One Liners: Lana Del Rey, FAC, Kings Of Leon, more
Quick-hit round-up of deals, appointments and releases, including Round Hill's acquisition of Jim Vallance's catalogue and new FAC Artist Ambassadors.…
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Music industry outraged at reports UK ministers knocked back EU proposal for post-Brexit visa-free travel for musicians
Reports that UK ministers rejected an EU proposal for visa-free musician touring have angered the music community, which says the UK and EU are playing the blame game.…
Nicki Minaj resolves Tracy Chapman copyright case with $450,000 payment
Nicki Minaj has settled her copyright case with Tracy Chapman over the unreleased track 'Sorry', paying $450,000 after a judge ruled some claims must go to a jury.…
ADA to distribute Disruptive Records
Warner Music's ADA has signed a distribution agreement with Amsterdam-based playlist-focused label Disruptive Records, which operates sub-label Andante Piano.…
Ariel Pink dropped by label over pro-Trump protest
Mexican Summer has ended its working relationship with Ariel Pink after he attended the pro-Trump rally in Washington DC, and cancelled three planned rarities releases.…
Ministry Of Sound label announces promotions
Ministry Of Sound has promoted Amy Wheatley to Managing Director and Negla Abdela to General Manager, reporting to President Dipesh Parmar.…
APPG launches inquiry into the devastating impact of COVID on the night-time economy
The All Party Parliamentary Group For The Night Time Economy has launched an inquiry into how COVID has affected the night-time sector and is asking businesses and workers to submit evidence.…
UK music sales reached £1.55 billion in 2020
UK music consumption generated £1.55 billion in 2020, up 6.8% on 2019, with streaming income up 15.5% while physical and download revenues fell, according to the ERA.…
Ingrooves buys South African distributor Electromode
Universal-owned label services business Ingrooves has acquired South African distributor Electromode, entering the African market while Electromode continues under MD Chris Ghelakis.…
Primary Wave acquires Dan Wilson songs catalogue
Primary Wave has acquired the songs catalogue of Dan Wilson, covering his Semisonic work and songs written for artists including Adele and Taylor Swift.…
Sony offers bursaries as part of Nordoff Robbins' music therapy masters programme
Sony Music UK is funding four bursaries covering the £10,000 cost of Nordoff Robbins' two-year music therapy masters programme.…
Playlist sponsorship added to Deezer's advertising options
Deezer has launched playlist sponsorship as an advertising option, letting brands exclusively sponsor its editorial playlists, with Marshall among early partners in France.…