Top Music Industry Exec Marc Geiger Says Don’t Expect to See Concerts Before 2022

Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine and Super Furry Animals.

Comedian and actor Marc Maron was left “traumatized” following the sudden death of his girlfriend, director Lynn Shelton.Shelton, a highly respected independent film and TV director, died in May aged 54 of a previously unidentified blood disorder.

Hundreds of key players in the U.K.'s music industry, including artists, managers, producers and record labels, are co-signing an urgent call to speak out against racism and intolerance. A letter, supported by the likes of The 1975, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Nile Rodgers and Lewis Capaldi, major U.K.

#NoSilenceInMusic.Organisers said it was prompted by 'too many examples of racism and intolerance' in the industry.It follows an anti-Semitic outburst by grime artist Wiley around a fortnight ago, which led to a social media blackout.Wiley, real name is Richard Cowie, posted a series of posts on the social media site starting last month, and was initially given a temporary ban.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up

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Hundreds of key players in the U.K.'s music industry, including artists, managers, producers and record labels, are co-signing an urgent call to speak out against racism and intolerance.

U2 have donated a further $1,500,000 (£1.2m) to helping the live music survive during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.It comes after the Bono-fronted rock band donated €10m to Irish COVID-19 relief efforts back in April.According to Billboard, this new amount also includes the €200,000 (£180K) amount that the group raised in a recent fundraiser for Ireland’s music industry.Bono and the Edge shared a video of their acoustic rendition of the Led Zeppelin classic ‘Stairway To

U2, a band renowned for their long-running charitable efforts on a global scale, is continuing to give back during the coronavirus pandemic. After donating €10m to Irish COVID-19 relief efforts back in April, the rock outfit is now donating an additional $1,500,000 to provide relief for the live music industry, which is suffering economically as the pandemic forces closures of live music venues, leaving many out of work.

Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair have some real horror stories about the music industry.

Season 1 of “The Morning Show” is currently being rewritten to include the COVID-19 pandemic according to series star Mark Duplass.

Scottish Government as it still doesn’t have a restart date – but concert bosses have warned it still may be not enough for venues to survive.Earlier this month, the UK Government announced a package for the arts sector which would see £97million given to Scotland through the Barnett formula.Now, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced the funding boost, intended to give direct support to venues and businesses in their supply chains, as well as support changes which need to be made to meet

COVID world. “You’re just gonna be really controlled.

coronavirus pandemic.Earlier this month, the UK government announced an unprecedented £1.57 billion in grants to support the arts sector, though the funding doesn’t yet appear to include nightclubs, dance music events and festivals.The #LetUsDance campaign has been signed by Thom Yorke, Fatboy Slim, Caribou, Massive Attack, Four Tet, Daniel Avery and many more, who are urging the government to recognise the UK’s dance music industry in the same way as the live music and performing arts sectors,

The Bob Lefsetz Podcast is not a soundbite show.Bob Lefsetz, the veteran industry commentator and podcast host, is known for his long-form interviews with compelling music industry guests and right now there are few guests more compelling than former WME co-head of music Marc Geiger.Since he left WME in June, the music business has been clamoring for details, but dishing on the palace intrigue at his agency -- or any other agency -- has never been Geiger's style.

“Officially announcing my retirement with the release of No Pressure,” Logic, 30, tweeted on July 16, about a week before his next album is set to drop. The rapper said he was leaving his music, but not because of any health issues or due to burnout. He’s calling it quits (for now) for a joyous reason. “It’s been a great decade,” he tweeted. “Now, it’s time to be a great father.”

Marc Geiger is sharing his thoughts on the state of the music industry amid the pandemic.

As any music-business attorney will tell you, it’s not a job for the faint of heart — especially in 2020. These legal eagles made massive deals, litigated thorny disputes and helped their clients navigate fine deal points, all during a pandemic.