One Liners: Yves Tumor, Warmduscher, Hayden, more
Round-up of appointments and releases, including Minds On Fire hiring Tom Currie and new music from Yves Tumor, Hayden and Warmduscher.…
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Music industry welcomes renewed support from US community radio groups for proposed new royalty
musicFIRST has welcomed renewed support from US community radio groups for the American Music Fairness Act, which would introduce a radio royalty for performers and labels.…
BPI announces Jo Twist as new chief executive
The BPI has appointed Jo Twist, formerly of UKIE, as its new chief executive, starting in July, succeeding interim head Sophie Jones.…
Canadian government bans employees from using TikTok on official devices
The Canadian government has banned federal employees from using TikTok on official devices, following similar moves by the US government and the European Commission.…
Stormzy announces free #Merky Books Literary Festival
Stormzy will host a free two-day #Merky Books Literary Festival at London's Roundhouse in April, with headline interviews from Wretch 32 and Malorie Blackman.…
One Liners: Wu-Tang Clan & Nas, Kings Of Leon, Adam Lambert, more
Beckie Sugden joins CAA, Daughter and Los Bitchos release new music, and Wu-Tang Clan and Nas and Kings Of Leon announce UK and Ireland shows.…
Kakao issues statement in ongoing war of words with Hybe over SM deals
Kakao Entertainment's co-CEO has defended its proposed SM Entertainment deal after Hybe criticised it, as the three companies trade statements amid a legal dispute.…
PopArabia sues Anghami over allegedly unlicensed songs
PopArabia and Reservoir Media have sued streaming service Anghami in Abu Dhabi, alleging it streamed songs without a licence.…
Music-centric finance firm removes HarbourView from its lawsuit against Pras
Open On Sunday has asked for HarbourView to be removed from its lawsuit against Pras Michel, citing jurisdiction issues, while the case against Pras and his lawyers continues.…
Perfect Havoc partners with The Orchard
Dance-focused indie label Perfect Havoc has signed a global distribution deal with Sony Music's The Orchard, which will also cover acquisitions and investments.…
UK live sector again calls for cut in VAT rate on tickets
Trade group LIVE has urged the UK government to restore the lower 5% VAT rate on tickets and cut business rates in the upcoming budget, citing ongoing pandemic-era financial pressures.…
Vernon Kay to replace Ken Bruce on Radio 2
Vernon Kay will take over the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 from May, following Ken Bruce's earlier-than-expected departure to Bauer's Greatest Hits Radio.…