Independent Venue Week programme published - including three CMU panels
The Independent Venue Week programme has been published, including three CMU Insights panels and a wide range of online performances.…
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Village People comment on "bully" Donald Trump's use of YMCA
The Village People have criticised Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA' at his events, calling him a bully, and say they hope to change copyright law on public use of music.…
One Liners: Warner Music, Billie Eilish & Rosalía, Lil Wayne, more
Warner Chappell promotes two digital licensing executives, Warner Music names a new Asylum president, and a range of artists release new music.…
Brexiteer Roger Daltrey attempts to justify being against what he wished for
Roger Daltrey has responded to criticism after signing a letter calling for action on post-Brexit touring, saying he is glad to be free of Brussels, not Europe.…
Music industry puts more pressure on government over post-Brexit touring as ministers consider bilateral arrangements with individual EU countries
Music industry reps met culture secretary Oliver Dowden over post-Brexit touring problems, as ministers consider bilateral arrangements with individual EU countries.…
Amazon calls inclusion on Notorious Markets list a "desperate stunt"
Amazon has responded to its inclusion in the US Trade Representative's Notorious Markets report for a second year, calling it a desperate stunt in Trump's final days in office.…
Estate for Bob Dylan collaborator sues for cut of $300 million Universal catalogue grab
The estate of Jacques Levy is suing Bob Dylan and Universal Music Publishing, claiming a 35% share of the reported $300 million sale of Dylan's catalogue.…
Hipgnosis acquires Bob Rock's royalty share on Metallica and Michael Buble albums
The Hipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired producer Bob Rock's royalty share in Metallica's 'Black Album' and several Michael Buble albums.…
Hannah Neaves and Azi Eftekhari launch creative agency Remedy Inc
TaP Music's Hannah Neaves and YouTube's Azi Eftekhari have launched Remedy Inc, a creative agency with early work including a YouTube film and paid live-streams for Mercury Studios.…
One Liners: Weezer, Fred, Barbarossa, more
Kobalt signs Fred for neighbouring rights, Universal appoints Maxim Vlasov in Russia, and a range of artists including Weezer and Barbarossa release new music.…
Major labels face tough questions and frank criticism at latest Parliamentary session on the economics of streaming
UK chiefs of the three majors were questioned by MPs on streaming economics and defended the current system, while some committee members said they were out of touch with artists.…
Artist and songwriter groups respond to major label statements at select committee streaming inquiry
Artist, songwriter and manager groups have criticised the major labels' evidence to the streaming inquiry, arguing that the current royalty split is unfair.…