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The Deals: Stingray’s $175M TuneIn Play; ‘Key Largo’ Singer Sells Catalog to Reservoir

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UN Tourism partnered with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), the entertainment-driven hospitality venture from Universal Music Group and the Center for Music Ecosystems (CME), “to harness the power of music tourism to drive economic growth and job creation, with a focus on high-growth-potential economies,” according to a press release. “This partnership with UN Tourism to enable CME to accelerate its work in music tourism will demonstrate music’s power to deliver economic growth for communities everywhere.” In the coming year, CME will issue several reports to expand on the potential of music tourism. That information will be used by UMHL, which is developing hotels and creative hubs across the globe, to support UN Tourism stakeholders and signatories. Myndstream, which designs wellness-focused functional music, struck a deal with Mayo Clinic “to research the clinical applications of music in healthcare,” according to a press release. Under the deal, Mayo Clinic has taken an equity stake in Myndstream. Together, the partners will study “the clinical potential of functional music in healthcare settings” to understand how music can be utilized to help patients recover and contribute to the well-being of clinicians, the release adds. Clinical trials and pilots will be conducted across Mayo Clinic’s healthcare institutions, including on-campus hospital environments and on digital platforms, over a 12-month period. Sony Music Continental Europe and Africa announced a major partnership with Avalon Music, one of the bigger independent labels in the Netherlands. The deal includes A&R, marketing and investment so Sony Music can put money and marketing behind Avalon acts that have the potential to reach an audience across Europe and North Africa. Avalon, founded in the Netherlands in 2014 by Redouan Ait Taleb and brothers Jaouad and Anouar Taleb, has managed to find artists that resonate across the region. According to a press release, the label’s successes include Dystinct, who has driven more than a billion total streams, collaborated with J Balvin and French Montana and was named artist of the year at the Billboard Arabia Music Awards; as well as Dopebwoy, Dior and Qlas. Robert Levine.
https://www.billboard.com/lists/tune-in-acquired-key-largo-singer-sells-catalog-music-deals/

Government shutdown impacts on national parks and surrounding California communities

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Sequoia National Park Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (KFSN) – As the federal government prepares to potentially shut down on Wednesday, the Sequoia National Forest and neighboring non-profits like the Sequoia Parks Conservancy could feel significant impacts.

“I am worried about my employees, they love what they do, but also we are all just trying to make a livable wage,” says Savannah Boiano of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy. The last government shutdown lasted 35 days, highlighting the challenges such interruptions can bring.

Foothill communities such as Three Rivers heavily depend on tourism drawn by the parks. A government shutdown could mean less foot traffic, which would take a toll on local sales.

“If the government shut down for a long time, the businesses and services would get hurt big time,” says Tony Konnaris, owner of Tony’s Taverna in Three Rivers. The timing of the possible shutdown is especially critical, coming just before Maritza and Tony’s grand opening of their new Greek restaurant.

Tony’s Taverna is set to welcome its first customers this Saturday afternoon. “In terms of the effects that we would feel if the park closes, it will affect us deeply—the business, the economy,” expresses Maritza Konnaris.

The couple, along with other local businesses, have shown resilience through recent wildfires and flooding. Support from loved ones and the community keeps them motivated. Despite the possibility of closures, they invite people to visit their small town.

“It’s beautiful here in Three Rivers. You have the rivers, the creeks, hiking trails, and you can take a bike ride through the back. People need to understand this isn’t just about the park; there are other activities to enjoy in this beautiful environment,” Maritza and Tony express.

Tony’s Taverna grand opening will happen this Saturday, starting at 2 p.m., government shutdown or not. Everyone is invited to join the celebration.

The government is scheduled to run out of money at 9 p.m. Tuesday here on the West Coast if a spending plan deal isn’t reached.

https://abc30.com/post/government-shut-down-impacts-national-parks-surrounding-california-communities/17913104/