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Lambeth Council to consider future of Brixton Academy at two day hearing this month

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Lambeth Council to consider future of Brixton Academy at two day hearing this month

The future of the Brixton Academy will be considered at a two day licensing hearing later this month. Councillors will…

Chris Cooke • 29 Aug 2023

US Copyright Office declines to review mechanical copying compulsory licence

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US Copyright Office declines to review mechanical copying compulsory licence

The US Copyright Office has declined to review the compulsory licence that covers the mechanical copying of songs within the…

Chris Cooke • 29 Aug 2023

Songwriter groups again ask for information about the pending BMI private equity sale

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BMI • 3 min read

Songwriter groups again ask for information about the pending BMI private equity sale

Organisations representing songwriters in the US have again written to the boss of BMI regarding the American collecting society’s…

Chris Cooke • 29 Aug 2023

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Eminem • 4 min read

Eminem tells Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music

US presidential wannabe Vivek Ramaswamy has been told to stop using Eminem’s music at his political events. The rapper’…

Chris Cooke • 29 Aug 2023

Exeter radio station launches Christmas songs service – yes, in August

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Exeter radio station launches Christmas songs service – yes, in August

Happy Christmas everybody! Given you’re all busy getting back into the festive mood once again – you’re all doing…

Chris Cooke • 29 Aug 2023

Setlist Podcast: YouTube's three principles for music and AI

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Setlist • 19 min read

Setlist Podcast: YouTube's three principles for music and AI

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss YouTube’s new AI music principles and questions raised about BMI’s decision to become a for-profit enterprise…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 29 Aug 2023

Lizzo’s threat to countersue dancers is a “scare tactic”, say the dancers’ legal reps

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Lizzo’s threat to countersue dancers is a “scare tactic”, say the dancers’ legal reps

Legal reps for the three dancers who have sued Lizzo have issued another forthright statement, this time regarding the musician’…

Chris Cooke • 25 Aug 2023

Disney settles song-theft dispute in relation to Frozen II track

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Disney settles song-theft dispute in relation to Frozen II track

Disney and the creators of ‘Frozen II’ song ‘Some Things Never Change’ have settled a legal dispute with an artist…

Chris Cooke • 25 Aug 2023

Majors return to court over Grande’s $46.8 million damages bill

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Majors return to court over Grande’s $46.8 million damages bill

The major record companies have urged an American court not to approve proposals by internet service provider Grande Communications regarding…

Chris Cooke • 25 Aug 2023

Universal Music ordered to hand over R Kelly royalties to pay fines and restitution

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Universal Music ordered to hand over R Kelly royalties to pay fines and restitution

US judge directs Universal Music Publishing to hand over $500k to federal prosecutors to settle fines and restitution claims after Kelly was found guilty of running a criminal enterprise to sexually and physically abuse women and teenagers.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Aug 2023

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Mixmag launches in Ukraine

Mixmag has expanded to Ukraine, opening an office in partnership with Go West - announced on the country's Independence Day. With a thriving local electronic music scene, the partnership hopes to inspire local talent against the background of the continuing war with Russia…

Chris Cooke • 24 Aug 2023

ISM again puts the spotlight on the “enormously damaging effect” of Brexit on musicians

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ISM again puts the spotlight on the “enormously damaging effect” of Brexit on musicians

The UK’s Independent Society Of Musicians published a new report earlier this week putting the spotlight on the negative…

Chris Cooke • 24 Aug 2023