Spotify completes acquisition of audiobooks firm Findaway
Spotify has completed its acquisition of audiobook distributor Findaway, as it pushes to become a wider audio platform beyond music and podcasts.…
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UK asked to host Eurovision in 2023, Ukraine asks for more time to prepare
The EBU plans talks with the BBC about hosting Eurovision 2023 after deciding Ukraine cannot stage it during the war, a decision Ukrainian and UK officials question.…
Justin Bieber postpones remaining tour dates as Ramsay Hunt syndrome treatment continues
Justin Bieber has postponed the rest of his North American tour while he undergoes treatment for Ramsay Hunt syndrome.…
Setlist: BTS on a break, but don’t call it a hiatus
CMU's podcast discusses BTS's announced break to focus on solo projects and Goldman Sachs' music industry growth predictions.…
CMU Digest 19.06.22: Performer ER, Sony Music, Bestival, Spotify, US Radio Music License Committee
This week's digest covers Belgium's new performer streaming remuneration right, Sony Music Australia's new CEO, the Bestival loan judgement and other music business news.…
Belgium introduces ER right on streams
Belgium has amended its copyright law to add a performer equitable remuneration right covering streaming, implementing the EU Copyright Directive.…
300 promotes Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab to co-Presidents
300 Entertainment has promoted Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab to co-Presidents, both having been with the company since 2014.…
Festival Republic and Music Declares Emergency to research connecting festivals to the national grid
Festival Republic is funding research with Music Declares Emergency into connecting UK festivals to the national grid to reduce generator use.…
One Liners: Beabadoobee, Diddy, Taylor Hawkins, more
A round-up of appointments at SoundCloud and Utopia Music, plus new releases from Beabadoobee, Diddy, FKA Twigs, Santigold and others.…
ASCAP and BMI hit out at US radio industry plan to force combined rate court hearing
ASCAP and BMI oppose a bid by the US Radio Music License Committee to force a combined rate court hearing before one judge, fearing it would push rates down.…
Don Letts signs to Cooking Vinyl for first solo album
Cooking Vinyl has signed DJ and filmmaker Don Letts for his debut solo album, due for release next spring and produced by Gaudi.…
New York venue buys Electric Zoo promoter
The company behind New York venue Avant Gardner has reportedly bought Made Event, the promoter behind the Electric Zoo festival, for $15 million.…