Artist Management

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Coldplay pays former manager seven figure sum to settle dispute

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Coldplay • 2 min read

Coldplay pays former manager seven figure sum to settle dispute

Coldplay have forked out millions to settle their dispute with ex-manager Dave Holmes, avoiding public scrutiny of their business affairs. The legal battle stemmed from conflicting claims over contract renewal and alleged mismanagement. The settlement avoids a potentially explosive court case…

Chris Cooke • 08 Jul 2024

Scooter Braun officially retires as an artist manager

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Scooter Braun • 3 min read

Scooter Braun officially retires as an artist manager

Scooter Braun has officially retired as an artist manager - something everyone thought he did three years ago when he became CEO of HYBE America. In a lengthy statement he said that he could “no longer justify” the sacrifices required to be on call 24/7 for his clients…

Andy Malt • 18 Jun 2024

Setlist Podcast: Universal and TikTok accuse each other of “bullying” and “greed”

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TikTok • 4 min read

Setlist Podcast: Universal and TikTok accuse each other of “bullying” and “greed”

The collapse of licensing talks between Universal Music and TikTok, UK Parliament's 'Misogyny In Music' report that calls for new legislation to end the cycle of harassment and abuse in the "boys' club" industry, and more…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 02 Feb 2024

The F-List’s Vick Bain on UK Parliament’s Misogyny In Music report and the industry’s next steps

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Industry Issues • 5 min read

The F-List’s Vick Bain on UK Parliament’s Misogyny In Music report and the industry’s next steps

Researcher and consultant Vick Bain welcomes the new report from Parliament’s Women And Equalities Committee on Misogyny In Music and outlines how the industry should respond to it…

Vick Bain • 31 Jan 2024

UK government publishes new UK streaming transparency code

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Economics Of Streaming • 3 min read

UK government publishes new UK streaming transparency code

Part of the UK government’s wider work on the economics of music streaming, a transparency code has been published which sees streaming services and music companies commit to provide more information to artists, songwriters and their managers about digital deals and royalties…

Chris Cooke • 31 Jan 2024

Misogyny remains “endemic” in “boys’ club” music industry says UK parliamentary report

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Industry Issues • 4 min read

Misogyny remains “endemic” in “boys’ club” music industry says UK parliamentary report

UK Parliament’s Women And Equalities Committee has published a damning report on misogyny in the music industry. It found that harassment and abuse frequently go unreported, with some companies actively suppressing such claims, and makes numerous proposals for new legislation to tackle the issue…

Andy Malt • 30 Jan 2024

Coldplay countersue former manager Dave Holmes in £14 million lawsuit

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Coldplay • 2 min read

Coldplay countersue former manager Dave Holmes in £14 million lawsuit

Coldplay have counter-sued their former manager Dave Holmes, who they accuse of making mistakes in the management of their last tour which cost the band millions - Holmes accuses them of reneging on his most recent management deal…

Chris Cooke • 09 Oct 2023

Disgraced J-pop powerhouse Johnnys announces a rebrand and restructure to distance itself from its founder

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Johnny & Associates • 2 min read

Disgraced J-pop powerhouse Johnnys announces a rebrand and restructure to distance itself from its founder

Japanese talent management company Johnny’s is changing its name having recently admitted - after decades of denial - that founder Johnny Kitagawa prolifically abused boys working with the firm…

Chris Cooke • 03 Oct 2023

TaP Music signs Eurovision winner Loreen

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Tap Music • 1 min read

TaP Music signs Eurovision winner Loreen

TaP Music has signed two time Eurovision winner Loreen to its management roster, saying that “we believe Loreen's vocal, writing and performance talent deserves a truly world stage”…

Chris Cooke • 02 Oct 2023

MMF to launch new guide to AI at Manager Summit

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Artist Management • 2 min read

MMF to launch new guide to AI at Manager Summit

The UK’s Music Managers Forum will launch a new guide to AI - produced by CMU - at its Manager Summit in London next week…

CMU Editorial • 07 Sep 2023

Ariana Grande is leaving Scooter Braun, despite denials

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Artist Management • 2 min read

Ariana Grande is leaving Scooter Braun, despite denials

Ariana Grande is the latest artist to part company with Scooter Braun's management firm, according to reports - despite denials from sources at his company SB Projects.…

Andy Malt • 01 Sep 2023

Artist Management • 1 min read

Gossipers gossip about which artists are parting company with Scooter Braun’s management company

Demi Lovato "amicably" shuts the door on Scooter while sources say "People are spreading rumours based on what they know, but they are off."…

Chris Cooke • 23 Aug 2023