FAC launches petition over cut in PRS funding to PRS Foundation
The Featured Artists Coalition has launched a petition urging PRS to reverse its planned cut to funding for the PRS Foundation.…
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Majors and Spinrilla set out jury selection questions as copyright dispute proceeds
The major labels and mixtape platform Spinrilla have proposed jury selection questions as their copyright dispute heads to trial over damages.…
Mark Owen signs to BMG
Take That's Mark Owen has officially signed a solo record deal with BMG, ahead of his album Land Of Dreams out 23 September.…
Spinnin Records restructures marketing department, ramps up Web3 activities
Spinnin Records has merged its brand and recording marketing teams under Susanne Hazendonk and is increasing its Web3 and NFT activity.…
More government support needed for a night-time sector facing a “perfect storm”
A Night Time Industries Association survey finds costs and falling sales leave many venues at risk, prompting calls for government intervention.…
One liners: Christina Aguilera, Apple, John Legend, more
Round-up of Apple Maps music guides, an ASM Global venue appointment, and new releases from Christina Aguilera, Jungle, Working Men’s Club and others.…
Lil Nas X and Nicki Minaj announce brand partnership deals
Lil Nas X has signed a brand partnership with M&Ms, while Nicki Minaj has become an ambassador and strategic advisor to sports betting platform MaximBet.…
IMPALA publishes results of independent sector diversity survey
IMPALA has published the results of its first diversity and inclusion survey of independent music companies and trade bodies in 22 countries, finding that funding is a key need.…
Outernet London announces more programming appointments
Outernet London has made further programming appointments ahead of its summer opening, with venues HERE and The Lower Third.…
BBC announces Glastonbury coverage
The BBC will broadcast extensive Glastonbury coverage for its 50th anniversary, including 35 hours of TV and the first UHD broadcast of Pyramid Stage sets.…
Anita Baker thanks Chance The Rapper for helping out in her recent masters dispute
Anita Baker has publicly thanked Chance The Rapper for helping her regain control of her master recordings, after spotting him in the audience at a Las Vegas show.…
Snoop Dogg decides not to thank himself
Snoop Dogg has cancelled all his non-US tour dates for 2022, including his long-delayed UK tour, citing scheduling conflicts and family and TV and film commitments.…