Music industry comments on copyright directive ruling
Music industry bodies criticise the European Parliament's vote against the latest draft of the Copyright Directive, saying it was a missed opportunity for creators.…
British Academy of Songwriters Composers & Authors (BASCA)
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The Ivor Novello Awards happened
Ed Sheeran won Songwriter Of The Year and Most Performed Work at the Ivor Novello Awards, with Stormzy, Dave and Elbow among the other winners.…
Ivor Novello nominations announced
The nominations for the 2018 Ivor Novello Awards are announced, with Stormzy, Dave, Sampha, Elbow and Everything Everything among the songwriters recognised, ahead of the 31 May ceremony.…
Songwriters call for publisher commitments on Spotify and Facebook cash
BASCA is calling on music publishers to share with songwriters any financial benefits from Spotify's flotation and newly signed Facebook licensing deals.…
BASCA responds to resignation of four Songwriter Committee members
BASCA has responded to the resignation of four Songwriter Committee members, who raised grievances about the organisation's leadership, its relationship with PRS and a recent HR investigation.…
One Liners: Songtrust, BRIT Awards, Lady Leshurr, more
Songtrust expands into Europe, the BPI launches an apprentice scheme funded by the BRITs, and the BASCA announces a new annual lecture among other news.…
CMU Digest 18.08.17: SoundCloud, Pandora, RIAA, Spinrilla, Cinram, Manchester Arena
A weekly digest covering SoundCloud's new funding and CEO, Pandora's new chief, the RIAA's moral rights dispute and Cinram's administration.…
Songwriter groups hit out at the major labels' position on moral rights
Songwriter groups criticise the RIAA's submission to a US Copyright Office review of moral rights, accusing the major labels of an anti-songwriter stance.…
One Liners: Kobalt, Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey, more
Roundup including Kobalt's hire of Arif Mahmud, David Klein's move from CAA to UTA, a new PRS Foundation and BASCA songwriter grant, and new releases.…
CMU's One Liners: Kobalt, Marshall, BASCA, more
Brief news includes Kobalt acquiring Nettwerk's publishing catalogue, Marshall launching a record label and Crispin Hunt becoming BASCA chair.…