Class action lawsuit filed by former Pollen employee in the US
A former US-based employee of Pollen – the ticketing and events company that fell into administration last month – has filed…
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CMU Digest 25.09.22: Festicket, UK Music, YouTube, RIAA, Warner Music
This week’s digest covers Festicket’s administration, UK Music’s industry stats, YouTube’s Creator Music service and RIAA figures showing US recorded music growth.…
American industry welcomes the launch of radio royalty proposals in US Senate
The US record industry has welcomed the introduction of the American Music Fairness Act in the Senate, which would require AM and FM radio stations to pay recording royalties.…
Downtown combines its services businesses into one division
Downtown Music Holdings has combined FUGA, AdRev, its neighbouring rights agency and Downtown Music Services into a new global division led by FUGA’s Pieter Van Rijn.…
Amy Thomson departs Hipgnosis to launch rights management platform
Hipgnosis Chief Catalogue Officer Amy Thomson is stepping down to focus on a new platform helping artists, songwriters and managers administer their rights.…
Chrysalis marketing execs move to artist management roles within label’s parent company Blue Raincoat
Chrysalis marketing executives John Leahy and Rupert King are moving to full-time artist management roles at Blue Raincoat Artists, the management division of the Chrysalis parent company.…
Help Musicians launches new mental health-focussed charity
Help Musicians has launched Music Minds Matter as a standalone charity focused on mental health across the music community, following a 30% rise in helpline calls.…
One liners: Harry Styles & Florence Pugh, Mercury Prize, Stormzy, more
Round-up of appointments and releases including Leila Oliveira's promotion at Warner Music Brazil and new singles from Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, Stormzy and Sam Smith.…
UK Music stats show partial recovery for music sector in 2021, but more government support needed
UK Music’s annual report shows the British music industry partly recovered in 2021, with GVA still 31% below pre-pandemic levels and the live sector hardest hit.…
Robert Kyncl named CEO of Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group has appointed YouTube executive Robert Kyncl as CEO, succeeding Stephen Cooper, who will move to a new role after a handover on 1 January 2023.…
RIAA stats confirm 9% growth in US recorded music market so far this year
The RIAA reports US recorded music retail revenues rose 9% in the first half of 2022, driven by streaming, which now accounts for 84% of the market.…
HMV launches 1921 Records, signs India Arkin
HMV has launched a record label, 1921 Records, with India Arkin as its first signing, after she played an in-store performance in HMV Newcastle.…