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Lee Burridge Music and Joy

Lee Burridge: Getting Lost in Music & Finding Joy

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Lee Burridge is not one for the limelight, yet somehow he found his way into a career that puts you front and center of it all. Taking to the DJ booth, he’s been commanding dancefloors all over the world for the past 30 years. However, while he’s become a well-respected electronic music mainstay, for Lee Burridge, music has always been the centerpiece. “I was on the microphone asking people to move their cars, so people could go home,” says Burridge reminiscing on his beginnings as a wedding DJ and playing at local nightclubs.  “I loved music, and actually is the same reason I DJ today is because I love music and love to share it.”

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Black Lives Matter Music Industry

Black Lives Matter: The Electronic Music Industry Must ACT

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BLACK LIVES MATTER. Music, including House and Techno, would not exist without black communities and artists. These are indisputable facts.

Denying this is not only a denial of our roots, but tantamount to racism.

It’s time. It’s time for music industry organizations and individuals to become purposefully active in joining and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Coronavirus Music Industry

Despite Coronavirus Music Industry To Nearly Double In Value by 2030, Predicts Goldman Sachs

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The global music industry is getting hit hard by the Coronavirus closures, with up to an estimated 25% drop in value in 2020 according to Goldman Sachs analysts.

Despite this bleak prediction, the same analysts foresee a much better future for the industry once the Coronavirus dust settles and we move through the upcoming decade. The American investment bank said in a research note made public this week that the live music industry would at first be “severely impacted” by the postponement and cancellation of events this year, but that over the longer-term they expect a strong rebound.

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Real Story: How One 50-Person Party In Connecticut Became a Nationwide “Coronavirus Spreader”

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While the overwhelming amount of electronic music promoters has understood the urgency and importance of putting a halt to all events until further notice in order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, we have come across a minority of irresponsible, selfish, money-driven promoters defying Federal, State and City orders by continuing to throw parties here in the United States. The risk? Becoming a nationwide Coronavirus spreader.

This type of senseless behavior is not only abhorrent, but extremely short-sighted too.

Ultimately, the more we come together now the more we will be separated in the months to come. If we were able to freeze everyone in the world 6 feet apart from others they don’t live with for the next 14 days we would have beat COVID-19, and while that is unrealistic, getting as close to that as possible is the entire goal of the various lockdown and stay-at-home policies Government officials are implementing around the globe.

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8 Books You Should Read During The Quarantine

Everything Is F*cked: 8 Books You Should Read During The Quarantine To Stay Productive & Mindful

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We miss the dance floor. We miss the rave. We miss our friends. But we will be back, and we will rave together again. While COVID-19 mandated shutdowns and quarantine have put our lives on hold, disrupting much of our plans for the next few months as well as our personal lives, we truly believe that there are silver linings to be found in any situation, no matter how negative they may be. It is with this in mind that we want to share 8 books you should read during the quarantine to remain productive and mindful. While these books are aimed as suggestions for electronic music artist and industry professionals, they apply to anyone.

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COVID-19: cancelled shows and refunds.

COVID-19 Opinion: Cancelled Shows and Refunds from Artists, Agencies, Promoters & Ticket Providers

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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting industries, businesses, families and individuals everywhere, and the entertainment industry has been one of the first sectors to be gravely affected by closures imposed to stop the spread of the novel virus. Due to COVID-19, industry professionals all over the world are now having to navigate the uncharted waters of mass cancelled shows and refunds.

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Quality & Traits of a Successful Music Producer and DJ

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With today’s technology advancements, it’s easy for almost anyone to translate their passion for electronic music into a career.

The myth of the bedroom producer is no longer a myth, and we often hear stories of discovered artists who broke through in the industry after putting in countless hours in the studio, honing their craft and grinding until their hard work paid off. We recently gave some tips on how to increase productivity in your home studio, tackling important subjects such as ergonomic studio set-ups, removing distractions, labeling samples, learning shortcuts and more.

But what makes someone a successful music artist? What traits must one possess to really get the most out of one’s passion for music production and/or DJing? While there are a lot of factors that come into play to make it in the music world, in order to turn passion into a career you must truly want it.

Here are some qualities most successful music artists possess, compiled after tens of hours of interviews with successful international DJs and electronic music producers.

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Over 250 Organizations Pledge To Address Gender Imbalance In The Music Industry

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Widening the focus and breadth of its Keychange initiative, the PRS Foundation has announced plans to increase the scope of its efforts currently aimed at addressing the gender imbalance in music festival lineups.

With this pledge, the PRS Foundation’s work will include broader aspects of the music industry, targeting record labels, orchestras, conservatories, broadcasters, live music venues and agents.

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How to Avoid Burnout In The Electronic Music Industry

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If you’re an artist trying to break into the industry, you’re going to make acquaintances and friends along the way, and whether you like it or not, that’s going to be your competition. Some are going to break through and make a name for themselves faster than you will. Don’t worry, don’t let it deter you either, success looks different on everybody. Conversely, you will see that some are going to wither away and give up entirely.

That’s where you should be worried.

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