One Liners: TikTok, Andrew WK, Ariana Grande, more
TikTok signs a licence with Buma/Stemra, Andrew WK signs with Napalm Records and Sony Music appoints a new diversity executive.…
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Russian stream-ripper formally takes his copyright dispute to US Supreme Court, and says the majors should support that move
Tofig Kurbanov has asked the US Supreme Court to consider whether his foreign stream-ripping sites can be sued in American courts.…
Mojo Music & Media signs up to IMPEL
Independent music firm Mojo Music & Media has joined IMPEL, the collective that negotiates direct digital deals for independent publishers.…
ADA Asia partners with DPM in Indonesia
Warner's ADA Asia has signed a deal with Indonesian music group DPM, which includes 21 independent labels, to provide label services.…
Guidance published for festivals planning 2021 events amid COVID pandemic
Trade bodies have published monthly-updated COVID guidance to help festival organisers plan 2021 events with risk assessment.…
The Lexington still in perilous position despite receiving Culture Recovery Fund grant
London venue The Lexington received a Culture Recovery Fund grant but says it was awarded under 40% of the funding it applied for.…
Youth Music publishes new research into barriers faced by disabled musicians
Youth Music's 'Reshape Music' report finds disabled musicians face barriers including finances, tutors and adapted instruments.…
One Liners: Greta Van Fleet, Stevie Wonder, Niall Horan, more
Warner Chappell signs Greta Van Fleet, Stevie Wonder releases new music on his own imprint, and Niall Horan plans a livestreamed show.…
Kanye West applies to trademark presidential campaign slogan
Kanye West's Yeezy company has applied to trademark his 'God Save America' campaign slogan on clothing sold through his campaign website.…
Fortnite can remain banned from Apple's App Store until Epic legal battle reaches court next year
A judge has kept Fortnite banned from Apple's App Store while the Epic legal battle proceeds to court next May, but blocked wider sanctions.…
UK music industry welcomes Culture Recovery Fund support for numerous venues and festivals, though COVID challenges remain
Many music venues and festivals have received Culture Recovery Fund grants, though freelancers and wider COVID concerns remain unresolved.…
Comments about and responses to the Culture Recovery Fund announcement
Government, Arts Council England and music industry bodies respond to the first round of Culture Recovery Fund grants, welcoming the funding while warning more support is needed.…
