Setlist: Brexit negotiator says touring issues aren't his problem
This Setlist episode covers Lord David Frost's evidence on post-Brexit touring barriers and music companies endorsing Spotify's controversial Discovery Mode.…
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Y Not becomes latest UK festival to cancel due to lack of government guidance
Y Not Festival has cancelled its 2021 edition, citing the lack of government guidance and insurance, and was not selected for the Events Research Programme.…
Court dismisses net firm motion that called record industry's copyright takedowns "unfair and fraudulent"
A US judge has dismissed RCN's counterclaim against the record labels and Rightscorp, finding RCN had not shown economic injury from the takedown notices.…
Amazing Stories sync dispute settled
A copyright dispute over a track used in an episode of Apple TV+'s 'Amazing Stories' has been settled, with all claims against Apple, NBC Universal and Nakamiche dismissed.…
Bang Si-hyuk stands down as HYBE CEO with executive rejig at expanded music business
HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk steps down as CEO, with Park Ji-won taking over, while Scooter Braun and Lenzo Yoon become co-CEOs of HYBE America.…
MMF doubles membership in two years
The Music Managers Forum has almost doubled its membership to over 1,200 in two years, and elected four new board members at its AGM.…
22 MPs sign early day motion calling for more support from the UK government for the COVID hit music community
22 MPs from several parties have signed an early day motion urging the government to extend COVID support, introduce cancellation insurance, and backing business rates parity and freelancer aid.…
Dr Luke will have to prove actual malice in Kesha defamation legal battle, court rules
A New York court has ruled that Dr Luke must prove actual malice in his defamation lawsuit against Kesha, after new anti-SLAPP laws were applied to the case.…
Believe, TuneCore and DistroKid formally endorse Spotify's controversial Discovery Mode
Believe, TuneCore and DistroKid have endorsed Spotify's Discovery Mode, despite criticism from IMPALA and the Artist Rights Alliance over lower royalties.…
Nick Grimshaw announces Radio 1 departure
Nick Grimshaw is leaving BBC Radio 1 after fourteen years, with Vick Hope and Jordan North set to take over the drivetime show from 6 September.…
One Liners: DVSN & Ty Dolla $ign, Yxng Bane & Stefflon Don, Luke Hemmings, more
Publishing and record deals are announced alongside new releases from DVSN and Ty Dolla $ign, Yxng Bane and Stefflon Don, and Luke Hemmings.…
Katy Perry takes stake in NFT company, launches NFTs to promote Vegas residency
Katy Perry has taken a minority stake in Theta Network and will launch NFTs linked to content from her Las Vegas residency.…