By Joey Gardiner, 2 August 1999 18:01
NEWS Chrysalis Records co-founder, Terry Ellis, has thrown his weight behind an Internet venture that he claims will have huge implications for the dominance of the big five record companies. The venture, called StarGig.com, is a music portal that aims to give a chance to thousands of bands which have yet to sign a record company deal. The joint venture has bought 50 per cent of the Band Register, which has a database of 225,000 unsigned acts. The site will allow people to download music free of charge. Participating bands and StarGig will both earn money through publishing, advertising and setting up fan clubs.
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