Swiss musicians, brace yourselves
The publicly funded broadcaster SRG may have just signed its death sentence. And it will have a direct impact on local music. An initial reaction.
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Another Club Bites The Dust
One of Switzerland’s oldest clubs is shutting down. A booking agency is burnt out. The club crisis intensifies.
Club Crisis: More Strategy, Please!
At the m4music conference, a panel discussed the challenges Swiss live music clubs face. One club seems to defy the odds.
How „Sooon“ wants to build a new concert discovery experience
As live music clubs are struggling, two avid concert visitors are developing a new experience to discover the next gig.
Opinion: A Lose-Lose Situation
The m4music festival clarified today what exactly happened regarding the booking and cancellation of Bernarda. There was no way out unscathed.
„We immediately recognised that this commitment harboured potential for conflict“
Negative White could speak to Philipp Schnyder, head of the m4music festival, to clarify why they booked Bernarda and ultimately called off her show after awareness of connections to an anti-abortion movement was raised.
A Festival Cancellation Gets Political
The m4music festival cancelled the show of an artist with ties to an anti-abortion movement. While there are still many open questions, the cancellation has already been politicised.
Dubious Investment Offer Targets Swiss Musicians
A lifestyle influencer seeks investments by musicians for her media startup, promising high returns from an overly optimistic business model.