#TheWeeklyRoundUp - 20.10.23

AI Will Deliver “Higher Quality Music from More People — Not Just Artists,” Predicts Immensity’s Nick Minicucci (digital music news)

Digital Music News is exploring the myriad of ways in which artificial intelligence is impacting the music industry. Their upcoming ‘Rules for AI’ conference features panelists from across the industry sharing their opinions on what the technology will add to our industry in the coming years.

Immensity’s Nick Minicucci took the time to speak with Digital Music News about the impact of generative AI on music creation and how AI is already benefiting music production. Minicucci shares that he believes it’s hard to put a number on the impact AI will have in the future, but that it will open new avenues for creative expression.

Digital Music News is hosting a mini-conference dedicated to exploring the impact AI will have on the music industry in the coming years, with experts like Immensity CEO Nick Minicucci weighing in. Want to listen in or attend in person? Here’s what you need to know.

What: Digital Music News’ Conference ‘The Rules for AI’

When: October 25 | 11 am – 2 pm Where: Hollywood, Los Angeles Cost: $35

"AI tools will make music creation more accessible, so I expect we’ll see higher quality music coming from a larger number of people—not just artists,” he explains. “AI will also power more advanced tools for music production, so the most creative and innovative artists will have more ability to explore new sounds and ideas—potentially spinning up new genres and music unlike anything we’ve heard before.”

"Generative AI can already create music on its own and while that’s not going to replace human creativity, it will replace the need for humans to write much simpler or repetitive music—like functional background music.”

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Prosperous plans for Bloemfontein artists in the works (news 24)

The City of Roses Youth Celebration, featuring the City of Roses Choir (CoRos) as well as the other local choirs, will be on stage at the Andre Huguenet Theatre on Tuesday, 24 October.

The choir and the event forms part of the newly-created Bloemfontein Music Initiative.

Musician, producer, arranger, and composer Anton Esterhuyse, the internationally acclaimed opera singer, artists rights activist, producer, director, and teacher Sibongile Mngoma, and producer and musician Angelo Mockie are the three directors that created the initiative to uplift the economy of Bloemfontein and to support local artists.

“Our vision is to to drive the music economy in Bloemfontein by getting corporate businesses involved.

“This will enable us to produce high quality shows that guarantee a sustainable income for the artists in Bloemfontein, and also provide a generous return on investment for the businesses that partner with us. Development among communities and schools is also very important to us,” said Esterhuyse.

On Tuesday, the choirs of the Fichardtpark High School, Eduplus, and the Bloemfontein Men’s Choir will also perform. The Eunice High School Drumline will share the stage with a soloist and an orchestra.

Tickets for the celebration in the Andre Huguenet Theatre are sold on Webtickets and cost R100. The show starts at 18:00.