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Setlist: The looming decision on Brixton Academy's future

The Setlist podcast discusses an upcoming Lambeth Council licensing hearing on Brixton Academy's future, and Eminem's dispute with presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy over his music.…

Andy Malt • 04 Sep 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Setlist: YouTube’s three principles for music and AI

This Setlist episode covers YouTube's three principles for AI music, songwriter groups' questions to BMI about its for-profit status, and reports of a possible sale.…

Andy Malt • 29 Aug 2023

Business News

Setlist back next week

The Setlist podcast returns next week to discuss YouTube's Music AI Incubator and reported plans for BMI to sell itself to a private equity firm.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Aug 2023

YouTube sets out three principles for the development of AI music

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umg • 3 min read

YouTube sets out three principles for the development of AI music

YouTube and UMG team up to unleash AI, with Lucian Grainge saying there's a "promising upside" but music industry needs to set "rules of the road" which include "responsibly embracing" AI and "appropriate protections".…

Chris Cooke • 23 Aug 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Ostereo announces restructure and move away from management

Music firm Ostereo is restructuring to focus on its label and publishing divisions, moving away from artist management, with CEO Howard Murphy citing growth in the UK, Europe and Asia.…

Chris Cooke • 23 Aug 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Dice confirms $65 million financing round involving Matt Pincus and Williard Ahdritz

Ticketing company Dice has raised $65 million, with investment from funds run by Matt Pincus and Kobalt founder Williard Ahdritz, and Pincus joins the Dice board.…

Chris Cooke • 23 Aug 2023

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Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach submits plans for expansion to city's council

Cardiff venue Clwb Ifor Bach has submitted a planning application to expand by taking over an adjacent derelict building, adding a 500 capacity room and a 200 capacity room.…

Chris Cooke • 23 Aug 2023

Business News • 2 min read

Montana defends TikTok ban in new court filing

Montana's Attorney General has filed legal papers defending the state's TikTok ban against a bid by TikTok and creators for a preliminary injunction, arguing it does not breach the First Amendment.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Aug 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Earth, Wind & Fire trademark dispute will continue in Florida court

A Florida judge has declined to dismiss a trademark suit by Earth, Wind & Fire IP LLC against promoters of 'Legacy Reunion' shows, so the case will continue.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Aug 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Worldwide Independent Network publishes annual report

The Worldwide Independent Network has published its annual report, outlining member initiatives and stating that independents account for at least 40% of global market share.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Aug 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Saudi media firm invests in Anghami

The venture capital arm of Saudi media firm SRMG has invested $5 million in music streaming service Anghami, which operates across the Middle East and North Africa.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Aug 2023

And Finally • 1 min read

Tickets for second Fyre Festival now on sale

Tickets have gone on sale for a second Fyre Festival, which founder and convicted fraudster Billy McFarland says will take place in the Caribbean in December 2024.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Aug 2023