“I am continuing the personal work required to be a better and more accountable member of the music community. I also appreciate it shouldn’t take a brave stance to enact change, and I hope theirs brings more progress to our entire community. I wholeheartedly apologise to them both.” … [Read more...] about Benee’s manager Paul McKessar hands back Aotearoa Music Award, apologises for past behaviour
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South Waikato music festival a New Zealand first
In what will be the first of its kind in New Zealand, some of the country’s top artists will perform during a two day camping music festival surrounded by natural hot spring spas, 9-hole golf, tennis courts, restaurant, pub, and native forest at the historic Okoroire Hotel near Tīrau. … [Read more...] about South Waikato music festival a New Zealand first
Grammy-nominated K-pop band BTS to release BE (Essential Edition) on February 19
South Korean band BTS, who entertained the audience by releasing three tracks last year, is all set to release a new version of their new album BE. Titled as BE (Essential Edition), the septet will be releasing the new edition on February 19. The essential edition comes after their BE (Deluxe Edition) which had released last November. From topping the Billboard Hot 100 to grabbing their first-ever Grammy nomination, BTS has established themselves by dominating the world of entertainment with their music. Read AlsoThrowback Thursday: When BTS talked about the phenomenal success of their Grammy nominated track 'Dynamite' … [Read more...] about Grammy-nominated K-pop band BTS to release BE (Essential Edition) on February 19
Kelly Clarkson reacts to her show taking over Ellen DeGeneres’s top spot
“Kelly is always thinking outside the box, so it’s no surprise TV insiders are making their own predictions about what could happen if, and when, there comes a point that Ellen’s contract ends. But it would be totally premature to assume anything at this time,” said the source. … [Read more...] about Kelly Clarkson reacts to her show taking over Ellen DeGeneres’s top spot
Finland Investigating Whether Biden Inauguration Soundtrack Violated Copyright Laws
"For a moment there I could have sworn the Marine Band was playing Finlandia! (Maybe some American march that borrows from the hymn?). Anyway, just tuned in and the inauguration already gets an A+ from me", Finnish-American conductor and violinist Aku Sorensen shared his take on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Finland Investigating Whether Biden Inauguration Soundtrack Violated Copyright Laws