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Business News • 3 min read

Apple hits back at multi-billion dollar Epic Games for masquerading as the underdog in Fortnite app payments dispute

Apple has filed a court response denying Epic Games' allegations, presenting 27 defences and accusing Epic of breach of contract over its in-app payments dispute.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Sep 2020

Business News • 4 min read

European court says American performers should be getting their share of Irish radio royalties

SoundExchange has welcomed a European Court of Justice ruling that American performers should receive royalties when their recordings are played on Irish radio, challenging reciprocity rules.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Quincy Jones signs new publishing deal with Warner Chappell

Quincy Jones has returned to Warner Chappell to administer his songs catalogue globally through his Quincy Jones Music Publishing company.…

Andy Malt • 09 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Wu-Tang Clan sign to Downtown Music Publishing

Wu-Tang Clan have signed a publishing deal with Downtown Music covering their back catalogue and selected solo and collaborative works by members.…

Andy Malt • 09 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Craig David signs to Round Hill

Craig David has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Round Hill Music covering his back catalogue and future releases.…

Andy Malt • 09 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Holy Roar team resign following sexual assault allegations against the label's owner

Holy Roar's staff have resigned after allegations of rape and abusive behaviour against owner Alex Fitzpatrick, and several signed artists have distanced themselves.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Sep 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Fortnite maker again asks a judge to force Apple to reinstate the game in its App Store

Epic Games has again asked a judge for an injunction stopping Apple from enforcing sanctions against it, including the removal of Fortnite from the App Store, while their competition dispute continues.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Sep 2020

Business News • 3 min read

UK Music backs amendment to immigration bill that ensures touring musicians are on the government's agenda

UK Music supports a House of Lords amendment to the immigration bill to keep the impact of Brexit on touring musicians on the government's agenda.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Sep 2020

Business News • 2 min read

Ted Cockle and Amy Thomson join Hipgnosis

Hipgnosis has hired former Universal Music executive Ted Cockle as President and artist manager Amy Thomson as Chief Catalogue Officer.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Sep 2020

Business News • 3 min read

ISM welcomes government efforts to fully re-open concert halls, but warns financial support for musicians still necessary

The ISM welcomes Oliver Dowden's plans to reopen live venues at full capacity, but warns that financial support for musicians is still needed.…

Andy Malt • 08 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

ROXi announces Sky deal, service added to broadcaster's set-top boxes

Music streaming service ROXi is coming to Sky Q set-top boxes, letting customers access it without buying a separate device.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Featured Artists Coalition and Attitude Is Everything launch strategic partnership

The Featured Artists Coalition and disability-led charity Attitude Is Everything have formed a partnership to represent deaf and disabled music-makers, with two disabled musicians becoming FAC ambassadors.…

Andy Malt • 08 Sep 2020