Music Industry Moves: Ed Sheeran to Donate Portion of ‘Autumn Variations’ Sales to Save The Music
variety.comThania Garcia Ed Sheeran is donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of “Autumn Variations” — both the original release and the newly-released “Fan Living Room Sessions” — to music education non-profit Save The Music. The announcement comes on the heels of “Autumn Variations (Fan Living Room Sessions),” an extended version of the album that arrived today and features live performances from surprised fans’ homes.
The takes were filmed during the North American leg of Sheeran’s “Mathematics Tour,” and each fan is commemorated in the title of the song recorded in their living room.
Sheeran’s contributions to Save The Music will aid the organization’s goal of helping students, schools, and communities unlock their full potential through making music.
In the days leading up to last week’s release of “Autumn Variations,” the singer-songwriter teamed up with Save The Music on surprise visits to five different schools in Los Angeles and New York City, donating guitars to each of their music departments. + Sony Music Publishing has renewed its agreement with Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter Lindgren.
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