Prospectus for Universal Music stock market listing approved
Vivendi confirms the Dutch Authority For The Financial Markets has approved the prospectus for the Universal Music Group listing on Euronext Amsterdam.…
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French trade body says Believe is hindering its stats gathering
French trade body SNEP says it cannot publish reliable half-year market data because distributor Believe has not provided its figures, a claim Believe disputes.…
One Liners: St Vincent, Jarvis Cocker, Rick Astley & Blossoms, more
Round Hill acquires royalties linked to Tim Palmer's songs, St Vincent and Jarvis Cocker release new music, and Rick Astley, Blossoms and Clairo announce gigs.…
US record industry scores 27% growth in first half of 2021
RIAA figures show US recorded music retail revenues rose 27% in the first half of 2021 to $7.1 billion, with streaming accounting for 84% of the total.…
Nickelback fight back in Rockstar song-theft case
Nickelback have filed papers rebutting Kirk Johnston's claim that their 2006 hit 'Rockstar' copied his song 'Rock Star', arguing the songs sound nothing alike.…
Reservoir signs Joni Mitchell
Reservoir has signed a worldwide deal with Joni Mitchell to administer her songs catalogue.…
Republic Records formally launches Imperial Music
Universal's Republic Records formally launches Imperial Music, an independent-style label headed by Glenn Mendlinger, working with Ingrooves on distribution.…
Live Nation revives acquisition of Mexican live firm OCESA Entretenimiento
Live Nation has agreed to revive its acquisition of a 51% stake in Mexican live firm OCESA Entretenimiento for around £320 million, with the deal expected to close late this year or early 2022.…
One Liners: Robyn, Coldplay & BTS, James Blake, more
Robyn has signed to Young Artists, Alle Farben has signed to Warner Music Central Europe, and Coldplay announced their single with BTS, 'My Universe', alongside several new releases.…
Epic v Apple ruling favours the tech giant, but forces big concession on the App Store's payment rules
A US judge's ruling in Epic v Apple mostly favours Apple but orders it to allow app makers to sign-post alternative payment options, a concession Epic and Spotify want to go further.…
UK government scraps plans for COVID Passport requirement in English nightclubs
The UK government has abandoned plans to require nightclubs in England to check COVID Passports, though it will keep the policy in reserve, as the night-time industry welcomed the decision.…
More legal filings submitted in record industry v Cox Communications appeal
Cox Communications and the record labels have filed fresh papers in the Fourth Circuit appeal over the ISP's liability for customers' copyright infringement, restating their positions.…