January 2021

Germany had 139 Bn music streams in 2020

17/01/2021

Germany had 139 Bn music streams in 2020 which represents two thirds (65.7%) of sales in Germany according the BVMI, the German music industry association. Figures gathered by BVMI in collaboration with GfK Entertainment that there were a third more streams in 2020 compared to 2019 (107 Bn) and three quarters more than in 2018, when 79.5 billion streams were measured. The number of all streaming views since the start of recording in 2013 adds up […]

Bandsintown launches live music streaming subscription

16/01/2021

Bandsintown launches live music streaming subscription, Bandsintown PLUS, giving subscribers an ‘All Access Pass’ to more than 25 exclusive live shows every month. The service cost $9.99 a month with a 7 Day free trial and is currently only available in the US. Bandsintown PLUS’s debut lineup for January and February includes Adeline, Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief’s first ever solo livestream, Bakai, Brijean, Bye Beneco, Chrome Sparks, Chromeo, Claud, Diamond Thug, Empress Of, Fleet […]

Sonos Radio adds more artist stations and shows

16/01/2021

Sonos Radio adds more artist stations and shows including hand-curated channels from D’Angelo, FKA twigs, Björk and The Chemical Brothers. Sonos Radio is its third most streamed service and there will also be new radio shows from artists currently streaming on Sonos Radio, including Thom Yorke, Brittany Howard, Dolly Parton and Third Man Records. Additionally, new genre stations will be added including Blacksmith Radio from Corey Smyth, industry veteran and manager to renowned talent such as De La Soul, Vince Staples, Mos […]

BBC Sounds app joins Sky Q

16/01/2021

BBC Sounds app joins Sky Q and is available now to all Sky Q customers in the UK, offering more than 80,000 hours of audio content, including live BBC radio broadcasts, music mixes, and podcasts from the likes of Joe Wicks, Stacey Dooley, Louis Theroux and George the Poet. The BBC Sounds app joins existing apps on Sky Q including BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Netflix. To open the app, users just need […]

UK entertainment sales boom during lockdown

09/01/2021

UK entertainment sales boom during lockdown with entertainment sales increasing in 2020 by 16.8% to £9.05 Bn according to preliminary data compiled by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). It was the fastest growth rate since records began, driven above all by digital services, who saw revenues increase by £1.4 Bn over 2019 to a new high of £7.8 Bn. Digital video services spearheaded by Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video increased revenues by a remarkable 37.7% over 2019 while […]

Deezer introduces sponsored playlists

09/01/2021

Deezer introduces sponsored playlists to allow advertisers to ‘take over’ editorial playlists to promote their brands and get closer to millions of Free subscribers. According to Deezer, ‘Brands can choose to exclusively sponsor any of Deezer’s popular, curated editorial playlists that fit their offering and target audience. The chosen playlist will feature a large image of the company across the header, along with a link to their website and dedicated audio adverts.’ Emilie Proyart, VP […]

Music consumption in UK up 8.2% in 2020

04/01/2021

Music consumption in UK up 8.2% in 2020 with 155 million albums or their equivalent either streamed or purchased with growth led by streaming fuelled by label investment. The figures were released today by the BPI, based on Official Charts Company data. The increase in consumption was achieved despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a devastating effect on the live music sector. Demand initially dipped around the start of the […]