Primary Wave announces new investor and distribution deal
Primary Wave has taken a $375 million minority investment from Oaktree Capital and signed a worldwide distribution deal with Universal's Virgin Music.…
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With lifting of COVID restrictions set to be delayed, live sector calls for more data and financial support
The live sector calls for the government to publish full Events Research Programme findings and more financial support as Boris Johnson delays the lifting of COVID restrictions by four weeks.…
TEG acquires London venues XOYO and Camden Assembly
TEG's UK subsidiary TEG MJR has acquired London venues XOYO and Camden Assembly, planning a relaunch of XOYO with Skream residencies once COVID restrictions allow.…
Shaun Keaveny to leave 6 Music
Shaun Keaveny is leaving BBC Radio 6 Music after fourteen years, with his final show due to air in September.…
Setlist: The music publishers' $200 million lawsuit against Roblox
CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss the NMPA's $200 million lawsuit against Roblox and Brexit negotiator David Frost's no-show at a Parliamentary hearing on touring musicians.…
UK's Brexit negotiator criticised over no-show at Parliamentary session on the bureaucratic barriers faced by touring musicians
Musicians' Union and Incorporated Society of Musicians criticise David Frost for pulling out of a culture select committee session on post-Brexit touring barriers for musicians.…
Joe Biden cancels Donald Trump's TikTok ban, but China-owned app still being scrutinised by US officials
Joe Biden has revoked Donald Trump's executive orders banning TikTok, though the China-owned app will still face extra scrutiny from US officials over data concerns.…
Independent music now makes up more than a quarter of all UK music consumption
BPI and AIM figures show independent music accounted for 26% of UK music consumption in 2020, driven largely by strong physical sales of vinyl and CDs.…
Live industry warns against delayed reopening, calls on government to release Events Research Programme findings
LIVE research claims a delay to reopening could cost the live industry over £500 million and force 5000 shows to be cancelled, and calls for the government to publish its Events Research Programme findings.…
Attitude Is Everything launches accessible reopening checklist for venues and festivals
Accessibility charity Attitude Is Everything has published a free ten-point Accessible Reopening Checklist to help venues and festivals welcome back deaf, disabled and neurodivergent fans.…
One Liners: Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Lorde, more
Robin Schulz extends his BMG deal, Warner Chappell signs Emma Jean Thackray, and Liteboxer partners with Universal Music, alongside new releases from Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Lorde.…
Judge erring towards dismissing Ice Cube's lawsuit against Robinhood
A California judge appears inclined to dismiss Ice Cube's lawsuit against Robinhood, which used his photo and a lyric-based caption in its Robinhood Snacks news site.…