Spotify launch music relief project to help support artists
Spotify launch the COVID-19 Music Relief project which has been set up to help support artists financially during the coronavirus pandemic
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Gibson TV brings artists together for HomeMade Music Sessions
Artists including Halestorm, ZZ Top and more join forces for Gibson’s new online series which helps artists share their music during the global lockdown
Music industry launches Love Record Stores campaign to help local indies
Initiative to help independent record stores survive in the current climate is launched - music lovers asked to participate on social media with the hashtag #LoveRecordStores
Buy a virtual pint and help support your local independent music venues
Crowdfunding drive set up to support independent venues who are under threat due to coronavirus pandemic
Looking for a blues festival? Here's one you can watch from your living room
UPDATED The Lockdown Festival delivered 16 acts via Facebook – you can watch them all here
Spotify urged to pay artists more during COVID-19 pandemic
A petition has been set up calling on streaming giant Spotify to triple the amount they pay artists, and make the move permanent as musicians continue to struggle financially
Grammy organisers and MusiCares set up fund for struggling artists
The Recording Academy and MusiCares call on the entire music community including labels and streaming services to join them - as Bandcamp launch drive to help artists
UK music industry calls for “urgent clarity” on impact of coronavirus on live events
The move comes after UK government ask people to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres, but stopped short of an outright ban meaning insurers could avoid paying out on losses
Live Nation and AEG suspend all large-scale tours until April
Live Nation and AEG have recommended that all large-scale tours should be halted until April due to coronavirus
The Brothers celebrate 50 years of The Allmans with epic setlist
All-star cast comes together at Madison Square Garden in New York to pay tribute to the Allman Brothers Band - watch pro-shot video
Watch 100 musicians play AC/DC's T.N.T. on the tropical island of Reunion
AC/DC's T.N.T. played on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion in the spirit of international fraternity
Blues Pills are back with new album Holy Moly!
Blues Pills will release their third studio album Holy Moly! this summer - watch video for the first single Proud Woman
Joe Bonamassa unveils new project The Sleep Eazys
Joe Bonamassa will release the fully instrumental album Easy To Buy, Hard To Sell next month - listen to the first single Bond (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)
Watch the Kris Barras Band’s hilarious new video for What A Way To Go
Plus: rising British rocker Barras announces first ever European headlining tour
This is the epic setlist from last night’s all-star Peter Green tribute show
Mick Fleetwood, David Gilmour, Steven Tyler, Billy Gibbons and more pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac founder
Robin Trower announces 2020 European Tour
Legendary guitarist Robin Trower's 2020 European Tour will kick off in April
Mick Fleetwood announces all-star Peter Green box set - watch rehearsal footage
Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate The Music Of Peter Green And The Early Years Of Fleetwood Mac will be released in October
Beth Hart and Kenny Wayne Shepherd star on brand new blues podcast
The Blues Podcast features Beth Hart, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Kris Barras
Watch Eric Clapton, Roger Waters and more pay tribute to Ginger Baker
The stars comes out to play in London as Eric Clapton & Friends celebrate the life of Ginger Baker