Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 239)

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Now Sony Music sues energy drink brand Bang over unlicensed music in social media videos

Sony Music has sued energy drink brand Bang and its parent Vital Pharmaceuticals, alleging over 130 unlicensed recordings were used in social media promotional videos.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Aug 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Olivia Rodrigo signs to Sony Music Publishing

Sony Music Publishing has signed Olivia Rodrigo to a worldwide publishing deal, with executives praising her songwriting.…

Andy Malt • 05 Aug 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Carlos Santana signs to BMG

Carlos Santana has signed a new record deal with BMG ahead of his album 'Blessings And Miracles', with no release date yet announced.…

Andy Malt • 05 Aug 2021

Business News • 4 min read

UK government publishes update on post-Brexit touring barriers, though campaigners say there have been no tangible developments

The UK government has published an update on post-Brexit touring barriers for musicians, but campaigners say it presents the status quo as progress and offers no tangible developments.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Aug 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Blackpink, Finneas, Love Record Stores, more

Quick-hit round-up of deals, appointments, releases and events, including Psychotic Reaction moving to Warp Publishing and Blackpink's Animal Crossing island.…

Andy Malt • 05 Aug 2021

Business News • 3 min read

Live Nation says "pent-up demand for live events" creates great opportunities as COVID rules lift

Live Nation reported 677% year-on-year revenue growth in its latest quarter, with CEO Michael Rapino citing strong pent-up demand for live events as COVID rules lift.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Aug 2021

Business News • 4 min read

East London MP calls for MSG Sphere plans to be rejected

Labour MP Lyn Brown has urged the London Legacy Development Corporation to reject Madison Square Garden Company's proposed MSG Sphere in East London.…

Andy Malt • 04 Aug 2021

Business News • 1 min read

X-ray extends partnership with Yucaipa, announces alliance with AGI

UK booking agency X-ray has extended its partnership with Yucaipa and announced a strategic alliance with Artist Group International.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Aug 2021

Business News • 3 min read

Spotify piloting mid-price subscription package with increased functionality and ads

Spotify is testing a mid-price subscription, Spotify Plus, that offers more premium functionality but keeps ads, with prices as low as 99 cents a month.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Aug 2021

Business News • 2 min read

OfCom says no public interest test required for Radio 1 Relax, mainly because of a lack of public interest

OfCom will not require the BBC to conduct a public interest test for Radio 1 Relax, as usage has been modest and its impact on commercial chill stations is likely to be low.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Aug 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

DaBaby was dropped from Lollapalooza after failing to deliver video apology

DaBaby's Lollapalooza set was cancelled after he failed to deliver a promised video apology, prompting several other festivals to drop him.…

Andy Malt • 04 Aug 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Weezer, Public Service Broadcasting, more

A roundup of deals, appointments and releases, including Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's second album, Weezer's Metallica cover and Public Service Broadcasting's new single.…

Andy Malt • 04 Aug 2021