One Liners: Rüfüs Du Sol, Alesso, Billie Eilish, more
A round-up of music industry deals, appointments and releases, including Rüfüs Du Sol's neighbouring rights deal with Kobalt and new music from Billie Eilish and Arlo Parks.…
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German court says YouTube doesn't have to share email and IP addresses of copyright-infringing users
A German court has ruled that YouTube does not have to hand over email or IP addresses of users who upload infringing content, only mailing addresses where it holds them.…
FUGA allies with Space Shower Networks on new Japanese digital distribution venture
Downtown-owned FUGA is partnering with Space Shower Networks to launch a digital distribution business in Japan early next year.…
IMPALA welcomes 2.2 billion euro budget commitment for next phase of Creative Europe
IMPALA welcomes a 2.2 billion euro budget for the next phase of Creative Europe, which will include a dedicated music strand for the first time.…
One Liners: Robbie Williams, Becky Hill, Alice Cooper, more
Marshall Records signs a publishing deal with Sentric Music, Sony/ATV promotes Sharon Boyse, and Robbie Williams, Becky Hill and Alice Cooper release new music.…
Lil Wayne's former manager sues for $20 million
Lil Wayne's former manager Ron Sweeney is suing the rapper and his Young Money companies for at least $20 million over unpaid commissions and settlement shares.…
Africori allies with Warner Chappell on publishing
African music company Africori has partnered with Warner Chappell France to offer African songwriters new collaboration opportunities with global talent.…
COVID restrictions will result in thousands of illegal New Years parties, warns NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association estimates 5000 illegal New Year parties across the UK, warning that the 11pm closure for night-time businesses could fuel gatherings.…
MPG Award 2021 nominations out
The Music Producers Guild has announced shortlists for its 2021 awards, which will be presented in June, with Ben Hillier and Inflo among the producer nominees.…
Setlist: Artists say PRS fees could cause livestream losses
This week's Setlist podcast covers MMF and FAC's anger at PRS's proposed livestream royalty rates, plus the CMU team's favourite music of 2020.…
Ticketmaster customer annoyed at COVID refund policies must take the matter to arbitration
A judge has ruled that Ticketmaster customer Derek Hansen must take his COVID refund dispute to arbitration, because he agreed to the ticketing firm's terms on multiple occasions.…
Proposed US anti-piracy law targeting illegal streaming services unveiled
Senator Thom Tillis has published details of his Protecting Lawful Streaming Act, which would make commercial illegal streaming services subject to felony copyright charges.…