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📑 CMU Digest: Universal and TikTok's stalemate, misogyny "endemic" in music industry + more
UMG v TikTok, Misogyny In Music, Transparency Code, Lords AI report, Swift deepfakes + more…
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AIF Sounds Alarm for VAT Reduction on Festival Tickets with '5% For Festivals' Campaign
The Association Of Independent Festivals is ramping up its calls for the UK government to reduce VAT on ticket sales with a new campaign launched at Festival Congress. Launching ‘5% For Festivals’, CEO John Rostron says that without urgent action we will see more festivals go out of business in 2024…
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The year ahead: Sam Shemtob, Director of FEAT
FEAT Director Sam Shemtob looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our continuing series of interviews reviewing key trends and developments in the music business. He discusses the organisation’s work across Europe to combat for-profit ticket touting.…
CMU Masterclass: Music Streaming In 2024
Our masterclass Music Streaming In 2024 provides an overview of key trends and developments in music streaming over the last year, and will bring you fully up to speed on the current challenges and opportunities as the streaming model continues to evolve…
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The year ahead: Sarah Williams, CEO of IMPEL
IMPEL CEO Sarah Williams looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our continuing series of interviews reviewing key trends and developments in the music business. She discusses the expansion of the organisation, the development of its Copyright Hub and future ambitions.…
CMU Masterclass: Music Copyright In 2024
In the CMU Masterclass 'Music Copyright In 2024' you'll learn about key trends and developments in music copyright included how music rights are monetised, protected and traded.…
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The year ahead: Alex Kennedy, Managing Director of Believe UK
Believe UK Managing Director Alex Kennedy looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our continuing series of interviews reviewing key trends and developments in the music business. He discusses recent deals and campaigns, as well as the company’s work on AI and the evolving digital music landscape.…
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Industry comments on UK Parliament’s Misogyny In Music report
Music industry organisations including UK Music, the BPI, MMF, Black Lives In Music, and the Musicians’ Union comment on the Misogyny In Music report published by the UK Parliament’s Women And Women And Equalities Committee this morning…
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The year ahead: Matt Cartmell, CEO of Music Technology UK
Music Technology UK CEO Matt Cartmell looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our series of interviews with the music industry’s trade bodies. He discusses the launch of the organisation last November, the key challenges its members face, and how it will seek to help them meet those challenges.…
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The year ahead: Richard James Burgess, CEO of A2IM
A2IM President and CEO Richard James Burgess looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our series of interviews with the music industry’s trade bodies. He discusses the organisation’s advocacy work over the last year, including around AI, and the ongoing challenges facing independent music businesses.…
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📑 CMU Digest: Apple spatial rules benefit majors; Copyright Office explores AI licensing
Hipgnosis slanging match continues; music publishers vs Anthropic; Notorious BIG publicity rights lawsuit…
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The year ahead: Matt Taylor, Executive Director of MPG
MPG Executive Director Matt Taylor looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our series of interviews with the music industry’s trade bodies. He discusses the organisation's work around AI and credits, as well as its advocacy for recording studios, which resulted in new support from Arts Council England…