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Music Cities Summit returning to CMW in Toronto May 12

With legendary and locally beloved venues closing at a dispiriting pace just as more bands are popping up, Toronto has

March 13, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Austin, SXSW

If you’ve been following the news, two people in Austin, Texas, have been killed as the result of anonymous parcel bombs

A little over five years ago, Ian Astbury told me something remarkable. “I was just in Austin for SXSW and

On this day in 1973, Elvis Presley’s live broadcast from a Hawaii set a record for the most-watched show ever

If you’ve been watching the mysterious countdown on the Foo Fighters website, you’ve probably wondered what’s it’s counting down to.

We don’t know much about this other than he calls himself Drama. Damn, he’s good. (Via Holy Kaw)

Do NOT set foot on the lawn of Butthole Surfer drummer King Coffey. He works very hard to keep his

The driver under arrest for mowing down people at SXSW on Wednesday night, killing two and injuring 22, was himself

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
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Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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