border to Los Angeles. Sony BMG Music Entertainment posted a net loss of $8 million on sales of $851 million it is fiscal second quarter that ended September 30, 2007. Microsoft agreed to pay $240 million for a 1.6% stake in Facebook.com.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. YouTube has launched a beta version of a copyright identification and filtering system. Capitol Music Group has partnered with lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret for the exclusive release of the Spice Girls' greatest-hits album. African American hip-hop artist Nas has announced that he intends to use the word 'n##ger' as an album title.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry. Island Def Jam Music Group is launching a mobile music subscription service dubbed IDJ Radio. Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is expected to begin work on an album as his contract with Interscope Records expired on October 7, 2007. The company Zomba has sued gossip Web site PerezHilton.com for copyright infringement over unauthorized recordings by pop singer Britney Spears.

The article presents a list of reasons to attend the Popkomm festival and convention being held in Berlin, Germany in 2007, including a musical performance and keynote address by Billy Bragg, as well as showcase performances by German bands such as Nevada Tan, Maroon and the Boonaraaas.