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Setlist Podcast: Make big shows fund grassroots music, politicians told
UK politicians hear possible solutions to the grassroots venues crisis, Nirvana logo dispute back in court…
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Travis Scott seeks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits, as lawyers query if performers should have crowd management training
More legal filings have been made in the Astroworld litigation as the first lawsuits head to trial in May. Travis Scott and his touring company XX Global have requested to be removed as a defendants because they were not responsible for event safety…
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Rapper ordered to pay $800,000 to Sony over TikTok hit with unlicensed sample
A US court has ordered rapper Trefuego to pay Sony Music over $800,000 in damages after he used an uncleared sample in a track that went viral on TikTok. However, the judge declined to issue an injunction banning future distribution of the track…
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⏩ One Liners: HYBE, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen + more
HYBE, Teddy Swims, William Bell deals; Michael Jackson lawsuit; Splendour In The Grass cancelled; Great Escape speakers; Bruce Springsteen, ARIA awards; ‘This Is Spinal Tap 2’ cameos; Abbey Road Artist In Residence; Blockheads 45th anniversary shows; new music from John Cale, DIIV, Shygirl, Eivør…
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MPs hear about the crisis in grassroots live music - a ticket levy might help, but how would that work?
The crisis in the grassroots live music sector was discussed in Parliament yesterday. A levy charged on tickets for the biggest shows could help address the issues, MPs were told. However, there is disagreement within the industry about how such a levy might work…
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BBC boss says “bringing people together” is a priority, and future funding models must accommodate that objective
The future of BBC funding is back in the spotlight following a speech by the broadcaster’s Director General Tim Davie. He announced a review of the licence fee funding model, but said that any changes in the future must accommodate the broadcaster’s key objectives…
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Sean Combs’ lawyer slams "unprecedented ambush" following Monday’s raids
Following the high profile raids on properties owned by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, a lawyer for the musician has issued a statement criticising the tactics employed by US Homeland Security and insisting his client is “innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name"…
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Sean Combs properties raided in federal sex trafficking investigation
US Homeland Security yesterday raided two properties owned by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, reportedly as part of an investigation in relation to allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault. The most recent civil lawsuit against Combs, filed by a former collaborator, has also been updated…
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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…
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⏩ One Liners: Mariah Carey, UK Music, Spotify + more
BROMIS x Soundmouse; Splash, Universal, Tencent exec moves; Astroworld lawsuit; Shindig Festival to close; Broadwick x TCE Presents; Mañana Electronic launches; Spotify adds e-learning; UK Music creator survey; Keychange manifesto; Mariah Carey award; new music from Kiasmos, Charlotte Day Wilson…
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US law firm announces investigation into Live Nation prompted by investor lawsuit
Last month a US court declined to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Live Nation investor in relation to the allegations of anticompetitive conduct against the live giant. Now a law firm has announced its own investigation into whether Live Nation bosses breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders…
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⏩ One Liners: Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa, Yungblud + more
FKP Scorpio UK + Communion Presents merge; Juan Carlos Cáceres deal; DEAG CEO steps down; Ninja Tune CEO statement; Nicki Minaj assault case; Frank Skinner to leave Absolute; Radio Caroline anniversary; Yungblud defends ticket prices; Prince musical; shows + new music from Dua Lipa, Karin Ann + more…