US appeals court declines to make Warner streaming royalties dispute a class action
The US Ninth Circuit has upheld a ruling refusing to certify Lenny Williams's lawsuit against Warner Music over streaming royalties as a class action.…
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Sony Music announces new deal with Tencent and direct deal with NetEase in China
Sony Music has signed a new multi-year deal with Tencent Music Entertainment and a direct licence with NetEase Cloud Music, moving away from exclusive distribution arrangements in China.…
Warner Music partners with Diamond Platnumz
Warner Music has partnered with Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz and his label WCB-Wasafi, bringing the label into its existing deal with Ziiki Media in South Africa.…
Attitude Is Everything launches new Accessible Employment Guide
Accessibility charity Attitude Is Everything has launched a free Accessible Employment Guide to help music industry employers recruit and support deaf and disabled workers.…
One Liners: Stagehand, Warner Records, Green Day, more
Round-up of charity, appointments, label launches and releases including Stagehand's #ILoveMetal campaign, Joe Kentish's promotion at Warner Records UK, and new music from Green Day and Ghetts.…
Festival Republic planning 10,000 capacity camping festival as part of government's COVID research programme next month
Festival Republic boss Melvin Benn has revealed plans for a 10,000-capacity camping event next month, part of the government's Events Research Programme on safely reopening live events.…
Warner Chappell signs Ikaz Boi
Warner Chappell has signed French producer Ikaz Boi to a worldwide publishing deal, with Boi having worked with French rappers and US artists including Travis Scott.…
IMPF and IMPEL announce 'charter of co-operation' - set out ten priorities
The Independent Music Publishers International Forum and IMPEL have agreed a charter of co-operation and published ten principles calling on streaming services to contribute more to songwriters and publishers.…
Bauer's purchase of the Communicorp radio business in Ireland gets regulator approval
Irish Media Minister Catherine Martin has approved Bauer Media's acquisition of Communicorp's radio business, including Today FM, Newstalk and Spin 1038, and completion is expected this month.…
The song economy and direct-to-fan relationship put in the spotlight at The Great Escape
The first online edition of The Great Escape featured discussions on songwriter revenues, Hipgnosis's song rights investment strategy and the importance of direct-to-fan relationships.…
Arsenal rejects Daniel Ek's takeover bid
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says Arsenal's owners have rejected his offer to buy the club, including proposals for fan ownership and a golden share for supporters.…
Influence Media acquires Julia Michael copyrights
Influence Media Partners has acquired a number of copyrights from songwriter Julia Michaels, including her writer's share of hits such as Justin Bieber's 'Sorry'.…