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Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

1754 posts •
Nirvana ‘smiley face’ copyright dispute back in court public
Nirvana • 2 min read

Nirvana ‘smiley face’ copyright dispute back in court

A copyright dispute between Nirvana and fashion designer Marc Jacobs over a 2018 smiley face t-shirt based on the band’s merchandise was back in court yesterday. The current focus is a claim by former Geffen art director Robert Fisher that he owns the copyright in the original smiley face…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Moscow terror attack venue owner vows to rebuild in memory of those who died public
Live industry news including ticketing, venues, festivals and more • 2 min read

Moscow terror attack venue owner vows to rebuild in memory of those who died

Governments across the world have condemned the terrorist attack that targeted innocent Russians attending a concert at the Crocus City Hall near Moscow on Friday. The venue’s owner, Crocus Group, has vowed to rebuild the complex, adding, “We will never forget those who fell victims to terrorists”…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Mother of security guard killed in Brixton Academy crowd crush commences legal action against Academy Music Group saying “we will never let this rest” public
Brixton Academy • 2 min read

Mother of security guard killed in Brixton Academy crowd crush commences legal action against Academy Music Group saying “we will never let this rest”

Academy Music Group is facing legal action over the crowd crush that occurred during a sold out Asake show at the Brixton Academy in December 2022. The family of one of those who died, security guard Gaby Hutchinson, say they want answers about what caused the fatal incident at the London venue…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
University Of Kent axes music courses public
University Of Kent • 4 min read

University Of Kent axes music courses

The music industry has responded to the news that the University Of Kent is closing its music department. UK Music says it hopes that, as a General Election approaches, politicians will “reflect on the policy decisions” that have led to music courses being axed at this and other universities…
Chris Cooke & Sam Taylor •
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