Nat King Cole estate sell musician's later recordings to Universal Music
The Nat King Cole estate has sold the late musician's recordings to Universal Music for an estimated $10 million to $20 million, according to Forbes.…
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Team appointed to run new central London venues at Outernet
A team has been appointed to run Outernet's two new central London venues, Outernet Live with a 2000 capacity and a revamped 12 Bar Club with a 350 capacity.…
One Liners: Jason Derulo, Machine Gun Kelly & Bring Me The Horizon, Muse, more
Peaceville signs Sigh, alongside new releases from Jason Derulo, Bring Me The Horizon and Machine Gun Kelly, Muse, Def Leppard and New Kids On The Block.…
Musicologists conclude that Shape Of You rips off Oh Why - or doesn’t - as Ed Sheeran song-theft case proceeds
Musicologists for each side in the Shape Of You case gave differing views on whether the similarities with 'Oh Why' are coincidental, with both agreeing on some phonetic points.…
UK competition regulator fully clears Sony’s acquisition of AWAL
The CMA has fully cleared Sony Music's purchase of Kobalt's AWAL label services business, after a provisional ruling last month found no sufficient competition concerns.…
Congress members again raise competition concerns about Live Nation and Ticketmaster following John Oliver segment
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Amy Klobuchar have again asked the US Department of Justice to investigate competition in the live and ticketing market, following a John Oliver segment.…
Mushroom announces global partnership with Virgin Music, and hires Korda Marshall
Australian indie Mushroom has signed a global distribution deal with Universal's Virgin Music and hired Korda Marshall to co-lead its international operations.…
Former Brexit negotiator admits "purist" approach to EU trade deal inflicted excessive paperwork on musicians
Former chief Brexit negotiator David Frost has admitted he was too purist in trade talks, after the deal left British musicians facing extra touring paperwork across the EU.…
P-MRC Data rebrands as Luminate
The music and entertainment data joint venture formerly known as P-MRC Data has rebranded as Luminate and plans to expand across all media categories.…
LimeWire founder “NOT THRILLED” about brand’s revival as an NFT marketplace
Original LimeWire founder Mark Gorton has criticised the brand's revival as an NFT marketplace by Julian and Paul Zehetmayr, saying he was not consulted.…
UK record industry revenues grew 12.8% in 2021
UK recorded music revenues rose 12.8% to £1.26 billion in 2021, driven by streaming growth and a continued vinyl revival, according to the BPI.…
Ivors and MU hit out at children's content company seeking writer's share on music it commissions
The Ivors Academy and Musicians' Union criticise Moonbug Entertainment for pressuring music-makers to direct PRS royalties, including the writer's share, to the company.…