The COVID-19 crisis in India has been dominating headlines as of late, with total cases in the country skyrocketing past 19 million Sunday morning. Stepping up to help are 14 Indian musicians, who this week released the SOS compilation album in support of those providing relief on the ground. Out April 30th via AsymetriK, the 14-track …
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M.I.A. launches crowdfunding campaign for Saint Vincent volcano relief
M.I.A. has started a crowdfunding campaign in support of people affected by the recent volcanic eruptions on the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Last Friday (April 9), the La Soufrière volcano erupted, covering the island in ash and forcing more than 16,000 people to evacuate their homes. As the BBC reports, the volcano …
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US Venues Can Apply for $16 Billion Worth of Pandemic Relief Starting April
A “much-needed lifeline for live venues” is coming. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) will soon begin funding over $16 billion worth of pandemic relief to venues across the United States. Venues can apply for the long-awaited financial grant starting in April via the Small Business Administration (SBA). This funding could potentially reimburse up to …
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US music venues can apply for pandemic relief grants in April
by: Ariel King Mar 23, 2021 The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) is offering $16 billion in funding to live venues, museums, theaters, and other entertainment spaces that have remained closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for relief grants will be available via the Small Business Administration (SBA) website on April 8. SBA …
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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor to appear on Comic Relief livestream marathon
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor will be a guest on a Comic Relief livestream marathon, which is taking place tonight (March 12). The team behind the award-winning comedy podcast No Such Thing As A Fish are hosting a one-off, 20-hour special in aid of Comic Relief. A total of 35 guests will join the NSTAAF team for …
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deadmau5 tapped for Rock ‘N’ Relief benefit concert – Dancing Astronaut deadmau5 tapped for Rock ‘N’ Relief benefit concert
by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 26, 2021 The two-day Rock ‘N’ Relief virtual concert in support of the Community Organized Relief Effort’s (CORE’s) COVID-19 vaccination program will feature a performance from none other than deadmau5. Though dates for the digital fundraiser have yet to be announced, the event, curated by Linda Perry, will broadcast live from …
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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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 …
This Free Virtual Silent Disco is Donating $1 Per Viewer to COVID-19 Musician Relief
It’s no secret that the pandemic has hit musicians especially hard, and Colorado company Tyler, The Creative—not affiliated with rapper Tyler, The Creator—is hoping to lend a hand via their upcoming “Stay Home Silent Disco 2” livestream on January 8th, modeled after the event’s March edition. With a private donor on board to contribute $1 per …