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Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

1876 posts •
Kneecap say government appealing Mo Chara terror offence dismissal is “unsurprising” but a “massive waste of taxpayers’ money” public
Kneecap • 2 min read

Kneecap say government appealing Mo Chara terror offence dismissal is “unsurprising” but a “massive waste of taxpayers’ money”

Kneecap have responded to the news that UK prosecutors are appealing the recent ruling to dismiss the criminal case against the group’s Mo Chara over the alleged displaying of a Hezbollah flag at a London gig. They say the appeal is “unsurprising” but a “massive waste of taxpayers’ money”…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Two thirds of South Asian music professionals feel poorly represented in the UK industry, says South Asian Soundcheck report public
South Asian Soundcheck • 2 min read

Two thirds of South Asian music professionals feel poorly represented in the UK industry, says South Asian Soundcheck report

The newly published ‘South Asian Soundcheck’ report reveals that two thirds of South Asian creators and professionals working in the UK music industry feel poorly represented in the music business. It also identifies three essential needs to deliver change: mentorship, representation and investment…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Diddy to spend more than four years in prison public
Diddy • 2 min read

Diddy to spend more than four years in prison

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced on Friday after being convicted earlier this year over the illegal transportation of two women to engage in prostitution. He will spend a total of 50 months in jail. His lawyers had argued for fourteen months, while the prosecution wanted an eleven year sentence…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
As FT says major labels are close to “landmark” AI licensing deals, is a new battle royale going to kick off within the music industry? public
Artificial Intelligence • 7 min read

As FT says major labels are close to “landmark” AI licensing deals, is a new battle royale going to kick off within the music industry?

An FT report says that Universal and Warner are close to agreeing “landmark” AI licensing deals that will result in ongoing payments to the music industry. If true, that poses some big questions within the music community about how that income will be shared and whose consent will be sought…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Nirvana baby lawsuit dismissed public
Nirvana • 2 min read

Nirvana baby lawsuit dismissed

The Nirvana baby lawsuit has been dismissed. Spencer Elden, who as a baby appeared on the cover of ‘Nevermind’, sued the band in 2021 claiming that the artwork constituted illegal sexual imagery. But the judge says he “has a difficult time understanding” that interpretation of the image…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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