1.10-1.16
Music platform
Tencent Music:
Management adjustments
On January 11, Hou Deyang, the current vice president of Tencent Music Entertainment Group, is about to resign due to personal reasons, and the international business he is responsible for will be personally responsible for the group's CEO Liang Zhu.
According to informed sources, this time Liang Zhu personally led the international business, showing the importance that Tencent Music attaches to the product going to sea, and Tencent Music will continue to increase the exploration and investment of international business in the future.
Tencent Musicians and QQ Music jointly launched the "Keywords 2021" annual project
A few days ago, the annual original project of "Keywords 2021" jointly produced by Tencent Musicians and QQ Music came to a heavy conclusion. With the theme of "Rejecting Inner Volume" and "Healing EMO", the special project invited musicians to compose annual memories based on life with melodies, record the most authentic temperature and dreams, and finally selected 20 high-quality singles from more than 2,000 original songs collected on the open platform of musicians to form "Musicians' Annual Emotional Favorites", reliving 2021 through the power of original music.
NetEase Cloud Music:
Released "NetEase Musicians 2021 Annual Inventory"
Recently, NetEase Cloud Music released the "NetEase Musicians 2021 Annual Inventory". Among them, the annual high-profile musicians include Yan Renzhong, H3R3, Captain, Jiang Yunsheng and Gao Wuren; the annual high-profile new voices include Matt Lu Yanliang, Sea Tail, Vicky Xuanxuan, thomeboydontkill and henan rap god.
In addition, it also includes the annual high-profile single, the annual high-profile album/EP (divided into five major sections: pop, rap, rock, folk/classical and electronic), multiple treasure new sounds, quality music planning, and the recommended list of behind-the-scenes heroes.
The 2021 Arranger Selection Campaign was launched
NetEase Cloud Music 2021 Arranger Selection Event - Hello, Arranger! It was officially launched on January 10.
This is the first large-scale event of the music platform focusing on the behind-the-scenes arrangers, gathering senior arrangers and producers to form an industry jury: Chen Yaochuan, Qin Sifeng, Guan Tiantian, Mai, Chen Qinyang, Chen Mudi, Wang Zhicheng, Lu Xiwen, Yan Jin, He,This Leopard Temper, NIng, etc. Special Observation Group: NetEase Amplified Electric Music LAB, Musician Network, Oh Music, etc., jointly with the official team of NetEase Cloud Music, conducted a comprehensive inventory and comprehensive selection of the new generation of arrangers, and wholeheartedly presented the new composition force of Chinese original music.
Arrangers can register on their own from January 10 to February 20, and the results are expected to be announced in mid-March.
Cool Me Music:
Jointly released the annual golden song list with many automobile brands
Recently, Cool Me Music and 20 car brands released 20 copies of the "Cool Me Music Car Edition 2021 Annual Golden Melody List". The "Annual Golden Melody List" unites 20 automobile brands including BYD, Dongfeng Fengshen, GAC Aian, GAC Trumpchi, Geely Boyue, Geely Automobile, SAIC-GM, FAW-Volkswagen, FAW Audi, FAW Besturn, FAW Jiefang, FAW Hongqi, Changan Unicom, Changan Auchan, Dongfeng Nissan, Dongfeng DPCA, Wuling, Chery Automobile, Mercedes-Benz and SAIC-Volkswagen.
The content of the list includes two parts: the annual TOP100 songs and the TOP3 singers, which are calculated by combining the listening big data of users of various brands.
Bilibili:
Reached a strategic cooperation with Taihe Music Group
Bilibili announced that it will carry out in-depth cooperation with Taihe Music Group in music copyright and joint incubation of music content, and work together to open a comprehensive and innovative cooperation model, deepen the Chinese music industry, and bring users better and more diversified music content.
Taihe Music Group has artists such as Tian Fuzhen, Xu Song, Xu Jiaying, Liu Xijun, Xu Guanghan, Dai Quan, and other artists, as well as Click #15, Tangerine Sea and other bands. Station B said that in the future, Bilibili will bring more music and good gifts around artists.
Lickd：
Signed a multi-year agreement with Merlin, a digital music agency licensing agency
Merlin, a digital music agency licensing agency for independent labels and musicians, has a multi-year agreement with UK-based music licensing platform Lickd, which allows video creators to legally use copyrighted music and audio in their videos.
Merlin said the collaboration will inject its "work from tens of thousands of record labels and hundreds of thousands of musicians around the world into applicable content." This opens up revenue streams and increases market exposure for musicians.
Round Hill Music：
Acquisition of Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson's library
On January 14, Round Hill Music officially announced the acquisition of a "significant share" of Heart's guitarist Nancy Wilson's recording library. The deal also includes a long-term management agreement for the guitarist's neighboring rights income.
165 billion streaming streams will be streamed in Germany in 2021
According to data jointly released today by GfK and the German Music Industry Association (BVMI), Germany generated a total of 165 billion streaming in 2021, almost one-fifth more than the 138 billion in 2020. But according to previous year data (108 billion in 2019 and 80 billion in 2018), the growth rate of streaming media is declining (pictured is Luciano, the second-most listened musician in Spotify, Germany).
Record label/music label
Warner Music acquires a majority stake in African music distribution company Africaori
News on January 13 that Warner Music Group has acquired a majority stake in Africa. The latter is a well-known music distribution, music copyright management and artist management company in Africa.
Africori currently serves 7,000 artists and 850 clients. In 2021, the music the company distributes on streaming platforms generates hundreds of millions of views and billions of YouTube views.
Warner Music said Africori would keep the company running independently and current CEO Yoel Kenan would remain.
Times Fengjun's trademark applications for several Times Youth Leagues were rejected
According to Tianyan, recently, the status of a number of "Times Youth League" trademarks applied for registration by the Chongqing branch of Beijing Times Fengjun Culture and Art Development Co., Ltd. was changed to awaiting rejection and review, and the relevant trademark applications were filed in May 2021, involving communication services, scientific instruments, clothing, shoes and hats, etc.
It is reported that the trademark of the Times Youth League has been successfully registered by a company in Zhuhai, and the company's application date is January 2021.
Cosmos Music acquires Ace Records to acquire a large number of music libraries
Cosmos Music, one of Scandinavia's largest independent labels, acquired a "majority stake" in the London Ace Records library, which covers 9,000 mastering and 3,000 compositional rights.
These tracks include works by legendary musicians such as John Lee Hooker, Etta James, B.B King, Millie Jackson, and more. Cosmos said it will take over the large number of recordings and songs that Ace has acquired over the years. In addition, it will focus on the marketing, sales and promotion of these mastering and agency rights in the digital marketplace, as well as the licensing of synchronization rights and other aspects, as well as brand opportunities.
PRO Agency signed a neighboring rights agreement with independent music company Secretly
Pro Agency, a neighboring authority, signed an agreement to update neighboring rights with Secretly Distribution, an independent music company in the United States. The initial collaboration between the two began in 2019 with a focus on copyright management of music libraries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The agreement has now been expanded into a multi-regional global agreement that came into effect in January 2022.
New songs/new specialties/new roundups/newcomers
Yu Ding Ito (Soda Green) re-recorded album "Different Names Album" was officially released
Yu Ding Ito officially announced the "Yu Ding Ito Replica Plan New Ito Column" Vol . 1 "Album with Different Names" has been digitally preemptively launched on January 14, pre-order of physical albums began on the same day, and was officially released on February 18.
In this remake plan, the album invited xu Qianxiu, the original producer of the year, to act as the producer of CD1, and CD2 invited Toot to produce 4 songs of "Believe In Music", "Spider Sky", "I Don'tCare" and "Air", and the others were co-producers by Qingfeng and Xu Qianxiu. Yu Ding Yu said: "The reason for the remake is because the process is challenging, thanks to the unexpected harvest. ”
Wang Jiaer released a new single "Wang Jiaer"
Wang Jiaer's new 2022 Chinese single "Wang Jiaer" was launched worldwide, and the MV was broadcast simultaneously on platforms at home and abroad. The song was composed by Wang Jiaer himself, and in the form of lyrical music, presents a story about "Wang Jiaer" himself. This song is the first blockbuster masterpiece of Wang Jiaer's upcoming Chinese album.
After seven years, Han Hong launched a new album "Human Theater"
Han Hong's new album "Human Theater" was officially launched, the new album contains six new songs "If You Are Moonlight", "Human Theater", "I Am that Child", "I Say", "Drama", "White Skirt", this time a change in the past musical style, with different styles to highlight the musical attitude, is Han Hong's completely different new attempt.
Li Yugang's new song "Huaxia" was publicly released
On January 15, the final chapter of Li Yugang's new work "Wanjiang" trilogy in 2022, "Huaxia", was officially released online and publicly.
Before the launch of "Huaxia", Li Yugang excitedly shared the sample of the newly made song to his mentor Mr. Han Meilin. After listening to the song, Han Meilin was deeply moved and gave it a high evaluation, and also wrote the word "Huaxia" to Li Yugang.
"To You, My New Business Card" Season 3 Guest Official Announcement
The innovative custom variety show produced by Douyin and broadcast by Hunan Satellite TV in conjunction with the third season of "To You, My New Business Card" "Special "Constitution" Field" was officially announced on January 15.
The rescheduled program will customize the personalized variety content around the artists, leaving them with a different life experience at the same time, but also allowing the audience to see a fresher shining point on them. This season's show will unlock the multi-faceted life of "musical ghost" Liu Xianhua to see how he breaks out of his comfort zone.
Lavigne Avril Lavigne will release a new album at the end of February
On January 13, Avril Lavigne's new album "Love Sux" will be released on February 25, 2022, with a total of 12 songs. This Friday, the album's new song "Love It When You Hate Me" will be the first to warm up for release.
An Qixuan returns with a new single
At 5 p.m. on January 12, An Qixuan released the return of the new single "Slow Dance" and MV, which have been listed on TME's major music streaming platforms.
Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" is diamond certified
Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You is a diamond certified by the Recording Association of America (RIAA). Once the album and single sell 10 million copies (or equivalent units) in the United States, RIAA will certifie them as diamonds. This marks the late singer's fourth diamond certification for his song.
Park Jae-bum may set up a new company to make idol groups
According to industry insiders, Park Jae-bum, who resigned as a representative of AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC at the end of last year, recently began to prepare for the establishment of his own planning company. According to the news, Kakao Entertainment will cooperate with Park Jae-bum and will invest a huge amount of money in the establishment of a new planning company for Park Jae-bum, so it has attracted more attention.
In response, Kakao Entertainment said, "Park Jae-bum is an artist who exerts his talents in a variety of fields such as singers and producers, and we are discussing various forms of commercial cooperation, but we have not yet determined the specific content." ”
It is reported that the company founded by Park Jae-bum this time will create an idol group.
American musician AI's new single "庥" landed on the planet distribution system
The latest single "Yu" by female singer AI from the United States is distributed throughout the Asian network, and the song has been listened to on major streaming media platforms such as NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music, and KKBOX.
AI, American singer, songwriter and record producer. Her first single was numbered 33rd on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart, followed by the independent release of her debut EP, which garnered more than 3 million views.
Online live/offline live
The TMLC Tencent Music Live BroadcastIng Ceremony was held on January 16
Tencent Music Entertainment Group held the TMLC Tencent Music Live Broadcasting Ceremony on January 16, 2022, with the theme of "Spotlight Night", inviting Nicholas Tse, Cai Guoqing, Guo Tao, Lin Xiaofeng, Mao Buyi, Taishan Band, Zhao Rang, Zhang Yuan, Meng Jia, Yuan Yonglin, a total of 10 groups of top musicians in the Chinese music scene, to send warm music moments to users on the cold winter night with emotional songs.
Liu Shuang's closing performance with the original band will be held on January 23
Due to the change of the original members, Liu Shuang's final performance with the first generation band "Go to His Real Estate Case Office" will be held on January 23 at the Bandai Namco Palace in Shanghai.
The Gojo New Year's Gala was broadcast live on video numbers on January 12
Modern Sky officially announced that the "Tiger Tiger Shengwei New Year's Gala" was broadcast exclusively on the WeChat video account at 20:00 on January 12, 2022.
This is the third phase of the "Strawberry Ranger" program cooperated by Modern Sky and WeChat Video. This time, as a "New Year's Party" and an additional program, Gojo interacted with fans online at the end of the performance.
Used Roses released tour adjustment notice
On January 13, Secondhand Rose released a notice about the adjustment of the "Bulk Diary" tour of "Summer of Ice City". Shanghai station and Hangzhou station ended in the warm-up years ago, and the national tour cities began one after another after the year. Shenyang, Jinan and Guangzhou stations were postponed.
They said: "After the cold winter, we will definitely see each other warmly in 2022." ”
White Cat Laundry "Take time, stay in a daze" Shenyang field returns
White Cat Laundry recently released that last year, affected by the epidemic and failed to arrive as promised, "take time, stay in a daze" Vol.1 Shenyang field is about to return. Cosmos, Which will gather Wenwen, Wenque and Vientiane, will be opened on March 19 at the LiveHouse of Shenyang Raw Material Warehouse.
Coachella Music Festival announces the 2022 lineup
The 2022 Coachella Valley Festival will return on April 15-17 and 22-24. Today, the official website of the festival announced the lineup of the performance. Led by Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Ye (Kanye West) and Swedish House Mafia, it also includes Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Danny Elfman, Doja Cat, Run the Jewels, Jamie xx, carly Rae Jepsen and many other artists.
The Fuji Rock Music Festival will take place at the end of July
The official website of Fuji Rock Music Festival in Japan has been updated and the date of the event has been announced. The 2022 Fuji Rock Music Festival will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Niigata Ski Resort.
Bonnaroo Music Festival unveils the 2022 lineup
The 2022 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place June 16-19 at Bonnaroo Farm in Nashville. Recently, the organizers announced the lineup of musicians, including Tool, J. Cole, Stevie Nicks, The Chicks, Machine Gun Kelly, Flume, Illenium, Roddy Ricch, 21 Savage and so on.
Music marketing
Taihe Music and Jiang Xiaobai joined forces to open a tavern
On the same day, the strategic cooperation conference between Jiang Xiaobai and Taihe Music Group was held at the same time as the first store of Jiang Xiaobai Liquor Museum in Chengdu. At the press conference, the representatives of Jiang Xiaobai and Taihe Music Group respectively delivered speeches, jointly expressing their determination and expectations for cooperation, in the next cooperation, Jiang Xiaobai will carry out in-depth cooperation with Taihe Music Group xiudong, so that wine and music can be presented in the most advanced form in Jiang Xiaobai Liquor Hall.
LUTRA and Modern Sky have jointly launched trendy Xida liquor products
Recently, LUTRA Le Otter and Modern Sky "2022 LUTRA Drink New Product Launch Conference" was held in Shanghai Highway Store. The core product of the conference is a trendy western wine jointly developed by LUTRA Le Otter and Modern Sky - Le Otter Modern Xida Wine.
Based on the brand concept of "closely connecting music, trends, art and other young people's lifestyles", the evening conference was in the form of AfterParty, inviting people from new consumers, music art, street culture and other circles to attend, and there was no limit to the public.
Different from the simple IP joint name, Le Otter Modern Xida Wine is a deep co-creation of LUTRA Le Otter and Modern Sky, and it is also a fast-selling product that Modern has personally dabbled in, and will then be sold as a long-term basic product in various scenes.
other
The shortlisted nominations for the 4th and 5th Singing Committee Music Festivals were officially announced
After two rounds of selection by a jury composed of 200 professionals, as well as two rounds of voting by the member organizations of the Singing Committee, and under the strict supervision of PwC PwC, the CMA, a biennial music festival returning in the form of a biennale, has finally announced the shortlist of 35 awards for 2019 and 2020.
After the nomination is announced, the fourth and fifth CMA will usher in the final evaluation, and the jury composed of music creators, producers, planners, managers, singers, sound recordists, designers, media personalities and other professionals in various fields related to the music industry will be carefully considered and fully demonstrated to vote for the best of the year for each award.
The cross-strait "Winter Olympics" Hualiu Music Album Solicitation Launched Fang Wenshan served as the producer of the album
Under the guidance of the Cross-Strait Taiwan Compatriots Non-Governmental Exchange Promotion Association, the cross-strait magazine and Hualiu Music Group jointly sponsored the cross-strait "Winter Olympics and Fight for the Future" Hualiu Music Album Collection Activity, which was officially launched recently, and collected original works from young musicians on both sides of the strait, especially on both sides of the strait. It is reported that this activity is the first activity to show the spiritual outlook of young musicians on both sides of the strait in welcoming the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The event also invited Mr. Fang Wenshan, a Hualiu musician and lyricist, to lead the production of the album of this event, and participated in the lyrics of some songs, as well as invited Huang Yuxun, music director of Jay Chou's concert, as the music director of this album, and Fei'er Orchestra Ah Qin as the production coordinator, in addition, the event will also invite other outstanding musicians from both sides of the strait to participate in the creation and singing of the music album.
Pacific Asset Management will enter the field of music copyright
The music copyright field has attracted investment giants such as Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, and KKR.
January 15 news, one of the world's largest investment companies, Pacific Asset Management (PIMCO) will also enter this field. According to the Financial Times, Pacific Investment Management has formed an alliance with BMG to jointly acquire the rights to the song.
BMG has already reached a partnership with KKR, and recently completed a joint acquisition of John Legend and ZZ Top libraries.
Music Festivals and Music Federation ESNS launches charts and festival insight tools
The Festival and Music Association ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) recently launched the ESNS Radar and Analytics feature, a European music chart and festival insight tool. The leaderboard will be based on more than 60 radio stations in Europe, as well as streaming data from Spotify and YouTube. Access is required for analytics tools, ESNS Analytics, which provides information about the artist, an overview of the annual broadcast, broadcast history for the past 28 days, Spotify and social media follow counts, and festival bookings.
SoundCharts will serve as the project's data partner. In addition, the ESNS Federation will be held online from January 19 to 22, 2022.
The Rolling Stones will issue 60th anniversary stamps
Royal Mail revealed that in commemoration of the Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary, they will issue a special set of 12 stamps. The series includes 8 classic live photos, plus 2 band photos and 2 touring posters.
YouTube's first video with more than 10 billion views was born, and it was a children's song
In November 2020, the children's song "Baby Shark" from Bumper Fox became the most watched video ever on YouTube. Recently, it broke a new milestone – becoming the first video on YouTube to exceed 10 billion views.
The second most viewed video on YouTube is the Spanish divine comedy "Despacito", which has been played 7.7 billion times, the number one view last year, but this year is far behind "Baby Shark Dance".
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