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Italian police say pro-Russian hackers attempted to stop Ukraine winning Eurovision

Italian police say they blocked cyber attacks by pro-Russian hacker groups targeting Eurovision voting, as the EBU rejected six jury votes over suspected manipulation.…

Andy Malt • 17 May 2022

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More than 100 festivals sign up to new Safer Spaces charter

The Association Of Independent Festivals has relaunched its Safer Spaces campaign, with more than 100 UK festivals committing to a new charter on tackling sexual violence.…

Chris Cooke • 16 May 2022

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French performer and label groups reach voluntary agreement regarding digital remuneration

French artist, performer and label groups have welcomed a voluntary agreement that introduces a minimum streaming royalty for featured artists and minimum advances for new deals.…

Chris Cooke • 16 May 2022

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Swiss collecting society sues Snapchat

SUISA Digital has sued Snapchat in the Hamburg courts over unlicensed use of music it represents, with SESAC backing the action.…

Chris Cooke • 16 May 2022

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One Media iP Group confirms it is offering £3.5 million for one per cent of the Pink Floyd catalogue

One Media iP Group has formally bid £3.5 million for a 1% stake in Pink Floyd's catalogue, as Warner Music and BMG are reportedly also considering bids.…

Chris Cooke • 16 May 2022

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Above & Beyond launch new ambient label

Above & Beyond have launched Reflections, a new ambient and downtempo label sitting alongside Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, with its first album from Yotto due.…

Andy Malt • 16 May 2022

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Pathways Into Music research guide launched at The Great Escape

Pathways Into Music has published a research guide at The Great Escape, presenting its artist circle and tips for educators to pass on knowledge to DIY-phase music-makers.…

CMU Editorial • 16 May 2022

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One Liners: Deftones, Mom+Pop, Party Dozen, more

Brief news including Exceleration Music's financial alliance with Mom+Pop Music, Warner Music China signing Miriam Yeung, and Deftones announcing a London show.…

Andy Malt • 16 May 2022

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Setlist: Live at The Great Escape

A live Setlist episode recorded at The Great Escape reviews Napster's shift to Web3, the MMF's $ong Royalties Manifesto, and the death of the iPod.…

Andy Malt • 16 May 2022

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The Great Escape continues, with TGE Elevate Day tomorrow

The Great Escape continues with music and video sessions, and tomorrow's TGE Elevate Sessions offer early-career talent panels on fanbases, live careers, releases and business partners.…

CMU Editorial • 13 May 2022

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MMF launches $ong Royalties Manifesto at The Great Escape

The Music Managers Forum has launched a manifesto calling for faster, more accurate song royalty payments, proposing three steps including logging splits at creation and supplying ISWCs with recordings.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2022

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Vans accuses MSCHF of breaching injunction over Tyga's trainers

Vans says MSCHF continued shipping Wavy Baby trainers after a court order halted their sale, and has asked for MSCHF to be held in contempt.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2022