Mitchell Bayer-Goldman is Co-founder and COO of Volta XR, here he he discusses how performances can be enhanced by the application of existing technology. Festival goers expectations are higher than ever, especially with the large supply of events this Summer after a two year festival hiatus due to the pandemic. As such, festival organisers are tirelessly trying to outcompete one another for ticket sales. Positioning themselves as curated, branded experiences through things like unique aesthetic and community engagement is the norm. Not to mention bespoke artist programming, value-adds & perks, competitions & giveaways, workshops, and larger scale event production. But…
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Amsterdam Dance Event and gobal early-stage venture capital investor Antler join forces to launch a competition in which the most innovative startup is worth a €100K investment plus dedicated coaching.ADE, now more than ever, has a focus on the future of music and its surrounding industries. Both parties believe a big part of the reality of tomorrow is imagined today, by innovators, visionaries, and creators of all kinds: entrepreneurs. That is why ADE and Antler are launching the 2022 ADE & Antler Startup Competition, to invest in and support exceptional people with world-changing ideas. Entries are open to anyone starting…
Set to launch later in 2022, CyberLive is, according to its founders, here to change the future of live online entertainment. Its unique CyberLive Coin ($CYLIV) is a utility token investment coin and exclusive currency for all transactions within the entire CyberLive platform. CyberLive has been designed to bridge the gap between in real life concert experiences and those experienced online. It aims to break down the glass barriers between artists and fans with its innovative, new and immersive internet platform which uses blockchain technology to reinvent concert experiences in a Metaverse and physical space. Inside CyberLive, audiences are no…
The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) has launched a petition to urge UK collecting society, PRS for Music to reconsider its decision to slash funding to the talent development body, PRS Foundation. At last week’s PRS for Music’s (PRS) Annual General Meeting and Members’ Day, it was announced that PRS would cut the funding which it provides to the Foundation by 60% in 2024. Outlining the importance of PRS Foundation’s work, To highlight the growing calls for a rethink, the FAC has launched a public petition to allow fans and those across the music industry to demonstrate their support for continued…
NTIA Survey Shows Devastating Impact of Cost Inflation on Night Time Economy Businesses Following extensive research carried out by the NTIA into over 200 businesses within the Night Time Economy, 53.2% of respondents are seeing a 30% increase in operating costs compared to pre pandemic levels. 48% of respondents are ‘barely breaking even’ when asked if their business is still profitable based on the increase of trade cost, with a further 20.2% stating that they’re losing money.44.7% of respondents are ‘unsure’ if their business will survive the next 12 months, with an additional 20.8% stating they are ‘not confident’Those who…
As some festivals return for the first time in two years, it’s important to consider how you can support your favourite festival and the environment, while still enjoying your weekend. Simon Ashton, managing director, Simon Safety, discusses the issues with festival toilets, the environmental problems this can cause, and uncovers how festival-goers can solve their toilet troubles this summer with ease. The state of play As festival season gets underway, it’s time to talk about everyone’s least favourite part – the toilets. Last year, attendees of Victorious festival in Portsmouth reported waiting for up to an hour to use the…
The NTIA Board recently unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester and Co-Founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Sacha has worked hand in hand with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years, and has established himself as one of the stand out voices within the sector. This appointment will add considerable weight to the Board, in the drive to raise awareness of the importance of the night time industry to the UK economy.Over the last three years, the trade association has become a…
MPs and Peers have elected Kevin Brennan MP as the new Chair of the influential All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music. With more than 100 members, the group is one of the largest in Westminster. It brings together MPs, Peers and the music industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, which contributed £5.8 billion to the UK economy pre-pandemic. Former Shadow Culture Minister Kevin Brennan, a keen musician and songwriter, was elected as Chair at the APPG’s inaugural meeting of this Parliament on Wednesday. Following his election, Kevin said: “I’m looking forward to working with all sectors…
When it comes to planning any kind of event, there is a lot for you to think about. Whilst you might be thinking about refreshments, music, and décor, how much thought do you give to the sustainability of your event? The state of the environment is now at the forefront of many people’s minds, and it is important that we all do our bit to help the planet, and these events can be a great place to start. One of the biggest problems with any kind of event or festival is the amount of waste that it can create. Event…
On Sunday, May 29, at 20:00 CET the second charity telethon Save Ukraine — #StopWar will startsimultaneously in the capital cities of Germany and Ukraine. The purpose of the event is to draw theattention of the world community to the dramatic events taking place in Ukraine and to raise funds for the purchase of medical equipment for healthcare institutions that provide medical assistance to the wounded and injured, including the purchase of surgical C-arm X-ray machines. The fundraising will be conducted through the United24 global initiative. All donations will be automatically transferred to the accounts of the National Bank of…