Warner Music invests in Polish live music firm
Warner Music Poland has taken a stake in Polish concert promoter Big Idea, with plans for new festivals, merchandise expansion and NFTs.…
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Brian Higgins signs to Peermusic
Peermusic has signed songwriter and producer Brian Higgins to a global publishing deal covering his future works.…
Dice launches in Germany
Mobile ticketing platform Dice has launched in Germany with 350 events on sale, with Goodlive Artists, Z|Art Agency and Uebel & Gefährlich as launch partners.…
James Blake releases sleep-including album
James Blake has released 'Wind Down', an ambient album originally created as a soundscape for the sleep app Endel, which uses AI to build personalised sound journeys.…
Music Venue Trust launches new initiative to buy freeholds of grassroots venues
Music Venue Trust has launched Music Venue Properties, a charitable community benefit society that aims to buy the freeholds of grassroots venues, starting with nine pilot venues.…
Bandcamp and Google confirm temporary agreement as dispute over in-app payments proceeds
Bandcamp and Google have agreed a temporary arrangement letting Bandcamp keep taking direct in-app payments on Android while its lawsuit over Google's new payment rules proceeds.…
Outback Presents acquires Robomagic
US tour promoter Outback Presents has acquired UK company Robomagic, with the two saying they will pursue a joint mission for more equitable touring opportunities.…
Owners of new Manchester venue talk up ambitions ahead of June launch
The Canvas Venues Group is opening a 600-capacity venue called Canvas in Manchester next month, with a members bar, restaurant and music industry courses.…
Heart adds spin-off station with focus on music from 2000s
Global has launched Heart 00s, a decade-specific spin-off station, with Ashley Roberts hosting a weekly show and Mike Panteli presenting breakfast.…
Setlist: Live at Wide Days
A live edition of the Setlist podcast recorded in Edinburgh reviews the Viagogo judgement in Australia, Universal's Spinnup changes and the Jubilee chart battle.…
Former MegaUpload execs who did deal with the prosecution could still face a ten year jail term
Two former MegaUpload executives have agreed to face charges in New Zealand instead of US extradition, and could still face up to ten years in prison.…
Universal's DIY distributor introduces A&R process, drops a chunk of its current artists
Universal's DIY distribution service Spinnup is becoming a curated, invite-only platform, and artists not selected must move to another distributor by 19 July 2022.…