beatBread has big plans to accelerate its growth in the artist funding space, and it’s just closed a $100 million institutional fund with asset manager Variant Investments to do so. Launched

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D TOUR, a network of independent venues and promoters offering national artists locally owned, unique venue experiences across multiple markets, launched last March with nine original founders. The group has

Continue readingIndependent Promoter Group D TOUR Expands Network of Indie Venues Across U.S.

Today artists have far more opportunities to become known and promote themselves without having to be backed by large companies or huge budgets. Today, many independent artists have been able

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Snapchat is launching a new Creator Fund, which it says is designed “to recognize emerging, independent artists for the critical role they play in driving creation”. Starting in August, Snap

Continue readingSnapchat To Pay Distrokid Artist Monthly Grants Up To $100,000 Via New ‘Sounds’ Creators Fund.

Stationhead, the social music platform for artists and fans around the world to connect, listen live, and stream together, announced the closing of a $12 million Series A financing round led

Continue readingMusic Industry Leaders Invest $12 Million in Stationhead to Grow Social Audio Platform.