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ASCAP takes advantage of growing controversy over imminent BMI sale

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ASCAP takes advantage of growing controversy over imminent BMI sale

US collecting society ASCAP has been taking advantage of the mounting controversy around changes at its rival BMI with a series of social media posts stressing its not-for-profit member-owned status.…

Chris Cooke • 31 Aug 2023

US Copyright Office identifies four key topics as it opens a consultation on artificial intelligence

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US Copyright Office identifies four key topics as it opens a consultation on artificial intelligence

The consultation will "help assess whether legislative or regulatory steps in this area are warranted" and acknowledges that there is "disagreement" about whether AI training infringes copyright.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Aug 2023

Bauer extends Greatest Hits Radio to FM in the East Midlands

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Bauer extends Greatest Hits Radio to FM in the East Midlands

Bauer will repurpose Gem Radio's FM frequency for priority brand Greatest Hits Radio while Gem Radio - and its Breakfast Show With Jo & Sparky - will find a new home on DAB.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Aug 2023

One Liners: Jason Derulo, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kaliii, more

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One Liners: Jason Derulo, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kaliii, more

DEALS 🎤Warner Chappell has signed a publishing deal with rapidly rising rapper Kaliii. “There’s a new generation of talented…

Chris Cooke & Andy Malt • 30 Aug 2023

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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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 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 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