Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 213)

Business News • 2 min read

RCN hits out at "copyright troll" film producers in bid to get safe harbour case dismissed

ISP RCN has called film producers suing it over copyright infringement 'copyright trolls', arguing the lawsuit should be dismissed under safe harbour protections.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Oct 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

John Lydon show cancelled due to "aggressive" tour manager

A John Lydon spoken word show in Glasgow has been cancelled after the venue accused his tour manager of aggression and intimidation towards staff.…

Andy Malt • 26 Oct 2021

Business News • 3 min read

New reports from government and MPs put the spotlight on the UK radio sector

A government review recommends keeping FM radio until at least 2030, while an APPG report calls for measures to protect radio's presence on smart speakers.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Oct 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Adele, Jonny Greenwood, Little Simz, more

Roundup including Exceleration's acquisition of Bloodshot Records, label appointments at Warner Records, Ingrooves and AEG, and Jonny Greenwood's soundtrack release.…

Andy Malt • 26 Oct 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

Bands pull out of Hit The North festival after promoter SSD publishes results of investigation into misconduct allegations

An independent investigation found no evidence of racism, misogyny or sexual misconduct by SSD Concerts' Steve Davis, though it criticised poor business practices, and several artists pulled out of Hit The North.…

Andy Malt • 25 Oct 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Nirvana defeat 'circle of hell' copyright dispute in the US, but could now face litigation in the UK

A US lawsuit over the circles of hell image used by Nirvana has been dismissed, with the judge saying the dispute is better resolved in UK courts.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Oct 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Lil Joe Records sues former 2 Live Crew members in termination rights dispute

Lil Joe Records is suing former 2 Live Crew members who are trying to use US termination rights to reclaim their 1980s and 1990s recordings.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Oct 2021

Business News • 1 min read

Kilimanjaro acquires literary events company Fane Productions

Kilimanjaro Live, the UK arm of DEAG, has acquired literary events company Fane Productions, led by Alex Fane.…

Andy Malt • 25 Oct 2021

Business News • 2 min read

French collecting society SACEM appoints new CEO

SACEM has promoted Cécile Rap-Veber to CEO, succeeding Jean-Noël Tronc, and named David El Sayegh as Deputy CEO.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Oct 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19

Ed Sheeran has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, cancelling in-person commitments while continuing promotion from home for his album '='.…

Andy Malt • 25 Oct 2021

Business News • 1 min read

Setlist: Counting the impact of COVID on the UK music industry

CMU's Setlist podcast reviews UK Music figures showing COVID cost the industry 69,000 jobs, and IFPI stats showing free and video platforms dominate music consumption.…

Andy Malt • 25 Oct 2021

Business News • 4 min read

Streaming services push for pre-2018 song royalty rate in US Copyright Royalty Board proceedings

Spotify and Amazon are proposing a top-level song royalty rate of around 10.5% in US Copyright Royalty Board proceedings for 2023-2027, roughly half what publishers want.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Oct 2021