Milk & Honey launches new office in Sydney
US artist management firm Milk & Honey is opening an Australian and New Zealand office in Sydney, overseen by Daniel Nall, to focus on local talent.…
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New documentary accuses music industry of normalising rock star relationships with teenage girls in 70s and 80s
Documentary 'Look Away' includes accounts of rock stars including Steven Tyler and Axl Rose having relationships with teenage girls, which the music industry turned a blind eye to.…
MU and Ivors Academy calls for more support for music makers still shielding
The Musicians' Union and The Ivors Academy call for more government support for music makers still shielding, with 70% of those surveyed facing hardship.…
CMU Insights at Spot+ in Aarhus, Denmark
CMU's Setlist podcast will be recorded live at the Spot+ conference in Aarhus, Denmark, with a panel discussing the latest music business news.…
Industry responds as Scottish Parliament backs COVID Passport requirement for clubs and 'analogous premises'
The Music Venue Trust and Night Time Industries Association respond to Scotland's vote on COVID Passports, raising concerns about vague rules covering 'analogous premises'.…
Apple Music confirms it is using Shazam technology to expand its catalogue of mixes
Apple Music has confirmed it is using Shazam technology to identify tracks in DJ mixes, expanding its catalogue, with !K7's 'DJ Kicks' series among the first releases to stream.…
CMU Insights: Performer payments from streaming
CMU Insights has published a free guide, commissioned by PayPerformers, explaining how streaming revenues are shared with performers across Europe in music and audio-visual markets.…
One Liners: Ed Sheeran, Lorde, Alicia Keys, more
Warner Chappell names Santiago Menéndez-Pidal as President, Southern Europe, and new singles arrive from Ed Sheeran, Lorde, Alicia Keys, Lisa and others.…
UK regulator approves Viagogo's sale of StubHub outside North America
The CMA approves the sale of StubHub's international business to Digital Fuel Capital, ending its investigation into Viagogo's purchase of StubHub North America.…
Rihanna settles legal battle with her father
Rihanna has dismissed her lawsuit against her father Ronald Fenty after a settlement, ahead of a scheduled court hearing.…
Warner's ADA announces an executive rejig
Warner's label services business ADA hires Marcus Siskind as Head of US and Adriana Sein as Head of International, with further internal changes.…
Ballantine's launches dance music diversity project
Ballantine's has launched a diversity initiative for dance music, centred on a report finding that one in three clubbers has experienced discrimination, with a new fund and events planned.…