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TuneCore launches new service with no upfront costs to get tracks into social music libraries

TuneCore's new Social Platforms service gets artists' music into the music libraries of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook with no upfront fee.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Nov 2021

Business News • 2 min read

No return ticket for Indietracks festival

Derbyshire festival Indietracks has announced it will not return after cancelling its last two editions, citing the unsustainable impact of the pandemic.…

Andy Malt • 17 Nov 2021

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App launched by Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus to receive £1 million grant from Spotify and YouTube

Session, the music collaboration and rights data app backed by Björn Ulvaeus, has received £1 million from Spotify and YouTube to improve credits and royalty accuracy.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Nov 2021

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CMU Insights at MIDEM Digital

Chris Cooke will host a MIDEM Digital keynote with SACEM CEO Cécile Rap-Veber and CTO Paul Cohen Scali on the impact of COVID and the evolution of collective rights.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Nov 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Air, Run The Jewels, Bat For Lashes, more

Roundup including Downtown Music's admin deal with Air, CTM Outlander's acquisition of Natalie Hemby's rights, and new releases and tour dates.…

Andy Malt • 17 Nov 2021

And Finally • 1 min read

BBC pulls new version of The Snowman following composer complaint

The BBC has cancelled a planned voice-only Christmas recording of 'The Snowman' after composer Howard Blake withdrew his support, saying it would make the music sound silly.…

Andy Malt • 17 Nov 2021

Business News • 3 min read

Universal Music goes legal over investment platform Republic moving into music

Universal Music has sued investment platform Republic over its music fan-investment venture, arguing it infringes the trademarks of its Republic Records label.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Nov 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Harris County launches investigation into safety and security at Astroworld venue

Harris County will review security and safety plans at NRG Park after the Astroworld tragedy, but has not commissioned a fully independent investigation.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Nov 2021

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Snapchat announces Sony Music deal for Sounds and AR good times

Snapchat has signed Sony Music to its Sounds music library and is adding music to its AR Lenses, with Sony already using the platform's AR tools.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Nov 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

Face Down announces changes to security arrangements at The Scala following Wargasm assault

The Face Down club night and The Scala venue are introducing new security measures after three security guards assaulted Wargasm's Sam Matlock backstage following a show.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Nov 2021

Business News • 1 min read

UTA announced appoint of Scott Clayton as Co-Head of music

Talent agency UTA has appointed Scott Clayton, who joins from WME, as Co-Head of its Global Music Division alongside Sam Kirby Yoh and David Zedeck.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Nov 2021

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One Liners: Justin Bieber, Post Malone & The Weeknd, D-Block Europe, more

A round-up including Matt Young's appointment as Bravado president, new singles from Post Malone and The Weeknd and D-Block Europe, and Justin Bieber's 2023 UK tour dates.…

Andy Malt • 16 Nov 2021