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Business News • 2 min read

Glastonbury thanks the 99% of festival-goers who took their tents away with them

Glastonbury's Emily Eavis has thanked festival-goers after 99% of tents were taken home this year, contrasting with the abandoned-tent problems seen at other large UK festivals.…

Andy Malt • 13 Jul 2022

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Amanda Shires, Live Nation, Mastodon, more

Roundup of industry news including Live Nation UK hiring Ian Evans, Warner Chappell and MNRK promotions, and new releases from Amanda Shires, Architects and Ezra Furman.…

Andy Malt • 13 Jul 2022

And Finally • 2 min read

Spotify buys Heardle

Spotify has acquired the daily music trivia game Heardle, which will remain free to play and will direct players to full tracks on Spotify at the end of each game.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Jul 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Web-blocking in the UK is now extending to mobile internet, starting with EE

The BPI has confirmed that music industry web-blocks are extending to mobile internet, starting with the EE network, which is the first mobile operator to block such sites.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2022

Business News • 3 min read

BMI files legal arguments against a combined radio royalty rate court hearing with ASCAP

US collecting society BMI has argued in court that the Radio Music License Committee cannot force a combined rate hearing with rival society ASCAP.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Universal expands partnership with Thai label Hype Train Group

Universal Music Thailand has expanded its partnership with Thai label Hype Train Group, moving beyond distribution to a broader deal aimed at taking Thai artists international.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Ultra Music Publishing formally launches new Liverpool studio set-up

Ultra Music Publishing has formally launched a studio in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, serving songwriters and musicians signed to the company and its sister labels.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Disney announces Hybe deal that will bring three BTS shows to its streaming service

Disney has signed a deal with Hybe to stream five shows, three involving BTS, including a concert film, a documentary series and a new series of In The Soop featuring V.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jul 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

One Liners: Bimini, Rico Nasty, The Mountain Goats, more

This week's round-up includes Bimini signing to Relentless Records, TEG's new Chief Commercial Officer, and new releases from Rico Nasty, The Mountain Goats and Pussy Riot.…

Andy Malt • 12 Jul 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Lords report on licensing rules calls for more joined up thinking and strengthened agent of change

A House Of Lords Liaison Committee report calls for better communication between licensing and planning systems, more councillor training and a strengthened agent of change principle.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jul 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Kanye West sued over missing menswear

The David Casavant Archive has sued Kanye West in LA for $221,810 in unpaid rental fees and $195,100 for thirteen fashion items it says he borrowed in 2020 and never returned.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jul 2022

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Another VPN sued over allegations it facilitates piracy

A group of independent movie producers has sued VPN provider VeePN, alleging it promotes and facilitates movie piracy and hides users' identities.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jul 2022