One Liners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kid Cudi, Chance The Rapper, more
AIM hires Esta Rae as Senior Events Manager, the International Music Summit announces speakers, and a wide range of new releases and tour dates are listed.…
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Google to allow Spotify to take direct payments within its Android app
Google will let Spotify process in-app payments through its own system on Android, avoiding Google's commission, while Google's own payment option will remain available.…
Launch of BBC 1 Radio Dance discussed in court following commercial radio criticism
Radiocentre is challenging OfCom's decision that the BBC's Radio 1 Dance channel was not a material change, arguing the BBC should have consulted commercial rivals.…
Live music industry "disappointed" by lack of support in new UK budget
Live music industry bodies say they are disappointed the UK budget does not extend the reduced VAT rate on tickets, which is due to expire at the end of March.…
AEG hits out as MSG's big new Sphere venue in London gets planning approval
The LLDC has granted planning permission for MSG's Sphere venue in Stratford, prompting criticism from AEG over transport and the LED facade.…
One Liners: Harry Styles, Disclosure & Raye, Beabadoobee, more
Julian Lennon signs to BMG, Third Side Music extends its deal with Colin Stetson, and Harry Styles, Disclosure and Raye release new music.…
Global record industry revenues grew 18.5% to $25.9 billion in 2021
Global recorded music revenues grew 18.5% in 2021 to $25.9 billion, driven by premium streaming, which now accounts for 47.3% of the total, according to the IFPI.…
Congress member calls for 2010 Live Nation/Ticketmaster merger to be overturned "for the good of consumers and America"
Congressman Bill Pascrell has urged the FTC and DoJ to overturn the 2010 Live Nation/Ticketmaster merger as part of a merger guidelines review.…
Shape Of You song-theft court case concludes
The Shape Of You song-theft case has concluded, with judge Antony Zacaroli now considering closing arguments on whether Ed Sheeran copied Sami Chokri's Oh Why.…
Megan Thee Stallion label hits back in legal dispute over whether Something For Thee Hotties was actually an album
Megan Thee Stallion's label 1501 Certified argues that Something For Thee Hotties does not qualify as the album the rapper owes under her contract.…
Warner acquires Qanawat Music
Warner Music has agreed to acquire Middle East and North Africa distributor Qanawat Music, with CEO Adnan Al-Obthani staying on, subject to regulatory approval.…
Frontier Touring announces new executive team
Frontier Touring has promoted Dion Brant to CEO and restructured its executive team, a year after founder Michael Gudinski's death, with Adam Wilkes of AEG Presents as Chair.…