NTIA shares disappointment at lack of funding from latest round of Cultural Recovery Fund

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has shared its disappointment at some key contemporary music businesses missing out on cultural recovery funding. READ MORE: The beat goes on: how the UK dance scene’s DJs, clubs and festivals are fighting for survival Announced yesterday (April 2), the latest round of the UK government’s Cultural Recovery Fund awarded …

Glastonbury Festival among recipients of latest Cultural Recovery Fund grants

The latest round of the UK government’s Cultural Recovery Fund has been announced today (April 2). The £1.57bn support package, which was announced last July, provides financial support for music venues, independent cinemas, museums, galleries, theatres and heritage sites as they weather the financial impact of coronavirus. After Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed that the funding will …

“Recovery isn’t a straight line”

Lady Gaga‘s dogwalker Ryan Fischer has revealed that he had part of his lung removed after being shot in the recent dognapping incident where two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen on the street. Posting on Instagram, Fischer spoke about how he ended up back in hospital after being initially discharged only weeks after …

The Concert Business vs. COVID-19: The Road to a 2021 Recovery

The global concert industry has historically been a very healthy business. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, every major indicator showed that touring was on pace to set a record in terms of economic activity. For instance, a 2019 report titled The Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2019–2023—commissioned by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)—noted …

As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis posts recovery update after setting himself on fire

Tim Lambesis has updated fans about his progress as he recovers from a fire accident that left him with burns covering 25% of his body. The As I Lay Dying vocalist, who reunited with the San Diego band in 2018 after he was released from prison in 2016 for plotting to kill his estranged wife, made the …

Hot Since 82 performs ‘Recovery’ set from hot air balloon [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Dec 1, 2020 Hot Since 82 is no stranger to exotic DJ locations. The Knee Deep In Sound head man has performed everywhere from an Ibiza pirate ship to a Croatian rooftop, but his latest locale is his most adventurous yet. Following Ben Böhmer’s lead, Hot Since 82 took to the skies …

Hot Since 82 Unveils Intimate Album “Recovery” Featuring Boy George, Jamie Jones, Rudimental, More

In 2019, Hot Since 82 shared an intimate look into a period of mourning with his 8-Track record. Flash forward to today, when he has continued to take his fans along on his journey with him to the next stage—Recovery. As his first full-length studio album, he describes the 13-track release as a “healing record” that has provided him …

Guitar Center Files Bankruptcy, Expects Recovery by End of Year

Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with efforts to restructure and refinance the company. Even before the pandemic happened and the shutdown began, online retailers such as Sweetwater became direct and fierce competitors with Guitar Center. Still, the nation’s largest retailer of music instruments expects to bounce back from bankruptcy by the end …

Hot Since 82 Shares First Preview of Upcoming Debut Full-Length Album, “Recovery”

With a brand new album on the way, Hot Since 82 is not cooling down any time soon. After the renowned house music producer announced his upcoming Recovery LP earlier this summer, he has finally offered fans a taste of honey before dropping the hive. Hot Since 82 took to social media to share a preview …