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UK government formally announces music metadata agreement and music-maker remuneration working group31 May 2023

Music industry responds to metadata code and remuneration working group31 May 2023

MCPS member distributions increased by £6.7 million in 202231 May 2023

NME launches new weekly feature The Cover to champion new talent31 May 2023

IMPALA presents Changemaker Award to Women In CTRL31 May 2023

UK government convenes working group to discuss music-maker remuneration from streaming30 May 2023

US Solicitor General urges Supreme Court to decline Genius v Google case30 May 2023

EmuBands announces Dolby integration30 May 2023

Fix The Tix Coalition opposes BOSS ACT because of pro-touting provisions30 May 2023

Setlist: How a 1980s Prince photo impacts on AI29 May 2023

CMU Digest 28.05.23: Sony Music, BOSS ACT, TikTok, YouTube, Ireland's drug harm-reduction scheme for festivals28 May 2023

More ticketing regulations proposed in Congress as Bill Pascrell updates his BOSS ACT26 May 2023

Reservoir acquires song rights of Miami Sound Machine’s Enrique Garcia26 May 2023

CISAC provides updates on ISWC developments in its annual report26 May 2023

BBC announces second Open Music programme for new radio talent26 May 2023

Sam Smith cancels shows due to vocal injury26 May 2023

One Liners: Foo Fighters, Swedish House Mafia, Louis Tomlinson, more26 May 2023

Second UK music festival due to take place this bank holiday weekend cancels at the last minute25 May 2023

Tom Petty's family go legal over auction of clothing that belonged to the musician25 May 2023

BMI partners with Music Nation on music licensing in UAE25 May 2023

X Ambassadors sign to Virgin Music25 May 2023

Nick Grimshaw to return to the airwaves, filling in on the Virgin Radio breakfast show25 May 2023

One Liners: Portugal. The Man, Little Dragon, Teo Glacier, more25 May 2023

Sony Music chief talks streaming, short-form, gaming and AI in investor presentation24 May 2023

Gap sues Kanye West over alterations to former Yeezy store in LA24 May 2023

Universal Music allies with music AI company Endel to create some "science-backed soundscapes"24 May 2023

Further job cuts confirmed at SoundCloud24 May 2023

Boss of Warner Music owned merch company EMP stands down24 May 2023

BBC proposal would see radio programmes like Desert Island Discs produced by its commercial wing24 May 2023

One Liners: Ed Sheeran & Ishawna, Jake Shears, 100gecs, more24 May 2023

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