Village People record label says it will sue over Trump YMCA video
Village People's label Scorpio Music says it will file legal complaints in France and the US over Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA' in a video he shared online.…
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Setlist: Spotify opens up its algorithm... for a fee
This week's Setlist podcast discusses Spotify's pilot letting artists and labels influence its algorithm for a royalty discount, and Live Nation's sharp summer revenue fall.…
Live Nation summer revenues down 95%, but company talks of cautious optimism and being prepared
Live Nation's third-quarter revenues fell 95% year on year, but its chief executive pointed to strong fan demand and cautious optimism about a return of live events.…
Music and night-time industries welcome extension of COVID furlough, but say issues still need to be addressed
The music and night-time sectors welcome the extension of furlough and self-employed support to March, but say rent debts and other pressures still need addressing.…
Google told to stop selling keywords to unofficial ticket sellers in France
A Paris court has ruled that Google cannot sell keywords to companies reselling tickets to French events without a promoter's permission.…
AEG calls reworked planning application for MSG Sphere venue "hopelessly inadequate"
AEG has urged local authorities to reject the revised plans for the MSG Sphere in Stratford, citing transport capacity and the glare from its LED-covered exterior.…
UK livestreaming platform Driift announces international expansion
Livestreaming company Driift is expanding into Australia and New Zealand, led by Paul Sloan, after hosting ticketed shows from artists including Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue.…
Radio 1 announces loads of presenter changes
BBC Radio 1 has announced schedule changes from 4 January 2021, including Greg James returning to five breakfast shows a week and Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart and Dev leaving.…
UK Music Video Awards presented at virtual ceremony
The UK Music Video Awards held a virtual ceremony, with DJ Shadow's 'Rocket Fuel' taking Video Of The Year and The Weeknd winning two prizes.…
One Liners: Little Mix, Oliver Heldens, Capitol Music Group, more
Oliver Heldens launches a new label, Capitol Music Group's Steve Barnett retires, and new releases arrive from Little Mix, Miley Cyrus, System Of A Down and others.…
Artist manager grouping calls for pan-European debate on the streaming business model
The European Music Managers Alliance has called for a pan-European debate on streaming issues including legacy contracts, black box distributions and user-centric royalties.…
Music industry welcomes confirmation that studio sessions and livestream shows can continue during new England-wide lockdown
Recording studios, rehearsals and livestreams can continue in England's new lockdown, the government has confirmed, a decision the music industry has welcomed.…