Cancelled Ultra Music Festival sued over its refunds policy
Two ticketholders have sued the organisers of the cancelled Miami Ultra Music Festival, arguing its no-refund terms are unenforceable.…
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Guy Oseary steps back from Maverick
Guy Oseary is stepping back from day-to-day running of Maverick but will continue managing Madonna and U2 and consult for Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino.…
Instagram begins testing monetisation options for creators
Instagram is testing badges for livestreams and pre-roll ads on IGTV, sharing ad revenue with creators, as livestreaming activity has grown during lockdown.…
Bauer Media announces big radio rejig that will see many local brands disappear
Bauer will fold many of the local stations it acquired in 2019 into Greatest Hits Radio, retire several local brands and keep a few under its Hits Radio Network.…
One liners: Sony/ATV, The Orchard, Halsey & Marshmello, more
Sony/ATV appoints Peter Brodsky as General Counsel, The Orchard adds artist functionality to OrchardGo, and Bright Eyes and The Lemon Twigs release new music.…
Warner Music officially launches its IPO
Warner Music Group has launched its initial public offering, selling 70 million shares, around 14% of the company, with Access Industries targeting a price of $23 to $26 a share.…
Universal launches Def Jam Africa
Universal Music launches Def Jam Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Lagos, signing hip hop, Afrobeats and trap acts from across the continent.…
ERA welcomes re-opening of the UK high street next month
The Entertainment Retailers Association has welcomed government confirmation that non-essential high street stores can reopen on 15 June, provided COVID-secure guidelines are followed.…
Russell Simmons accusers discuss why the music industry is yet to have its #MeToo moment
Three women who have accused Russell Simmons of harassment say the music industry is unlikely to have a #MeToo moment because too many people in power are complicit.…
CMU Trends: Safe Harbours
CMU Trends publishes a ten step guide to the copyright safe harbour, explaining the value gap debate and the US Copyright Office's latest report.…
One Liners: Glastonbury, Jessie Ware, Kiesza, more
Warner Chappell signs DePedro, Sony Music India appoints Rajat Kakar, and the BBC marks Glastonbury's 50th anniversary, alongside new releases from Jessie Ware, Kiesza and others.…
Prince's O2 residency record more than doubled by NHS's 44 night stand
The O2 Arena has named the NHS as holder of its longest residency record after the venue hosted NHS training for 44 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.…