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Universal Music buys UAE-based Chabaka
Universal Music has further expanded its reach in the Middle East and North Africa region by acquiring UAE-based distribution, marketing and publishing company Chabaka.…
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UK Music boss announces his departure
The boss of cross-sector trade group UK Music, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, has announced he is departing the organisation in order to take up a senior role with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.…
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One Liners: Billie Eilish, Imagine Dragons, The Kills, more
Exceleration invests in Azadi Records, Concord extends deal with Tomas Costanza, new releases from Imagine Dragons, The Kills, Aïsha Devi and more - and Billie Eilish get BRITS gong for 1 billion streams.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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One Liners: Jason Derulo, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kaliii, more
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🎤Warner Chappell has signed a publishing deal with rapidly rising rapper Kaliii. “There’s a new generation of talented…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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’…
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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…