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BY ALEX YOUNG, Consequence of Sound The National Independent Venue Association is asking Congress for long-term financial assistance The ongoing shutdown of live music due to COVID-19 could lead many independent venues to shutter their doors forever. According to a new survey conducted by the National Independent Venue Association, which represents 2,000 members in all 50 states, 90% of its members say they will be forced to cease operations permanently if the shutdown lasts six months or longer and there’s no federal support provided. The NIVA, which was formed in response to the pandemic, is calling on Congress to adjust the existing Paycheck Protection Program so...

ctmasterhearthservices Co.'s sister company MVK Music Group had previously mentioned plans to launch their own record label under the MVK umbrella, but recently we learned of their plans for additional expansion of the music business division of the company. As MVK has continued to establish itself in the music industry and build a reputation of being what they call "anti-mainstream" due to their focus on putting the artists first, they also have been looking at ways to expand their footprint in the industry, which includes connecting with music fans as well. MVK Music Group focuses on Artist Management, Artists...

Recently MVK Music Group announced two new artists / bands under their management: Chout (Joliet, IL) & 7 Stone Riot (Birmingham, AL). Today, MVK announced three more artists they have just signed to their management roster. As part of their commitment to being a diversified music management company, whose focus is to provide up & coming artists from different genres and music styles with a platform to take their talents to the next level, MVK Music Group proved that with their newest additions Cody Weaver (Fort Myers, FL), THE DEV (Orlando, FL), & Isabella Snow (Chicago, IL). We asked MVK Music Group...

MVK Music Group had been hinting to some of their new managed artists, but had not yet made any official announcements. Today, we learned about two (2) of the new bands which they manage: Chout (Chicago, IL) & 7 Stone Riot (Birmingham, AL). MVK's management team also indicated that there are a few other individual artists & bands under consideration as well who could potentially be added to their roster in the near future. MVK Music Group Co-Owner & Founder Brian Paul stated, "We have had the privilege of working with some very talented musicians through the ctmasterhearthservices Co. side with...

Recently MVK Music Group made a new addition to it's staff, providing both a larger footprint and additional experience to its growing organization. With the addition of Attila Czako as Director of Artist Relations (Orlando, FL) to MVK, Co-Owners & Founders Brian Paul & Jesse Florentine were elated to add Czako to their Team.  In his role as Director of Management & Development, Aaron will work closely with some of MVK’s bands in a management role, helping to work on behalf of bands & artists to promote their careers and run their business affairs, while also helping the company to streamline management processes. In addition, he...