LIVE to join government advisory group on the impact of Brexit
The live music trade body LIVE has joined a government advisory group on the impact of Brexit on the sectors most affected, as touring issues remain unresolved.…
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TicketSwap joins STAR
Ticket resale platform TicketSwap has joined STAR, the UK ticketing trade body, becoming only the second resale company to do so.…
Majid Jordan join Three Six Zero
Three Six Zero has signed Canadian duo Majid Jordan as a management client, following their work with Drake's OVO Sound label.…
One Liners: Megan Thee Stallion, Sigrid & Bring Me The Horizon, PinkPantheress & Willow, more
Mojo acquires stakes in songwriter catalogues, Opinium hires Chris Carey, and a range of artists including Megan Thee Stallion and Sigrid release new music.…
Astroworld task force sets out proposals to prevent future festival tragedies
A Texas state task force has proposed standardised event licensing, clear stop triggers and chain-of-command rules after the 2021 Astroworld tragedy.…
Warner Music Asia signs Valentina Ploy
Warner Music Asia has signed Thai artist Valentina Ploy in a deal working alongside her existing label What The Duck, with her first release due on 28 April.…
Midem to return next year run by the city of Cannes
The Cannes music business conference Midem will return next year under the ownership of the city of Cannes, after RX France ended its involvement.…
One Liners: Mike Shinoda, The Smile, Lykke Li, more
Warner Music hires Mike Shinoda as Community Innovation Advisor, and The Smile, Lykke Li, Editors and others announce new music and tour dates.…
Tyga’s MSCHF trainers prompt legal battle with Vans
MSCHF and Tyga released Wavy Baby trainers, and MSCHF has opposed Vans' request for an injunction, arguing the shoes are protected free speech.…
New anti-SLAPP laws should apply to Dr Luke v Kesha litigation, say campaign groups
Three US women's rights organisations have backed Kesha's position that New York's new anti-SLAPP laws should apply retroactively to her defamation battle with Dr Luke.…
Family In Music adds royalty advance tool
Family In Music has added a Royalty Advance service, developed with beatBread, giving DIY artists upfront finance repaid from royalties.…
New report calls on government to recognise the “power of music” in healthcare
A report by UK Music and Music For Dementia calls on the government to appoint a Power Of Music Commissioner and take other steps to use music in healthcare.…