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Music publishers want to amend Anthropic lawsuit because of pirated lyrics

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Anthropic • 2 min read

Music publishers want to amend Anthropic lawsuit because of pirated lyrics

Music publishers locked in a legal battle with AI company Anthropic want to amend their lawsuit, because of a recent ruling in another copyright case involving Anthropic. Following that ruling, it’s important the publishers stress that the AI business used pirated lyrics when training its model…

Chris Cooke • 13 Aug 2025

Boss of KKR-owned festival discusses boycotts, says there are “different approaches” to support Palestine

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Øyafestivalen • 3 min read

Boss of KKR-owned festival discusses boycotts, says there are “different approaches” to support Palestine

The CEO of Superstruct-owned festival Øyafestivalen has spoken about how pro-Palestine campaigners called for a boycott of the event this year, because Superstruct is now owned by KKR, which has investments in Israel. Kneecap still played the festival though and used it to criticise KKR on stage…

Chris Cooke • 12 Aug 2025

Shoe shop TikTok spat escalates as Sony sues DSW over unlicensed music

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Sony Music • 2 min read

Shoe shop TikTok spat escalates as Sony sues DSW over unlicensed music

DSW Shoe Warehouse has been sued a second time, this time by Sony Music, for putting pop songs in its social posts without securing the necessary licences. The shoe seller pre-empted the lawsuit last month insisting that its marketeers were misled by social platforms regarding using music in videos…

Chris Cooke • 12 Aug 2025

Australian music industry says proposed AI copyright exception would be “a dangerous step backwards”

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Artificial Intelligence • 3 min read

Australian music industry says proposed AI copyright exception would be “a dangerous step backwards”

Last week the Australian government’s Productivity Commission invited feedback on the proposal that a new exception be added to the country’s copyright law to benefit AI companies. The music industry has hit back at that proposal, with indie label group AIR calling it “a dangerous step backwards”…

Chris Cooke • 11 Aug 2025

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Streaming Levy • 3 min read

US Republicans want Trump to use trade talk pressure to kill Canada’s streaming levy

US politicians are going after the new Canadian streaming levy. After pressure from Donald Trump prompted Canada to drop its Digital Services Tax, Republicans have now urged the White House to similarly pressure the Canadian government over the separate 5% levy on streaming services…

Chris Cooke • 11 Aug 2025

New busking spots needed says Musicians' Union after Leicester Square busking ban

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Musicians’ Union • 2 min read

New busking spots needed says Musicians' Union after Leicester Square busking ban

Earlier this year a court ruling effectively ended busking in London’s Leicester Square after a legal complaint from Global Radio, which has its HQ there. Now the Musicians’ Union is backing a campaign calling on Westminster Council to ensure replacement busking spots are found for performers…

Chris Cooke • 08 Aug 2025

SoundExchange can’t sue Sirius in federal courts, says judge in royalties dispute

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SoundExchange • 3 min read

SoundExchange can’t sue Sirius in federal courts, says judge in royalties dispute

A US judge has said that collecting society SoundExchange doesn’t have the right to file lawsuits in order to enforce its members’ rights. Which isn’t ideal. That ruling has been made in SoundExchange’s ongoing royalties dispute with satellite broadcaster Sirius, which it sued in 2023…

Chris Cooke • 08 Aug 2025

HYBE founder returning to Korea to deal with mounting controversies, he tells staff in leaked memo

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Hybe • 2 min read

HYBE founder returning to Korea to deal with mounting controversies, he tells staff in leaked memo

HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk has told staff that he is returning to Korea to “transparently work” with officials investigating allegations he misled investors ahead of the company’s IPO. Bang has been in the US of late, which he says “contributed to confusion and frustration” around the investigation…

Chris Cooke • 07 Aug 2025

Salt N Pepa say its “time to fight for our rights” as Universal legal bust up continues

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Salt N Pepa • 3 min read

Salt N Pepa say its “time to fight for our rights” as Universal legal bust up continues

Salt N Pepa have spoken about their legal dispute with Universal Music. The duo want to exercise the termination right and reclaim rights in their 1980s recordings. The major says they don’t qualify. But, the rappers insist, that right is meant to protect the artist and “we are the artist”…

Chris Cooke • 07 Aug 2025

Artists and promoters continue to navigate a politically charged festival season

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Live industry news including ticketing, venues, festivals and more • 5 min read

Artists and promoters continue to navigate a politically charged festival season

The 2025 festival season continues to be politically charged. Police are still investigating whether Bob Vylan’s anti-Israel statements at Glastonbury constituted a crime. And one pro-Palestine band is boycotting Boardmasters despite the festival’s statement supporting the Palestinian cause…

Chris Cooke • 06 Aug 2025

Boomtown ups drugs policing as coroner says dealers operated freely at festival

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Boomtown • 3 min read

Boomtown ups drugs policing as coroner says dealers operated freely at festival

A coroner has reported on his inquest into the drug-related death of a festival-goer at last year’s Boomtown, concluding that drugs were “freely available to purchase” at the event. Local police say plans are in place this year to “disrupt” the sale of drugs on site at the festival…

Chris Cooke • 06 Aug 2025

Spotify announces more price increases, boosting share price

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Spotify • 2 min read

Spotify announces more price increases, boosting share price

Spotify is putting up its prices again in multiple markets, including - for the first time - India. In some European markets, a monthly subscription will increase from €10.99 to €11.99. Investors have responded positively to the news, with the company’s share price increasing yesterday…

Chris Cooke • 05 Aug 2025