May/June
Founder of Gradute records ‘Dave Virr’ dies.
The
man who originally started with a chain of small indie stores, who then
formed Gradute records signing UB40 has died after a
long illness.
Dave was one of the first indie labels to introduce a 50/50 profit deal for artists.
Dave was one of the first indie labels to introduce a 50/50 profit deal for artists.
UB40
as we know have become the biggest reggae influced bands of all time.
Labelwithoutborders.com
With
the digital world and the internet making the earth a smaller place, a
new digital label has been set up to support emerging world wide talent.
The label was offically launched by the State Premier for Queensland the Hon. Peter Beattie.
The label was offically launched by the State Premier for Queensland the Hon. Peter Beattie.
To support its launch sister label MSR has released the first EP collection of bands they have discovered in Australia.
London Calling
This years event is going to be bigger and better organisers claim. June 28th-29th Earls Court London.
For more information visit:
www.londoncalling2007.com
MUSEXPO 2007 L.A.
The 3rd Musexpo was a great success with Key Players in the Music industry attending.
A&R gurus from around the world gathered for conference.
Bands perfoming included Scotland's very own ‘ Jvroiets’ and Australian band ‘Transport’ who start their UK tour at the Walkabout Bar, Shepherds Bush may 15th.
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