News Eurovision Song Contest 2020 called off because of ‘uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19’ "We ask some patience as we work through the ramifications of this unprecedented decision"
News Coronavirus clobbers music retail, as Amazon halts trade orders of CD and vinyl FNAC shuts down physical stores in France, as Germany begins "far-reaching" measures
News Grammy-winning songwriter Andrew Watt tests positive for Coronavirus: ‘This is not a joke.’ "To have the mentality, 'I'm young, this can't affect me' is just straight up stupid..."
News Sound Royalties launches $20m no-fee advance fund for artists, producers and songwriters hit by Coronavirus impact “Each new application for the next 30 days will be offered this no-cost funding option that provides critical financing and cash flow as we navigate through this temporary situation."
News Universal boss Sir Lucian Grainge diagnosed with Coronavirus in Los Angeles (report) Grainge is reportedly receiving treatment at Los Angeles' UCLA Medical Center
News Live Nation, AEG, CAA, WME, Paradigm and UTA ‘recommend large scale events through the end of March be postponed’ due to Coronavirus Companies have also set up a global COVID-19 task force
News Live Nation’s value has been slashed in half by Coronavirus – but it’s got off easy compared to iHeartMedia iHeart's stock crashed by nearly a quarter (22%) today
Interviews What’s it like to be a music company in the middle of the Coronavirus lockdown in Italy? Artist First founder Claudio Ferrante on life and business under Coronavirus lockdown in Italy
News Live Nation stock crashes 16.6%, as Coronavirus is categorized as ‘pandemic’ by WHO (update) Live concerts giant sees $1.8bn wiped off market cap valuation in less than a day
News More SXSW damage from Coronavirus pandemic: No refunds for ticket-holders, as event lays off a third of staff Badge holders can defer registration to 2021, however
Analysis Blog How to deal with a Coronavirus-hit music business: ‘It’s not fair’ is not a strategy. What happens if there is a crisis?
News Unlike SXSW, event promoter DEAG says it has ‘full insurance’ for Coronavirus cancellations "Events canceled by the authorities due to COVID-19 are insured."
News Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis added to FTSE 250 Index, as stock withstands coronavirus pressures Merck Mercuriadis company joins prestigious list of UK companies