Glastonbury “would seriously go bankrupt” if forced to cancel in 2021 too
Michael Eavis says Glastonbury would go bankrupt if forced to cancel again in 2021, and calls on the government to support the UK's live and creative industries.…
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Marc Geiger confirms he is departing WME
Talent agency WME has confirmed the departure of Worldwide Head Of Music Marc Geiger, who joined in 2003, with Lucy Dickins joining the music team.…
One Liners: Sunnee, GESAC, Bring Me The Horizon, more
Universal Music signs Chinese singer Sunnee, GESAC appoints SACEM's Jean-Noël Tronc as President, and new releases come from Bring Me The Horizon and Dirty Projectors.…
Sony Music launches virtual backgrounds for Zoom calls
Sony Music has launched music-themed virtual backgrounds for video calls, including a Rick Astley background based on the 'Never Gonna Give You Up' video.…
Artist groups call on Congress to investigate Live Nation's controversial post-COVID memo
The Artist Rights Alliance and Future Of Music Coalition have asked Congress to investigate Live Nation's proposed post-COVID artist contract changes, calling them exploitative.…
SoundExchange wants remuneration rights of US performers in UK put in post-Brexit trade deal
SoundExchange has launched the Fair Trade Of Music campaign, seeking to have US performers' remuneration rights in the UK addressed in the post-Brexit trade deal.…
SACEM to represent Korean songs society's digital rights across Europe
Korean collecting society KOMCA has appointed French society SACEM to represent its digital rights across Europe, a deal covering K-pop repertoire.…
NTIA says revisions to UK lockdown rules unworkable even for businesses who qualify
The Night Time Industries Association says revised COVID lockdown guidance is unworkable, leaving many hospitality and entertainment businesses unable to re-open profitably.…
Vince Power takes over Dingwalls
Live music veteran Vince Power has taken over Camden venue Dingwalls, with plans to re-open after lockdown, though a reopening date is still unclear.…
COVID impact on commercial radio ad sales more severe than anticipated, RadioCentre says
RadioCentre says COVID-19 has hit commercial radio advertising harder than expected and is calling for further government support, including increased public information ad spend.…
One Liners: Spinnup, Suicide Silence, Becky Hill, more
Universal's Spinnup expands into Japan, Suicide Silence plan a livestreamed world tour with Bandsintown, and a run of new releases from Becky Hill, Jónsi and Hurts.…
With relaxed social distancing rules not helping live music, UK live industry again calls for extra government support
UK Music warns the music industry risks being forgotten as social distancing rules ease, with live venues still closed and calls for sector-specific financial support.…