Published: Mon 9 May 2022, 5:00 PM Museums and art galleries have always offered insight into the history of mankind and the society in which we live. From cultural diversity to the evolution of different art forms, museums and galleries have never failed to amaze people with their collections. WithRead More →
Adjustments could eventually be made to the opening of the island’s entertainment industry, given the rising rate of COVID positivity locally, which is being closely monitored by health authorities. COVID-19 infections are expected to rise nationwide in the coming weeks as positivity and reproduction rates, which stood at 16 percentRead More →
As a result of the pandemic, the perspective on the media and entertainment industry and the way of consuming media content has changed as well as in all walks of life. Streaming platforms play a central role in the economy and their rapid development since the birth of the publicRead More →
GOLDING… the government has eggs on its face PETERSFIELD, Westmoreland – Opposition Leader Mark Golding says he disagrees with government claims that he was unaware of the Mocha Fest party which was held at Rick’s Café in Negril on Thursday night in breach flagrant government COVID-19 health and safety protocols.Read More →
After launching industry-specific data lakes for the retail, financial services and healthcare sectors over the past three months, Databricks is launching a solution targeting the media and entertainment (M&E) sector . Now generally available, the M&E Data Lake comes with features specific to industry use cases that the company callsRead More →
Co-founder and CEO of MainEvent Entertainment Group, Solomon Sharpe As COVID-19 containment measures continue to hamper entertainment business in the country, event management and production company Main Event Entertainment Group Limited (MEEG) has said it is ready to organize events in the lucrative entertainment industry as soon as the sectorRead More →
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie addressing yesterday’s monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth. FALMOUTH, Trelawny – Local Government and Rural Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has revealed that the St Elizabeth event in which at least two people were killed and others hospitalized is one of more thanRead More →
© Reuters. This Analyst Picks 6 Bullish and 2 Bearish Stocks in the Entertainment Sector: What They Are and What Investors Need to Know Wondering which internet and media stocks to invest in and which ones to avoid? Here’s what Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett recommends for buying and selling.Read More →
Wondering which internet and media stocks to invest in and which ones to avoid? Here’s what Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett recommends for buying and selling. Charter Communications Analyst Barton Crockett initiated coverage of Charter Communications Inc CHTR with a buy rating and price target of $732. “The transition ofRead More →
Although the performance of California’s entertainment and digital media sector fell 3.3% in pandemic-torn 2020, it remains one of the most robust areas of the state’s creative economy, employing nearly one million workers statewide, according to the Otis 2022 from the Otis College of Art and Design. College report onRead More →
Tippet Studio, founded by two-time Oscar-winning artist, animator and filmmaker Phil Tippett, has announced that the studio’s current vice president of creative marketing Corey Rosen has been promoted to executive vice president of creative development. Additionally, June Wang was promoted to director of global customer services. The two will handleRead More →
A photo taken in March 2021 shows a karaoke bar in HCM City before all entertainment venues were forced to close due to the fourth outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo VNA/VNS Nightclubs, bars, spas and massage parlors will be allowedRead More →
Members of Saskatchewan’s sports and entertainment sector said the province’s expansion of PST to include admission to events came as a surprise. In the provincial budget released Wednesday, the province announced that the current 6% provincial sales tax (PST) will be expanded to include admission and entertainment fees starting OctoberRead More →
“According to the pecking order, financiers come first. When the economy starts to recover, financials will start to gain the fastest; the second would be metals and the third industrials,” says a market expert Ajay Bagga. What is the outlook for the overall capital goods space and in particular L&T?Read More →
India’s media and entertainment (M&E) sector grew by 16.4% to ₹1.61 billion ($21.5 billion) in 2021, according to a recent EY-FICCI report. The industry is expected to grow 17% in 2022 to reach $25.2 billion and recover to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, then grow at a CAGR of 11% toRead More →
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By the end of March, the Indian ministry is expected to formalize a memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates to establish an AVGC task force. Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Secretary Apurva Chandra has announced that India aims to grow the media and entertainment sector intoRead More →
DUBAI: Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra said today that the country aims to make media and entertainment a $100 billion industry by 2030 “The M&E sector, one of the fastest growing sectors in India, is currently $28 billion and we aim to grow itRead More →
Entertainment March 17, 2022 Written by: Latonya Linton The entertainment ban will be lifted effective Friday, March 18, 2022. Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2022/23 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.Read More →
Given the easing of some restrictions and a reduction in new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has added his voice to calls for the full reopening of the entertainment industry. “They [stakeholders] have been suffering from the closure of their industry for almost two years, and we areRead More →
The Live Performance Restart Grant Scheme, which will offer venues, producers and promoters organizing events in the arts and cultural performance sector in 2022 the opportunity to apply for funding from the €15 million allocated to the sector, was hosted by the local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd. epity O’DowdRead More →
Spanish Town Mayor Norman Scott presented what he described as a common-sense proposal for opening up the island’s entertainment sector. Scott, who has been a strong advocate for reopening the sector, which has been in lockdown for almost two years, said with the continuing downward trend in cases of COVIDRead More →
Entertainment officials in Pattaya say the tourism economy would improve if the closing time for places serving alcohol was 1 a.m. instead of the current 11 p.m. The secretary of the Pattaya Association of Entertainment Venue Operators told the Bangkok Post that many pubs, bars and karaoke parlors have delayedRead More →
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) plans to introduce some of its most popular formats such as the nine-time Emmy award-winning show “The $100,000 Pyramid”, “Raid The Cage” and “Can’t Touch This”. According to SPT, these three formats are not only loved by global audiences, but also provide an array of brandRead More →
The pandemic was a golden time for streaming media as people sought out home entertainment instead of live events and going to theaters. Today, with many consumers ready to venture beyond the couch, which media and entertainment sectors will benefit from this change? “About 70% of companies in this industryRead More →
There is no doubt that Nigeria has a significant problem with youth unemployment. As a country with a median population age of 18, it fails to reap the potential benefits that these young people stepping into productive roles could bring. This is due to many reasons, including the lack ofRead More →
The government will soon inform the nation of the measures that will be put in place to facilitate the reopening of the entertainment sector. So said the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. Andrew Holness, during a virtual press briefing held on February 22. He said Local Government and Rural DevelopmentRead More →
Opposition local government spokeswoman Denise Daley joined calls from stakeholders including Foota Hype and Popcaan for the entertainment sector to reopen. According to Daley, MP for St. Catherine Eastern, despite Jamaica’s low vaccination rate, now is the time to end restrictions on entertainment events. As of Sunday, the Department ofRead More →
Image: Bastien Plu on Unsplash Victoria has relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions for the hospitality and entertainment sectors. From 6 p.m. tomorrow (Friday), more people will be allowed in entertainment venues and dance floors will return. The new measures will see the ‘one person per two square meters’ rule dropped. QRRead More →
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie KINGSTON, Jamaica – Local Government and Rural Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has announced that permission has been granted to the Premier League Clubs Association (PLCA) for Premier League matches to be played with a limited number of spectators , at fourRead More →
After an official speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, nearly all of Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, paving the way for concerts to return to the country. In a recently released statement, the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) welcomed the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and announced its intentionRead More →
‘Nobody Knows Nothing’ – While this has always been quoted in a different context about hitting the bull’s eye at the box office of feature films, it couldn’t be truer for the media and entertainment industry currently reeling from the coronavirus pandemic. The film industry had barely managed to findRead More →
A €4 million Music and Entertainment Business Relief Scheme (MEBAS) has been announced for those financially affected by Covid-19. The Minister for Arts and Culture said the scheme would further support performers and individuals in the music sector who have been affected by Covid restrictions. Catherine Martin said MEBAS applicationsRead More →
Despite assurances from the Trinidad and Tobago government on Wednesday that carnival-type activities will be permitted in safe zones and concert-type stagings in 2022, the Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association has renewed his call on the government to quickly reopen the events and entertainment sector. and safely. In a publishedRead More →
Published: Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:13 AM A Mayo TD has welcomed the opening date of the 2022 component of MEBAS, the music and entertainment business assistance programme. This new, simpler and easier to access program will further support performers and individuals in the music industry who have been impactedRead More →
Many fans of the Hausa entertainment business are unaware that some faces they see and probably believe to be “movie stuff” when they appeared as twins in movies are actually twins. Here are some actual twins who are stars in the Hausa entertainment industry. Tagwayen Asali aka Arewa Identical WhileRead More →
Virtual influencer Han YuA (Image: Instagram) SEOUL, Jan 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Virtual humans are taking over the entertainment industry as they debut as models, singers and actors. Online game developer Smilegate recently teamed up with creative tech company Giantstep to create a fashion magazine featuring virtual influencer Han YuA.Read More →
Romeich Major says access to live entertainment can help reduce crime in Jamaica. It has become increasingly difficult for Jamaican citizens to deal with the crime pandemic currently raging on the island. Many have blamed decades of political upheaval and a lack of good governance, including education and jobs, forRead More →
RIYAD: For some three decades, entertainment venues, from cinemas to concert halls, have been locked down across Saudi Arabia, depriving citizens and visitors of outlets to enjoy cultural, sporting and artistic activities in public This all started to change in 2016 with the creation of the General Entertainment Authority asRead More →
Now Saudi citizens and international visitors, regardless of income level, can enjoy a host of entertainment options that were previously denied to them, improving their quality of life and the Kingdom’s appeal as a work and investment destination. In just five years, the GEA has issued 2,189 licenses and 1,809Read More →
This all started to change in 2016 with the creation of the General Entertainment Authority as part of the Kingdom’s broad social and economic reform program, Vision 2030. Five years later, the thirst for entertainment in Saudi Arabia is evident. In the space of just two months, up to 8Read More →
Saudi Arabia is full of film festivals, shows, concerts, and film productions, among others. I wish you all a Happy New Year and all the blessings this season. When we put together this issue, I didn’t quite realize how many Saudi Arabia-centric reports and stories we would be carrying thisRead More →
GOREY Senator Malcolm Byrne urged residents to go out and support their pubs, restaurants and local places as they adjust to new Covid-19 restrictions. In the run-up to Friday’s announcement, Senator Byrne spoke out against the NPHET’s 5 p.m. front desk closing time and tweeted that house parties would beRead More →
(CelebrityAccess) – The latest variant of COVID-19, Omicron is now in 77 countries and is growing faster than any previous strain. Don Milton, an aerobiologist at the University of Maryland, has studied the dynamics of respiratory viruses for decades. He reported via Stat News: “These early versions released in 2020Read More →
Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, announced a special $90 million support package for members of the entertainment, cultural and creative industries. The new J$90 million package is double the originally announced J$40 million.Read More →
Some workers in nightlife and entertainment venues may soon receive a taste of financial assistance from Covid-19 through a government payment. The Thai Social Security Board has agreed to help people in the entertainment industry who have been out of work and without any financial assistance for over a year.Read More →
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Concerned about the growing evidence linking the entertainment industry to the rise of tobacco use and concerned about its impact on public health, the Nigerian entertainment industry has supported the regulation and control of tobacco use in the country. At a stakeholder roundtable on the National Tobacco Control Act 2015Read More →
With indoor events reduced to 50% capacity, venues and performers face a tough decision. While we all hoped our days of restrictions were over, the increase in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations has meant more guidelines for the Christmas season. While indoor dining has been hit significantly, with rules capping theRead More →
Northampton, MA – News Direct – International WELL Building Institute In September 2021, the IWBI released a detailed report that outlines specific research approaches and operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and braces for serious health threats in the future. . Over the nextRead More →
Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin described the new grants for the performing arts sector as an effort “to keep the doors open.” Speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One, Ms Martin said she understood that the 50 percent capacity rule, introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19, was notRead More →
The Christmas holidays have just brightened up a bit for Jamaicans who welcome the extended curfew hours announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday. The new curfew hours are now 10:00 p.m. from December 10 to January 13, 2022, while on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve it willRead More →
Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin described the new grants for the live performance sector as an effort “to keep the doors open”. Speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One, Ms Martin said she understood the 50 per cent capacity rule was unsustainable, which is why the new grants wouldRead More →
It comes as the industry faces uncertainty in light of recent restrictions. Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin has announced details of a €50 million support plan for the entertainment sector. The Minister described the new initiative for the live performance sector as a way “to keep the doors open”.Read More →
It comes as the industry faces uncertainty in light of recent restrictions. Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin has announced details of a €50 million support plan for the entertainment sector. The Minister described the new initiative for the live performance sector as a way “to keep the doors open”.Read More →
The NSW government says the Great Southern Nights 2022 live music event is crucial to getting the entertainment industry back on its feet after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. The Great Southern Nights live music initiative is back after the Perrottet government partnered with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)Read More →
The live entertainment sectors have been on their knees for much of the pandemic, with no concerts allowed for the majority of the last 21 months. With the easing of restrictions at the end of October, club nights and concerts were tentatively put back on the agenda, but restrictions imposedRead More →
Saudi promoters such as Benchmark and AK Events have brought big international stars to the local audience. Mariah Carey, the Black Eyed Peas and Enrique Iglesias all happened in the Kingdom, before the COVID-19 outbreak temporarily disrupted public gatherings. The Jeddah-based Makan Music Center, which offers a full range ofRead More →
DJEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s music industry has grown rapidly from an early stage, in large part thanks to the Vision 2030 reform plan, which puts entertainment at the forefront in diversifying the Kingdom’s economy away from oil and its derivatives. The General Entertainment Authority was established in 2016 with the missionRead More →
The General Entertainment Authority was established in 2016 with a mission to “provide recreational opportunities for all segments of society…to enrich lives and spread joy.” It does just that with spectacular mega-events like the Riyadh season. And with the relaxation of social norms in the Kingdom, music has become notRead More →
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said financial assistance would be made available to members of the entertainment industry who continue to suffer from COVID-19 containment measures, which have crippled the island sector. Holness made the announcement during a speech at the Jamaican Labor Party (JLP) annual conference on Sunday, NovemberRead More →
Last week, TP Aggarwal, president of the Indian Film Producers Association (IMPAA), wrote a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to abolish the 18% GST imposed on the entertainment industry in order to inject ” new blood and strength ”. Addressing us, Aggarwal said, “The GST must be abolished orRead More →
Jamaican Prime Minister Holness once again pledges his support for the entertainment industry, but many are disheartened by the lack of details and a firm timeline. With all the ringing of the bell, the pounding of the pot, cheering from supporters and the music playing Sunday at the 78th AnnualRead More →
A spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland called directly on the Taoiseach to step in and introduce supports for the industry. On RTÉ’s Drivetime, Matt McGranaghan called for the immediate reinstatement of pandemic unemployment payment, or equivalent support, for those in the music industry who have beenRead More →
Industry stakeholders believe that the media and entertainment sector should be regulated with a light approach. They acknowledged that the sector has long served as a means of soft power for India and has also very recently been affected by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Madhavan, Chairman ofRead More →
Taipei, November 11 (ANC) As the national COVID-19 pandemic situation improves, Taiwan will allow licensed entertainment venues that include hostess services to resume operations from November 16, but l The current level 2 COVID-19 alert will be extended to November 29, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on Thursday.Read More →
Maidla told the ERR that the industry would be greatly helped by the reestablishment of evidence of negative coronavirus tests as an acceptable means of accessing the sites. “We are affected that unvaccinated people cannot visit our facilities,” Maidla said. “If we look at the guest lists, people don’t comeRead More →
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PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 10: The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the Elysee Palace … [+] on April 10, 2018 in Paris, France. The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is on a three-day official visit to France. (Photo byRead More →
Tricia Watkinson / Adelaide now Hundreds of workers in the hospitality industry and live entertainment in Adelaide held a mock funeral march “in memory of a vibrant industry” on Monday to protest the easing of Covid restrictions. SA Health moved the goal post last week, when they changed the returnRead More →
Hundreds of workers in Adelaide’s live entertainment industry will spend most of Monday, November 8 in attack, grief and solution modes. In their sights, COVID restrictions limiting their finances, well-being and their passion for creativity. The day begins on Peel Street at 11 a.m. with a funeral service for theRead More →
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Government is helping artists in Saint Kitts and Nevis by funding options as authorities continue to ease restrictions implemented last year to stem the spread of COVID virus 19 among the population. Even before the pandemic, artists struggled to access capital from financial institutions and otherRead More →
THE 43rd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has been in full swing as the first indoor music event in Ireland since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic 20 months ago. The three-day event – estimated to be worth € 45 million to Cork’s economy – has been hailed as a forerunnerRead More →
IRELAND is set for a spending boom as revelers hungry for live entertainment flock to nightclubs and concert halls this weekend following a 20-month Covid-19 shutdown. Leading the way is the €45million Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, the first major indoor music festival to be held in Ireland since the outbreakRead More →
When Prime Focus Technologies, better known as PFT, was founded in 2008, the media and entertainment (M&E) industry was just beginning its journey of digitalization. At the time, technological solutions specifically designed for M&E were scarce. There was a pressing need for content companies to move to file-based workflows andRead More →
The Taoiseach said he would engage with the entertainment and live music industry tomorrow to “resolve” some issues with the government’s plan to reopen. culminating on RTÉ Six One, Micheal Martin said there are some things that need to be addressed, such as the issue of indoor events having toRead More →
In the last days of August, a curious thing happened. A pressure group of employers has taken action. Now, there is nothing unusual about that, but what was remarkable about this case was that instead of putting pressure on a government minister, they were fighting on his behalf. The SmallRead More →
Warner Music Group (WMG) and new entertainment and digital technology company JetSynthesys have joined forces to announce an exclusive strategic partnership. With this association, JetSynthesys becomes the official Indian partner of WMG for everything related to licensing and acquisition of music labels, management of artists, management of events, creation ofRead More →
Outlook September 29, 2021 9:44 PM IST JetSynthesys to invest Rs 200 cr in Indian entertainment sector, signs pact with Warner Music OutlookIndia.com 1970-01-01T05: 30: 00 + 0530 New Delhi, September 29 (PTI) Entertainment and digital technology company JetSynthesys on Wednesday announced that it has formed an exclusive strategic partnershipRead More →
The multinational entertainment and record company conglomerate Warner Music Group and JetSynthesys, the new-age digital and entertainment company, have come together to announce an exclusive strategic partnership. With this association, JetSynthesys becomes the official Indian partner of WMG for everything related to the licensing and acquisition of music labels, artistRead More →
SUPPORT the development of the creative entertainment sector so that it can reach 500 million pesos in annual revenue over the next two years and 30 billion pesos by 2030. It was the call to action launched by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIC) when Creative Entertainment WeekRead More →
SUPPORT the development of the creative entertainment sector so that it can reach 500 million pesos in annual revenue over the next two years and 30 billion pesos by 2030. It was the call to action launched by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIC) when Creative Entertainment WeekRead More →
CCCI calls for support for Cebu’s creative entertainment sector (from CCCI) SUPPORT the development of the creative entertainment sector so that it can reach an annual turnover of 500 million pesos over the next two years and 30 billion pesos by 2030. That was the call to action issued byRead More →
© @PresidencyZA/Twitter.. Vice President David Mabuza launched a mass mobilization campaign at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on September 8, 2021. JOHANNESBURG – Vice President David Mabuza has called on the creative and sports sectors to become the standard bearers in promoting vaccination against COVID-19. Mabuza was speaking at the launchRead More →
Vice President David Mabuza was speaking at the launch of a mass mobilization campaign on Wednesday at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Vice President David Mabuza launched a mass mobilization campaign at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on September 8, 2021. Photo: @ PresidencyZA / Twitter .. JOHANNESBURG – Vice President DavidRead More →
Worthless promises and sounding false phrases ring hollow as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly sneakily extends ban on indoor entertainment to 9and of October, with a quick stroke of the pen! Reacting to news of Donnelly signing new regulations banning indoor performances until at least October 9, rural independent band leaderRead More →
News Yvonne webb Sunday, September 5, 2021 Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi, MP for San Fernando West, encourages people to space the queues for Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines during a vaccination exercise at Gulf City Mall, La Romaine. – Photo by Lincoln Holder THE task of legally setting upRead More →
The Chinese government’s crackdown on the tech and entertainment industries has now turned into “sissy idols”, “sissy men” and all things “too entertaining”. The measures were outlined in an eight-point plan Thursday by the National Radio and Television Administration. He called for “further regulation of artistic and entertainment performances andRead More →
Live events representatives expressed “anger and frustration” after a meeting this morning with the Taoiseach. Despite weeks of campaigning, groups in the live sector found themselves without a date for the resumption of concerts and musical, artistic and cultural events. Independent.ie includes Taoiseach Micheál Martin said at the meeting thatRead More →
The government has faced new allegations that it has “let down” the entertainment industry as the industry awaits the announcement of the latest roadmap to lift restrictions. Speaking to RTÉ’s Today with Philip Boucher Hayes, Louise O’Reilly of Sinn Féin criticized Arts Minister Catherine Martin and claimed she had failedRead More →
As the pandemic continues, impose severe restrictions on the arts, which is arguably the industry that has suffered the most since Covid-19 made global lockdowns, quarantines and social distancing become the norm. Many Longford performers have been out of work, ineligible for wage subsidies and struggling to make ends meetRead More →
The government has been criticized for its lack of ambition to reopen the events and entertainment industry earlier in the summer. Immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh said he did not understand the reasons for continually delaying opening when vaccination rates are high. Professor Moynagh said that due to the adoption ofRead More →
THE EDITOR, Madam: Reluctance to vaccinate in Jamaica is on the rise because some health experts and politicians think we are all fools. I had planned to take the COVID-19 vaccine a month ago, but discussions about the need to make vaccines mandatory and to try to intimidate, shame andRead More →
Tipperary Deputy Mattie Mc Grath, who leads the independent rural Dáil group, has called on the government to urgently tackle the looming ‘cliff edge’ situation for many musicians and other live performers in September, who could potentially find themselves without income this winter. Speaking today (Friday 23rd July) from hisRead More →
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is now clear that the Government is moving towards a relaxation of the COVID-19 protocols. The latest proof is the approval given to organize Dream Weekend, a series of parties over several days, attracting thousands of customers. It cannot be overstated that our entertainment industry generatesRead More →
Ticketpro dome to be closed. Photo: FB It’s the end of an era as RX Venue Management today announced “with a heavy heart” that after 20 years of running South Africa’s largest multi-purpose indoor arena, The Ticketpro Dome has now been sold by the owners, Sasol Pension Fund, to aRead More →
Jamaica’s two music rights societies, the Jamaica Association of Composers Authors and Publishers (JACAP) and the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS), have reduced fees by up to 30% on permits and 25% on general licenses. The organizations say this downward adjustment is aimed at prompting the industry to rebound after moreRead More →
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays a flyer promoting an illegal party, during the December 8 session of the House of Representatives. Photo: Adrian Walker/JIS Jamaica’s Local Government and Rural Development Minister Desmond McKenzie said the entertainment sector would be under heavy scrutiny following aRead More →
T he government’s decision not to make national vaccine passports compulsory during live events has been hailed by the entertainment industry. Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed on Monday that England will move to step 4 on the roadmap next week, but with advice on masks and so-called vaccine passports. However,Read More →
The entertainment industry will be monitored over the coming weeks to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols governing the operation of the industry. Speaking at a special meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation on Thursday, Local Government and Rural Development Minister Desmond McKenzie said there had been widespread violations of theRead More →
Industry to record world’s fastest CAGR of 10.75% over next four years, according to PwC According to a consultant, the country’s media and entertainment (ME) sector will experience the fastest growth in the world in terms of consumer spending and advertising by 2025 and be worth more than Rs 4Read More →