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OpenSponsorship making its move into the music sector
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th March 2023
Leading sports marketing platform, OpenSponsorship announces move into music sector, the first new vertical industry for the trans-Atlantic martech business.
Sponsorship technology platform, OpenSponsorship has announced that the platform will be making its move into music. Often referred to as the Match.com or Airbnb of sponsorship deals, and known for connecting brands to athletes f...
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Symphony - turning your living room into the world’s greatest concert hall
by: Startacus Admin ~ 21st November 2022
The lowdown on Symphony, the startup that'll give you a front row seat to enjoy the finest live performances by some of the most famous orchestras in the world...
It comes as no surprise to anyone that the last few years have not been great for anything that requires people getting together in large groups in enclosed spaces. Theatre, cinema, the orchestra… For a long time, these shut do...
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Music App SPOKE Secures £1.1m to Improve GenZ Mental Health Through Music
by: Startacus Admin ~ 17th February 2022
SPOKE, a new app that provides music with mindfulness benefits, has secured a £1.1m pre-seed investment led by Ada Ventures.
Based on 18 months of research and development with artists and scientific advisors, the Spoke app combines music with the therapeutic technique of mindfulness, where you focus on awareness of the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and acceptin...
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Calling NI-based musicians and bands - apply for your video to be played at Work: In Progress
by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th October 2021
Local musicians and bands in Northern Ireland! Here's a paid opportunity to have your video featured during the Work: In Progress hybrid event.
NI based musicians and bands are invited to submit their videos to be played at Work: In Progress, a one-day hybrid event, exploring the future of work and workspaces, talent planning, diversity, inclusion and social purpose and the hiring demands of th...
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Calling Derry & Strabane based musicians and bands - LEVELUP opportunity
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th March 2021
Local musicians and bands in Derry & Strabane! Here's a paid opportunity to have your video featured during the LEVELUP Enterprise Week events
LEVELUP is a 2-day hybrid event taking place during Derry and Strabane Enterprise Week.
Delivered by Startacus, a startup focused platform, programme and event facilitation company and in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Counc...
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Startup of the Week - MusicGurus
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th March 2021
The accolade this week goes to MusicGurus, an on-demand music tutor enabling you to get easy, affordable lessons and feedback from professional musicians
If you’ve ever tried to learn an instrument, you’ll know that tuition is a must. After all, in practical terms, books can never replace the insight and tips that can be gained from a 121 lesson. However finding a good local t...
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Startup of the Week - Uppbeat
by: Startacus Admin ~ 17th February 2021
Uppbeat is an innovative music platform for content creators to find the perfect tracks for their videos, without any copyright issues or challenges...
If you’re a video content creator, a podcaster or a YouTuber, chances are you’ve had a challenge finding the right track to accompany your videos. There are of course the copyright issues, so you’ve probably had to either pay a...
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AlphaBeats - playing music to pause the mind
by: Startacus Admin ~ 15th January 2021
AlphaBeats is a startup that's created an innovative way to help us all us fight stress while we unwind listening to our favourite music...
In our modern, always-connected world, we often mistake for relaxation time what is actually just sitting in a more comfortable chair to stress about things, perhaps on our phone instead of our laptop. We finish work and let out that relieved work’s-o...
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Koor - the app that helps choral singers improve their technique and musicianship
by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th May 2020
The lowdown on Koor, the innovative app that lets choirs practice together - even when they are physically apart...
Choir singing is a more common pastime, part-time job, or full-time job than most of us would think. There are an estimated 100 million choirs in the world, be they church choirs or backing choirs for orchestral pieces, pop music, rock, death metal, or those bunches of people that...
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Technology for ticketed online shows is popping up. Should artists charge for their streams?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th April 2020As quarantine, social distancing and complete lack of opportunities to earn money off live music are stretching on, the question arises – can performers actually charge for online, live streamed concerts using technology? Mary Ivanova from 'music interaction ecosysytem' Show4me, shares all...
Just a few days ago Facebook announced they will be unveiling functionality to allow user...
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- SureIn Secures €4M to Close the SMB Insurance Gap 15th Aug 2023 Innovative InsurTech startup SureIn announces a €4M Seed round to further its mission of making insurance easy, transparent and hassle-free for SMBs.
- SuperFi raises $1M pre-seed funding round 28th Jul 2023 SuperFi, the debt prevention platform, has announced a $1m pre-seed funding round to support people during the cost of living crisis.
- Startups rely on AI & sustainability for new partnerships 27th Jul 2023 41 startups from 13 countries, including the UK, have been selected for the 8th Kickstart Innovation program, one of Europe’s leading innovation platforms.
- Another Round closes £300k Seed round to revolutionise personal training 21st Jul 2023 Personal training platform Another Round has secured £300k in its latest fundraise, including investment from angels and its community.