One Liners: Rick James, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, more
Hipgnosis acquires a 50% stake in Rick James's catalogue, alongside a round-up of new releases from Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Deftones and others.…
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Parliament's culture select committee to put the spotlight on music festivals
The UK Parliament's culture select committee has launched an inquiry into the music festival sector, examining the impact of COVID-19 and what support festivals need to return.…
US Congressman proposes full-on reform of America's Digital Millennium Copyright Act and its safe harbour
Senator Thom Tillis has called for reform of US copyright law, seeking input on the DMCA's safe harbour and the burdens its takedown system places on copyright owners.…
Ticketmaster planning to use app to verify COVID status, in hopes of return to full capacity shows in 2021
Ticketmaster plans to use its app to verify vaccination or negative test status for ticketholders, aiming to enable full capacity shows in 2021.…
AFEM launches code of conduct to tackle sexual harassment in electronic music community
The Association For Electronic Music has launched a code of conduct to address sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the electronic music community.…
Graham Norton to depart BBC Radio 2
Graham Norton is leaving BBC Radio 2 after ten years of presenting his Saturday morning show, with his final broadcast on 19 December.…
Tom Vek releases new album, launches crowdfunding campaign for artwork-focussed digital music player
Tom Vek has surprise-released his album 'New Symbols' and launched a crowdfunding campaign for a digital audio player that displays album artwork alongside music.…
One Liners: Round Hill, Eels, Haim, more
Round Hill Music's royalty fund lists on the London Stock Exchange after raising $282 million, and new releases come from Haim, Loyle Carner, AC/DC and others.…
Viagogo proposes selling StubHub everywhere but North America to get UK regulator approval
Viagogo has reportedly proposed selling all StubHub businesses outside North America to win UK regulator approval for its completed acquisition of the rival.…
TikTok tries to get Donald Trump's second executive order paused while it still seeks approval for an Oracle/Walmart alliance
TikTok owner ByteDance has asked a Washington court to pause Donald Trump's second executive order requiring divestment of US assets while it seeks approval for an Oracle and Walmart deal.…
Sentric signs Don Broco
Sentric Music has signed Don Broco to a new publishing deal covering their future works, with the band's manager saying Sentric will help push them further.…
Music Venue Trust highlights the 30 UK venues in imminent danger of permanent closure
The Music Venue Trust has identified 30 grassroots venues in imminent danger of closure without further support, and is crowdfunding to keep them open.…