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Business News • 4 min read

New mechanical rights society in the US has $425 million in past royalties to distribute

The Mechanical Licensing Collective has received around $424 million in royalties for unmatched streams from 20 digital platforms, along with 1.3 terabytes of usage data to work through.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Feb 2021

Business News • 4 min read

"No appetite" for touring agreement with EU, deals with individual states now "likely success route", select committee hears

Government evidence to a select committee suggests deals with individual EU states are now the likely route to visa-free touring, after an EU-wide agreement was rejected.…

Andy Malt • 17 Feb 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

AWAL signs Payton

Label services company AWAL has signed TikTok star Payton Moormeier to a global deal providing marketing, distribution and other support.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Feb 2021

Business News • 3 min read

EMMA calls on collecting societies to fully consult the wider music community over livestreaming

The European Music Managers Alliance has urged European collecting societies to consult artist representatives before setting new livestream licensing rates, following criticism of PRS For Music.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Feb 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

KSI launches record label, signs Aiyana Lee

Rapper and YouTuber KSI has launched The Online Takeover record label, with Aiyana Lee as its first signing, co-founded with his manager Mams Taylor.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Feb 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Warner Music, D:Ream, PRS For Music, more

A roundup of news including Mute signing Sylph, Warner's investment in Rotana Music, Blue Raincoat's purchase of D:Ream's songs and PRS For Music's new Chief Commercial Officer.…

Andy Malt • 17 Feb 2021

Business News • 3 min read

Night-time sector welcomes PM's rapid testing comments but calls for rapid implementation too

The night-time sector has welcomed Boris Johnson's comments on rapid on-site testing to reopen venues, but is calling for swift implementation and further financial support.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Feb 2021

Business News • 1 min read

New One Step Ahead report and webinar put the spotlight on the marketing power of data and networks

IMPALA and CMU Insights have published the second One Step Ahead report on how labels use data and networks in marketing, with a related webinar for members.…

Chris Cooke • 16 Feb 2021

Business News • 1 min read

CD Baby expands into Africa

Downtown-owned DIY distributor CD Baby is expanding into Africa, hiring Sakhele Mzalazala as Market Business Development Manager for Southern Africa.…

Andy Malt • 16 Feb 2021

Business News • 1 min read

Tonic Music For Mental Health launches support for musicians and venues

Tonic Music For Mental Health has launched Tonic Rider, a free digital support programme for musicians and venue workers, including groups led by Adam Ficek.…

Andy Malt • 16 Feb 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Yungblud, The Who, Teenage Cancer Trust, more

Roundup of COVID-related cancellations including Yungblud's UK tour and The Who's March shows, plus deals with James Arthur, Gems and Danny Dearden.…

Andy Malt • 16 Feb 2021

Business News • 3 min read

Vivendi reveals proposals for Universal Music IPO in the Netherlands this year

Vivendi has proposed listing Universal Music Group on the Euronext exchange in Amsterdam this year, distributing 60% of its shares to Vivendi shareholders after the Tencent deals.…

Chris Cooke • 15 Feb 2021