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US House passes TICKET Act, but industry groups raise concerns about loophole in speculative selling ban

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TICKET Act • 4 min read

US House passes TICKET Act, but industry groups raise concerns about loophole in speculative selling ban

The US House Of Representatives has passed the TICKET Act, which will introduce new regulations for the American ticketing sector. The music community is mainly supportive of the new rules, though there are concerns that there’s a problematic loophole in the current version of the new legislation…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2025

The Isaac Hayes estate’s copyright lawsuit against Trump can proceed, but judge axes false endorsement claims

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The Isaac Hayes estate’s copyright lawsuit against Trump can proceed, but judge axes false endorsement claims

Attempts by Donald Trump to get a copyright lawsuit filed over his use of an Isaac Hayes song at his rallies dismissed have failed, meaning the litigation will now proceed. However, a separate claim that Trump’s use of the song also constituted false endorsement has been axed by the judge…

Chris Cooke • 29 Apr 2025

Kneecap distance themselves from past on-stage remarks, but remain forthright in response to critics

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Kneecap distance themselves from past on-stage remarks, but remain forthright in response to critics

Kneecap have responded to the recent controversies about past on-stage remarks, which have become newsworthy following their Coachella sets. They insist they don’t support Hamas and would never incite violence, adding past comments are being misrepresented “to manufacture moral hysteria”…

Chris Cooke • 29 Apr 2025

Conservative leader calls for Kneecap to be prosecuted over “kill your local MP” statement, as potential US visa issues mount for the group

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Conservative leader calls for Kneecap to be prosecuted over “kill your local MP” statement, as potential US visa issues mount for the group

Kneecap are facing mounting criticism over past comments in support of Hamas and declaring that “the only good Tory is a dead Tory”. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch wants the rap group prosecuted, while speculation increases that Donald Trump’s government could block them from touring in the US…

Chris Cooke • 28 Apr 2025

Major labels want to formally intervene in legal case to oppose Canadian streaming levy

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Major labels want to formally intervene in legal case to oppose Canadian streaming levy

The major record companies want to intervene in the legal case challenging the proposed streaming levy in Canada. The major labels, unlike the indies, oppose the levy, and say they are “uniquely positioned” to provide insight as the digital platforms fight the levy proposals through the courts…

Chris Cooke • 28 Apr 2025

EU competition regulator to investigate Universal’s Downtown deal

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Universal Music • 2 min read

EU competition regulator to investigate Universal’s Downtown deal

The EU’s competition regulator has announced it will investigate Universal Music’s deal to buy Downtown Music which, it says, “threatens to significantly affect competition” in the EU music market. The news has been welcomed by the indie music sector which has urged the regulator to block the deal…

Chris Cooke • 25 Apr 2025

Ticket scammers have made more than £2 million from Oasis fans according to Lloyds

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Ticket scammers have made more than £2 million from Oasis fans according to Lloyds

Oasis fans have been scammed out of more than £2 million by fraudsters on social media who claim to have tickets for the band’s reunion tour. That’s according to Lloyds Bank which urges music fans to be wary of ticket fraud and social media platforms to take stronger action against the scammers…

Chris Cooke • 25 Apr 2025

Chris Bryant tells MPs he’s “determined” to make AI and copyright compromise work

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Chris Bryant tells MPs he’s “determined” to make AI and copyright compromise work

Copyright and AI was discussed in Parliament again yesterday, with MPs saying that the UK government’s plan to introduce a new AI copyright exception, but with an opt-out for rightsholders, is unworkable. However, optimistic culture minister Chris Bryant said he’s determined to make it work…

Chris Cooke • 24 Apr 2025

Cookie seller sued by Warner over music in TikTok videos

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Cookie seller sued by Warner over music in TikTok videos

Savvy social media marketing has frequently been credited for cookie seller Crumbl’s rapid growth in recent years. But that marketing involved “blatant” and “repeated” copyright infringement according to a lawsuit from Warner Music, which says Crumbl used its music in TikTok posts without permission…

Chris Cooke • 24 Apr 2025

Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap’s US visa to be revoked over pro-Palestine statements during Coachella set

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Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap’s US visa to be revoked over pro-Palestine statements during Coachella set

Sharon Osbourne has criticised Kneecap for projecting anti-Israel statements onto screens at the end of their Coachella set. She even calls for the US to revoke the band’s visa, a call that comes amid increased concern that activist artists may be refused entry into the US with Trump as President…

Chris Cooke • 23 Apr 2025

David Gilmour seeks to takeover domain of unofficial Pink Floyd merch website in trademark lawsuit

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David Gilmour seeks to takeover domain of unofficial Pink Floyd merch website in trademark lawsuit

David Gilmour is suing a website that sells unofficial Pink Floyd merchandise claiming that it is infringing the trademark he controls in his own name. The merch seller is based in Asia which might make it hard to enforce a US court ruling, which is why Gilmour also wants control of its domain…

Chris Cooke • 23 Apr 2025

Ador founder says HYBE carries “burden of proof” in dispute over terminated shareholder agreement

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Ador founder says HYBE carries “burden of proof” in dispute over terminated shareholder agreement

The dispute between HYBE and the founder of its Ador label, Min Hee-Jin, was in court last week. Min has since issued a statement criticising HYBE over its conduct in the dispute, insisting it has the burden of proof to show it legally terminated a shareholders agreement and dismissed her as CEO…

Chris Cooke • 22 Apr 2025