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Supplemental Shuttered Venue Grant Program Now Underway

The Plans for supplemental funding is underway for the. On Friday (Aug. 27), the Small Business Administration began sending out invitations for entities to apply for additional federal funding from the $16 billion allocated for music venues, promoters, talent agencies and more. These supplemental grants will be available for anyone who received an initial grant and are […]

My First Show Back: Resound Presents’ Graham Williams on Texas’ Summer Concert Boom

For the first time in 15 months, live music is returning nationwide after the global coronavirus pandemic ravaged the industry. Billboard’s “My First Show Back” is a series dedicated to sharing stories from throughout the touring ecosystem about what’s happening now, what has been forever altered and what will never change. In this installment, concert promoter […]

First Out: New Music From Kim Petras, Halsey, Rina Sawayama & More

As we reach the end of the summer, it’s time to start prepping for the fall with some new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. From Kim Petras’ return to dance-pop, to Halsey’s stunningly […]

First Stream Latin: New Music From Maria Becerra & Becky G, Piso 21, Dalex, More

First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Maria Becerra, Becky G, “WOW WOW” (300 Entertainment) After releasing a series of singles and collaborations with artists such as Cazzu and J Balvin, rising Argentine artist Maria […]