BASCA becomes the Ivors Academy
The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors is renaming itself The Ivors Academy, reflecting the higher profile of its annual Ivors awards.…
British Academy of Songwriters Composers & Authors (BASCA)
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More than 500 arts reps decry cuts to Radio 3 specialist schedule
Over 500 people from the arts have signed a letter criticising BBC Radio 3's schedule cuts, including the reduction of 'Late Junction' to one hour a week.…
Music industry consensus collapses as copyright directive talks near completion
Trade bodies for labels and publishers have called for the Copyright Directive to be abandoned, breaking the music industry's previous unity as final talks approach.…
BASCA confirms interim CEO will stay on
Graham Davies will remain BASCA's interim CEO for another year, and MEP Emma McClarkin and Julia Montero have joined its board.…
BASCA CEO stands down
BASCA CEO Vick Bain is stepping down after a period of ill health, having led the organisation since 2012.…
Indies and songwriters hit out as European Commission approves Sony's EMI deal
The European Commission has cleared Sony's purchase of full ownership of EMI Music Publishing, despite opposition from songwriter and independent music groups.…
CMU Digest 08.10.18: BASCA, Ticketfly, NAFTA, Tencent, National Trading Standards
This week's digest covers BASCA's opposition to Sony's EMI deals, Tencent Music's IPO, the Ticketfly hack lawsuit, NAFTA copyright provisions and UK ticket touting prosecutions.…
One Liners: Elektra, Riz MC, Muse, more
Warner Music has named the executive team for its relaunched Elektra Music Group, while other news includes Bucks Music's BASCA deal and new releases from several artists.…
BASCA calls for Sony's EMI deals to be blocked
Songwriters' organisation BASCA has joined IMPALA in opposing Sony's plan to take full control of EMI Music Publishing, warning it would create a dominant music rights business.…
One Liners: BMI, Music+Sport, BASCA, more
Brief news includes Karen Buse moving from PRS For Music to BMI, P-C Rae joining Music+Sport, and BASCA naming its Gold Badge Award winners.…
European Parliament backs safe harbour reform - everyone responds
The European Parliament has voted 438 to 226 in favour of the copyright directive including the music industry's preferred version of article thirteen, though trilogue negotiations remain.…
One Liners: Boiler Room, Matt Everitt, Robyn, more
Boiler Room names a new Chief Strategy Officer, BASCA's board is refreshed, and Matt Everitt announces a book, alongside new releases from Robyn and others.…