Utopia buys Absolute Label Services
Utopia Music acquires Absolute Label Services, it's third UK acquistion.…
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Dispute over Jimi Hendrix Experience catalogue should be heard in UK, say UK-based estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell
The UK-based companies representing the Redding and Mitchell estates ask a New York court to dismiss the Hendrix estate's action, arguing the dispute belongs in the UK.…
Judge overseeing Astroworld cases issues gagging order restricting what plaintiffs and attorneys can say
Judge Kristen Hawkins has issued a gag order restricting what plaintiffs and their lawyers can say publicly about the Astroworld lawsuits, to protect a fair trial.…
Beatport expands its offering for labels via Ampsuite acquisition
Beatport has acquired Ampsuite, which provides independent labels with online tools for asset management, accounting and promotion, to expand its professional services.…
Live Nation upbeat as it publishes its 2021 figures
Live Nation reports 2021 revenues of $6.27 billion, up threefold on 2020 but below 2019, and says ticket sales and sponsorship for 2022 look strong.…
One Liners: The O2, Lil Durk, Mura Masa, more
Sony Music has received Brazilian regulator approval to acquire Som Livre, while Cooking Vinyl signs Beth Nielsen Chapman and several senior appointments are announced.…
Megan Thee Stallion goes back to court to dispute label's definition of "album"
Megan Thee Stallion has asked a Texas court to confirm her 'Something For Thee Hotties' release counts as an album, which would fulfil her minimum recording commitment to 1501.…
SoundCloud partners with management firm Solid Foundation to launch A&R programmes
SoundCloud and Atlanta management firm Solid Foundation have formed a joint venture to run custom A&R programmes, with parent QC Media Holdings investing in SoundCloud.…
Ben Lovett's venue business raises $50 million in new finance
Ben Lovett's venue company, now branded TVG Hospitality, has raised $50 million from investors including C3 Presents and Oak View Group to expand.…
Meta adds Reels functionality to Facebook in 150+ markets
Meta is rolling out its TikTok-style Reels feature across Facebook in more than 150 countries, and expanding creator payment programmes for short-form video.…
PPL partners with Action For Diversity & Development
Collecting society PPL has partnered with Action For Diversity & Development to fund training, mentoring and recruitment support for underrepresented staff seeking senior roles.…
Industry welcomes latest relaxation of COVID rules, but insists further government support is needed
The live music sector welcomes the end of remaining COVID restrictions in England but says further government support will still be needed.…