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CMU Insights at AIM House: The Artist's Freedom Of Expression - And When Not To Use It

CMU announces a session at the virtual AIM House conference on artists' use of social media, online campaigns and the risks involved, with a panel including Marla Altschuler and Martha Kinn.…

CMU Editorial • 14 May 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One liners: Sony/ATV, PRS For Music, Katy Perry, more

Sony/ATV has named Katie Welle Senior Vice President, Creative A&R, and PRS For Music reports £810.8 million in collections for 2019, up 8.7%.…

Andy Malt • 14 May 2020

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As many as 92% of independent festivals could go out of business this summer without government action, says AIF

The Association of Independent Festivals warns up to 92% of its members could collapse this summer without government support, with most cancelled festivals uninsured.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2020

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Apple sued over Amazing Stories sync

JED Productions has sued Apple and NBC Universal over the use of the track 'Side Show' in an episode of the revived 'Amazing Stories', alleging unlicensed use.…

Chris Cooke • 13 May 2020

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Entertainment law firm confirms hackers have stolen 756GB of emails and contracts

Entertainment law firm Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks confirms a cyberattack, with as much as 756GB of client emails and contracts stolen and a ransom demanded.…

Chris Cooke • 13 May 2020

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Reading and Leeds the latest festivals to cancel, refunds and ticket transfers offered

Festival Republic has confirmed that Reading and Leeds festivals will not go ahead in 2020 due to COVID-19, with ticketholders offered refunds or transfers to 2021.…

Chris Cooke • 13 May 2020

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Helen Thomas named BBC Radio 2's new Head Of Station

The BBC has named Helen Thomas as Head Of Station at Radio 2, the latest appointment following a restructure of its pop station management.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Nordoff Robbins cancels 2020 Silver Clef Awards

The Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards have been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19, with the charity expecting income to fall 75%, and PPL donating its sponsorship fee.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One liners: Featured Artist Coalition, Katy Perry, Run The Jewels, more

The Featured Artists Coalition names fifteen new ambassadors, Universal Music Publishing appoints Joe Fang as China MD, and Katy Perry announces her album 'KP5'.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2020

And Finally • 2 min read

Sony Music launches online album cover colouring book

Sony Music launches The Colouring Sessions, free printable colouring pages based on album artwork from its catalogue, to help fans relax during lockdown.…

Andy Malt • 13 May 2020

Business News • 3 min read

As UK government publishes plan for ending COVID-19 shutdown, UK Music calls for music industry specific taskforce

UK Music calls for a music industry taskforce as the government publishes its COVID-19 recovery roadmap, which leaves venues and live events uncertain about reopening.…

Chris Cooke • 12 May 2020

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Warner Chappell announces partnership with China's NetEase CloudMusic

Warner Chappell has announced a partnership with NetEase Cloud Music to develop karaoke services and intellectual property rights in China, a market where publishing opportunities remain largely untapped.…

Chris Cooke • 12 May 2020