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DEALSChrysalis Records has signed a new agreement with Secretly Distribution covering all physical and digital distribution for the label. “I have long been an admirer of the Secretly Group of companies and the incredible music that they release on their various labels”, says Chrysalis CEO Jeremy Lascelles. “So, when the moment came to reappraise our global distribution arrangements, it was clear to us that there was no better possible partner”.————————————————–DIGITALBeatport is launching a Web3 digital collectible marketplace.

Are people still doing that? Apparently so. Probably about time we got some new buzzwords. It’s a partnership with blockchain network Polkadot. “To usher in a new era for the electronic music space, we felt it was important to join forces with a trusted, long-time leader in the blockchain space”, says SVP of Beatport’s Media Group Ed Hill. “Polkadot’s open and interoperable ecosystem enables us to seamlessly tap into Web3 and celebrate electronic music by connecting fans with their favourite artists in unique and powerful new ways”.

You can sign up for early access here, if that’s the sort of thing you like.————————————————–EDUCATION & EVENTSThat new music industry event that’s due to take place in Manchester in October was formally launched at SXSW in Texas yesterday.

Called Beyond The Music and described as “the world’s first change-making music conference and festival”, the aim is to identify and debate key issues facing the music industry, and to consider and facilitate solutions.