Get Physical and Zebralution partner for global label services operation
Get Physical Music and distributor Zebralution have launched Get Digital, a label services operation starting with Brazil.…
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One Liners: Richard Ashcroft, Little Mix, Headie One, more
Richard Ashcroft signs with Universal Music Publishing, Little Mix announce a tour film, Headie One releases his debut album and Nick Cave announces an opera.…
RCN latest ISP to accuse record industry of bad conduct when issuing copyright takedowns
Internet provider RCN accuses record labels and the RIAA of unfair practices in copyright takedown notices, claiming evidence is withheld.…
Majors test new Russian law to take down unlicensed music apps
Major labels in Russia are testing a new anti-piracy law by asking Apple to remove three unlicensed music apps from its App Store.…
Sony expands live interests in US via deal with theatrical booking agency The Road Company
Sony Music Masterworks has formed RoadCo Entertainment, a joint venture with theatrical booking agency The Road Company, to develop live events.…
PPL donates £100,000 to live crew support fund
PPL has donated £100,000 to Stagehand's new COVID-19 Crew Relief Fund, supporting live events crew who have had no access to government financial support.…
One Liners: Ghetts & Skepta, Keith Sweat, Peermusic, more
Round Hill signs Keith Sweat, Warner Music France appoints a new president, Peermusic launches a neighbouring rights company and Ghetts releases a single with Skepta.…
Government job retraining recommendations website offers little hope for musicians
A government career-change website suggests unstable jobs to musicians, with testers reporting poor-quality recommendations.…
Ed Sheeran asks for Thinking Out Loud copyright case to be postponed because of COVID travel restrictions
Ed Sheeran's lawyers have asked for the New York hearing over 'Thinking Out Loud' to be postponed, citing COVID travel rules that would require lengthy quarantines.…
Rishi Sunak insists he was misquoted after he reportedly told COVID-hit musicians to re-train
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he was misquoted after reports he told COVID-hit musicians to retrain, and points to his £1.57 billion culture package.…
BPI launches Equality & Justice Advisory Group
The BPI has formally launched an Equality & Justice Advisory Group, drawn largely from its former BRITs diversity group, to advise on inclusion.…
The Orchard adds publishing services via tie-up with Sony/ATV
The Orchard has partnered with sister company Sony/ATV to offer publishing services to artists and labels it works with.…