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Russian conductor Valery Gergiev loses manager and bookings over refusal to denounce Ukraine invasion

Valery Gergiev has been dropped by his manager and several venues and orchestras after failing to denounce Russia's invasion of Ukraine.…

Andy Malt • 28 Feb 2022

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Mushroom Group launches new management division

Australia's Mushroom Group has launched Mushroom Management, a division with nearly 50 artists, producers and creators, led by Sarah Donelly.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Feb 2022

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Russia barred from entering 2022 Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine invasion

The European Broadcasting Union has barred Russia from the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest over its invasion of Ukraine, reversing an earlier position that both countries could take part.…

Andy Malt • 28 Feb 2022

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ThisWeek Culture teams up with Sound + Vision to present comedy conference

CMU sister publication ThisWeek Culture will present a comedy business conference at the Sound + Vision festival in Cambridge in April.…

CMU Editorial • 28 Feb 2022

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One Liners: BPI, One Republic, Olly Murs, more

Ged Doherty steps down as BPI Chair, 10K Projects and Downtown Music announce appointments, and Olly Murs cancels his summer tour after knee surgery.…

Andy Malt • 28 Feb 2022

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Setlist: Megan Thee Stallion in album definition dispute

This week's Setlist covers Megan Thee Stallion's court dispute over whether her 2021 release counts as an album, and the rollout of Kanye West's Donda 2.…

Andy Malt • 28 Feb 2022

Business News • 3 min read

CMU Digest 27.02.22: Live Nation, Utopia, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Astroworld, Megan Thee Stallion

The CMU Digest covers Live Nation's 2021 results, Utopia's acquisition of Absolute Label Services and the Jimi Hendrix Experience royalty dispute.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Feb 2022

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Appeal court judges say Jay-Z is owed royalties for former perfume partner

An appeal court has ruled that Jay-Z's appeal over his former perfume partner Parlux was not moot, and has ruled on the lower court's summary judgement decisions.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Feb 2022

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Warner partners with Influence Media and BlackRock on music rights investments

Influence Media Partners has formed a music rights platform with Warner Music and BlackRock, investing in catalogues of contemporary songwriters.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Feb 2022

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Drowned In Sound founder launches new digital consultancy

Drowned In Sound founder Sean Adams has launched a digital consultancy offering services including A&R, marketing, communications and Web3 work to artists and companies.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Feb 2022

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BTS win most successful global recording artist award - again

K-pop group BTS have won the IFPI Global Recording Artist Of The Year award for 2021, the first act to win it in two consecutive years.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Feb 2022

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One Liners: Jason Aldean, Becky Hill, KRS-One, more

Spirit Music Group acquires a stake in Jason Aldean's recording royalties, Reservoir buys into Larry Smith's catalogue and several companies announce appointments.…

Andy Malt • 25 Feb 2022