by: Ross Goldenberg May 14, 2021 Chicago is clearly the place to be for festival season’s impending comeback, with Spring Awakening now joining the city’s already bursting fall schedule that includes both North Coast Music Festival, ARC Fest’s September premiere, and Lollapalooza‘s reported summer return. Dubbed with an apt, temporary Autumn Equinox rebrand, Spring Awakening …
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‘Earth Day! The Musical’ Live Stream Features Bill Nye, Justin Bieber, Steve Aoki & More [WATCH]
Earth Day! The Musical is happening today in collaboration with Facebook Watch and EARTHDAY.org. The event features a star-studded lineup of acts including Bill Nye, Justin Bieber and Steve Aoki. The stream focuses on climate change, bringing awareness and breathing excitement into the cause. In addition, Facebook launches its #RestoreOurEarthChallenge, calling on viewers around the …
Glastonbury Tributes Pyramid Stage Designer Bill Harkin Following His Death
Glastonbury remembers Bill Harkin, the legend who designed and built the iconic Pyramid Stage. He passed away today, at age 83. In 1971, the stage concept came to Harkin in a dream. According to BBC, it was built of scaffolding and plastic sheeting and proudly held its ground at Glastonbury for a decade, becoming an …
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Watch Jenny Lewis and Bill Murray cover Drake’s ‘Laugh Now Cry Later’
Jenny Lewis and Bill Murray have teamed up for an unlikely cover of Drake‘s 2020 hit ‘Laugh Now Cry Later’. The pair have been friends for years, with Lewis previously appearing and singing alongside the Hollywood legend in 2015’s Netflix holiday special A Very Murray Christmas. Shared via her Instagram, the clip showcases the former …
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Save Our Stages Act Officially Passed Alongside COVID-19 Relief Bill
While the reality that Americans receiving only $600 in extra stimulus as part of the new COVID-19 relief bill passed by congress this week is disheartening, and honestly insulting, there is a silver lining in that the Save Our Stages relief bill has officially passed, as well. On Monday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi …
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COVID-19 relief bill includes new law that would make illegal streaming a felony
by: Rachel Narozniak Dec 23, 2020 Congress’ 5,000-page COVID-19 relief bill holds promise for US citizens, small businesses, and independent music venues alike, but below the surface, it carries a hefty penalty: a 10-year prison sentence for illegal streaming. Included among the pages of the bill is the “Protecting Lawful Streaming Act,” which seeks to …
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US Congress passes COVID-19 stimulus bill that would make illegal streaming a felony
The US Congress has passed a COVID-19 stimulus bill that includes an anti-piracy proposal that would punish for-profit, illegal streaming services with felony penalties of up to 10 years in jail. Passed by Congress on Monday night (December 21), the US$900billion stimulus package will revive unemployment benefits and launch a round of $600 stimulus payments …
Congress passes COVID-19 relief bill with $15 billion in funding for independent venues – Dancing Astronaut
by: Rugby Scruggs Dec 21, 2020 On December 20, the United States Congress reached an agreement on a $900 billion relief package that, in addition to granting an individual payment of $600 to each qualifying American, will afford $15 billion to “venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “I’m …