FUGA launches new Berlin office
Music distributor FUGA is opening a Berlin office as the hub for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, promoting Curt Keplin and hiring Bernd Harbauer.…
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ITV likely to bid for Channel 4
ITV is reportedly seriously considering a bid to buy Channel 4, after the UK government confirmed it will sell the publicly owned broadcaster.…
University Of Manchester announces British Pop Archive and launch exhibition
The University of Manchester is launching a British Pop Archive, opening with a May exhibition of Manchester-centred pop culture materials.…
One Liners: Utopia, Michael Franti, The Weeknd
Utopia Music has appointed Bastien Vidal as Acting CFO, while Michael Franti, The Weeknd and Toro y Moi have announced releases and tour dates.…
Warner Music signs Central Cee collaborator Rondodasosa
Warner Music has signed Italian drill rapper Rondodasosa, who recently appeared on Central Cee's pan-European collaboration 'Eurovision'.…
The Leadmill landlords have already begun registering the trademark for Electric Sheffield
The Electric Group, landlord of Sheffield venue The Leadmill, filed a trademark application for Electric Sheffield in February, amid a dispute over the venue's future.…
New Louis Theroux series to feature Stormzy
Louis Theroux's new six-part BBC series will open with an in-depth interview with Stormzy, filmed at home and on tour.…
One Liners: AFEM, LIVE, Teenage Fanclub, Ezra Furman
Appointments at Sony Music's podcast division, AFEM, LIVE, Alder and Kobalt, plus new releases from Teenage Fanclub and Ezra Furman.…
RIAA subpoenas information about two more stream-ripping sites
The RIAA has obtained a subpoena ordering Cloudflare to provide information about the operators of two stream-ripping sites, mp3download.to and 320ytmp3.com.…
Night Time Industries Association calls for urgent rethink from government regarding sector support
The Night Time Industries Association has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to revisit his spring budget, which failed to extend VAT relief or other support for the sector.…
Sony Music announces launch of new movie podcast with Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo
Sony Music's podcast division is launching Kermode And Mayo’s Take, a new twice-weekly film podcast from the duo, replacing their BBC radio show.…
Setlist: Did Fortnite rip off a Charlie Puth dance? It’s complicated
This week's Setlist discusses a choreographer's lawsuit against Epic Games over a Fortnite emote, and the US Copyright Royalty Board's rejection of changes to disc and download royalties.…
