Netflix and Spotify Reportedly in Talks for Music Events Partnership

Netflix is reportedly in talks with Spotify to partner on several music events.

Streamers unite:

• As per the Wall Street Journal, the Netflix-Spotify collaboration could result in a music awards show or live concert series.

• There are also talks of celebrity interviews and “shorter-turnaround” documentaries.

• The discussions come as Spotify is experimenting with expanding its video content.

Netflix’s other music moves:

• Netflix is rebooting classic talent show Star Search, with an added musical focus.

• It is also debuting its new show, Building the Band, week commencing July 7.

• Hosted by Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, it features musicians auditioning to join a new band – but the contestants will not see each other until their first rehearsal.

• As per Digital Music News, Jeff Gaspin, who acquired The Voice for NBCUniversal, is heading up Netflix’s search for the “next great music competition show.”

• He is also looking to expand Netflix’s unscripted content.