Standon Calling cancels halfway through final day due to poor weather
Standon Calling was cancelled halfway through its final day after flooding and thunderstorms made the site unsafe, leaving many attendees unable to leave.…
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UK government opens consultation on future of national digital radio multiplexes
The UK government has opened a consultation on the future of the two national digital radio multiplexes, whose current licence expires in November 2023.…
Setlist: Anarchy in the High Court - it's the Sex Pistols!
This Setlist episode discusses the Sex Pistols' High Court appearance over a sync deal dispute and Sony Music's lawsuit against Gymshark over unlicensed music.…
John Lydon lawyer says he wasn't aware of 1988 band agreement until a previous licensing dispute
Lawyer Alexis Grower told the High Court that John Lydon only learned of a 1988 Sex Pistols band agreement during a 2014 licensing dispute.…
RCN has another go at accusing the majors of issuing takedown notices in an unlawful way
US internet service provider RCN has filed an amended counterclaim against the record labels and their anti-piracy agent Rightscorp, alleging unlawful takedown practices.…
Warner Chappell signs Travis Barker
Warner Chappell has signed Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker to a worldwide administrative deal covering his work as a songwriter and producer.…
Reservoir invests in Outdustry
Reservoir has expanded its partnership with and invested in Outdustry, with the two firms forming a joint venture to sign Chinese artists.…
One Liners: Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Coldplay, more
ATC Management partners with Spitfire Audio, Kobalt hires Stéphane Berlow, and several appointments and releases are announced, including from Billie Eilish and Coldplay.…
John Lydon says he doesn't remember signing "terrifying" Sex Pistols band agreement as sync deal dispute continues
John Lydon told the High Court he did not understand the 1988 Sex Pistols band agreement, as he defends his veto over a sync deal in a dispute with Steve Jones and Paul Cook.…
ADA Asia partners with Vietnam's Yin Yang Media
ADA Asia and Warner Music Vietnam have partnered with Vietnamese firm Yin Yang Media to distribute its 60,000-track catalogue.…
CTS Eventim launches Eventim Live Asia
CTS Eventim has launched Eventim Live Asia, a Singapore-based division led by Jason Miller, formerly of Live Nation's Asia and Middle East operations.…
Craig Charles to replace Shaun Keaveny on 6 Music
Craig Charles will replace Shaun Keaveny on BBC 6 Music's weekday afternoon show from October, with schedule changes for Iggy Pop, Amy Lamé and Radcliffe & Maconie.…