Ian Courtney, Author at CelebrityAccess

Canada Not Keen On Cannabis Sponsored Festivals

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) — While cannabis is due to become legal for recreational purposes in across Canada in October, it seems unlikely to be featured at music festivals there any time…

As Apple Music ‘Passes’ Spotify, Remember That Apple’s Strength Is Also Its Weakness

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

(Hypebot) — The typical headline goes something like this: Apple Music Passes Spotify In The US. Along with ignoring that Spotify still leads in the US when factoring in its…

Vivendi Reveals Plans For A New Festival In Limoges For 2019

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

LIMOGES, Frances (CelebrityAccess) — French entertainment giant Vivendi revealed that they are staging a new festival in the city of Limoges in 2019. According to French newspaper Le Populaire du Centre,…

Crime Down, DUI Up At Country Thunder Music Fest

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

CRAVEN, SK (CelebrityAccess) — It was the best of times and the worst of times at for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the Country Thunder Saskatchewan festival over the…

Universal Music Canada Ties Up With eSports Organization Luminosity Gaming

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) — Universal Music Canada announced that it has partnered with the Canadian eSports operation Luminosity Gaming in a bid to fuse music and competitive gaming. The deal, announced…

Live Nation To Operate Cleveland’s Masonic Auditorium

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH (CelebrityAccess) — TempleLive and Live Nation announced that Cleveland’s Masonic Auditorium, recently acquired by TempleLive, has joined Live Nation’s venue portfolio. “The Masonic was the next logical move…

BMG To Revive ‘Live From Daryl’s House’

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

PAWLING, NY (CelebrityAccess) — BMG announced a that they have struck a partnership to revive the popular televised music series Live From Daryl’s House, hosted by former Hall & Oates…

Spotify Taps Palestinian Artist Suhel Nafar To Develop Arab Music & Culture Hub

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Streaming music giant Spotify has appointed Suhel Nafar as to help the company raise its profile in the Middle East. Nafar, who will be based in…

Odunsi Signs With Warner/Chappell

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 16, 2018

LONDON, (CelebrityAccess) — Songwriter, singer, and producer Odunsi (The Engine) has pacted with Warner Music’s publishing unit Warner/Chappell Music for worldwide distribution. A native of Lagos, Odunsi, whose real name is…

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Tops Weekend Box Office

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2018

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – This week, Sony’s family-friendly animated sequel “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” topped the worldwide weekend box office, even though it didn’t include either lightsabers or spandex-clad…

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