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Nile Rodgers Joins Simon Cowell-Backed Lounges.tv
The partnership is designed to spotlight emerging artists
Legendary songwriter, producer, composer and guitarist Nile Rodgers has partnered with streaming platform Lounges.tv to spotlight and support emerging artists.
The platform:
Lounges.tv is a live streaming platform that ensures artists are paid within 24 hours of the stream, earning 80% of all revenue.
Since launching in 2023 select independent creators have grossed more than £100,000 from their audience via the platform’s streaming tools.
The partnership:
Lounges.tv and Nile Rodgers will provide new talent with opportunities to showcase their work, gain industry exposure and generate income.
The partnership will include exclusive events, curated showcases, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage and direct mentorship initiatives, all powered by Lounges.tv.
What they said:
Simon Cowell, Lounges.tv shareholder and entertainment mogul: “Nile is a legend. I've known him for years, and he’s one of the most creative minds in music. Having him involved with Lounges.tv is huge for artists and creators. Nile doesn’t just make music – he changes the game. I’m excited to have him on board to keep taking Lounges forward.”
Legendary songwriter, producer, composer and guitarist Nile Rodgers has partnered with streaming platform Lounges.tv to spotlight and support emerging artists.
The platform:
Lounges.tv is a live streaming platform that ensures artists are paid within 24 hours of the stream, earning 80% of all revenue.
Since launching in 2023 select independent creators have grossed more than £100,000 from their audience via the platform’s streaming tools.
The partnership:
Lounges.tv and Nile Rodgers will provide new talent with opportunities to showcase their work, gain industry exposure and generate income.
The partnership will include exclusive events, curated showcases, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage and direct mentorship initiatives, all powered by Lounges.tv.
What they said:
Simon Cowell, Lounges.tv shareholder and entertainment mogul: “Nile is a legend. I've known him for years, and he’s one of the most creative minds in music. Having him involved with Lounges.tv is huge for artists and creators. Nile doesn’t just make music – he changes the game. I’m excited to have him on board to keep taking Lounges forward.”
Legendary songwriter, producer, composer and guitarist Nile Rodgers has partnered with streaming platform Lounges.tv to spotlight and support emerging artists.
The platform:
Lounges.tv is a live streaming platform that ensures artists are paid within 24 hours of the stream, earning 80% of all revenue.
Since launching in 2023 select independent creators have grossed more than £100,000 from their audience via the platform’s streaming tools.
The partnership:
Lounges.tv and Nile Rodgers will provide new talent with opportunities to showcase their work, gain industry exposure and generate income.
The partnership will include exclusive events, curated showcases, exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage and direct mentorship initiatives, all powered by Lounges.tv.
What they said:
Simon Cowell, Lounges.tv shareholder and entertainment mogul: “Nile is a legend. I've known him for years, and he’s one of the most creative minds in music. Having him involved with Lounges.tv is huge for artists and creators. Nile doesn’t just make music – he changes the game. I’m excited to have him on board to keep taking Lounges forward.”
Nile Rodgers
Lounges.tv
Simon Cowell
Artist-Fan Direct Engagement
Streaming Platform Features
Monetizing Live Performances
Platform Investment In Content Creation
Artist-Led Tech Ventures
Legacy Artist Incubation Programs
Artist Development
Creator Platforms
Brand Partnerships
Celebrity Investment
Artist Signings
Artist Mentorship
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👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
- This story was written with information sourced from Lounges.tv’s press release.
- We covered it because of the profiles of Nile Rodgers and Simon Cowell.
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