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Business News • 3 min read

New study says up to 3% of streams in France last year were manipulated

A study from France's National Music Center estimates that up to 3% of streams in the French market last year were identifiably manipulated, with the true figure likely higher.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2023

Business News • 2 min read

BBC provides update on local radio cutbacks

The BBC has updated plans for its local radio revamp, adding more regional shows, while music industry groups voice concern about the future of BBC Introducing.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2023

And Finally • 2 min read

Flo Rida says he has "unconditional love" for drink brand after winning $82.6 million legal battle

A US court has ordered energy drink company Celsius to pay Flo Rida $82.6 million over unmet equity targets from a brand partnership, which he says he remains fond of.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2023

Business News • 3 min read

Music industry groups say cuts to BBC Introducing local radio shows would be "fundamental blow to the health of the entire grassroots sector"

Music industry organisations have written to the BBC board seeking assurances that BBC Introducing will not be harmed by cuts to local radio, which could reduce its 32 local shows.…

Chris Cooke • 18 Jan 2023

Business News • 2 min read

RIAA denied legal fees claim in Yout dispute pending appeal

A US judge has refused the RIAA's bid for $250,000 in legal costs from stream-ripping site Yout, allowing it to re-file once Yout's appeal is resolved.…

Chris Cooke • 18 Jan 2023

Business News • 1 min read

New website launches ahead of international consumer awareness campaign focused on the risks of ticket touting

FEAT has launched an industry-facing website ahead of Make Tickets Fair!, a consumer awareness campaign about the risks of unofficial ticket resale across Europe.…

Chris Cooke • 18 Jan 2023

Business News • 2 min read

Ken Bruce to leave BBC Radio 2 for Bauer’s Greatest Hits Radio

Ken Bruce is leaving BBC Radio 2 in March and will host a mid-morning show on Greatest Hits Radio from 3 April, after 45 years in radio.…

Andy Malt • 18 Jan 2023

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Madonna, Shakin Stevens, Yaeji, more

Warner Music hires Tim Matusch, Midnight Mango adds agent Barry Stewart, and Madonna announces The Celebration Tour with a UK date at The O2 in October.…

Andy Malt • 18 Jan 2023

Business News • 3 min read

Brixton Academy licence suspended for three more months, as allegations made about fake tickets operation at the venue

Lambeth Council has extended the suspension of Brixton Academy's licence after a fatal crowd crush, while a whistleblower alleges security staff took payment to admit people without tickets.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Jan 2023

Business News • 2 min read

GitHub removes sub-domain providing access to Pirate Bay proxies

GitHub has removed a subdomain giving access to Pirate Bay proxy information after a takedown notice from the City of London Police's IP Crime Unit.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Jan 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Orfium buys Soundmouse

Orfium has acquired audio ID company Soundmouse, adding its cue sheet management and monitoring technology to its own rights management software.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Jan 2023

Business News • 3 min read

PRS announces new funding model for PRS Foundation, securing current levels of support

PRS has reversed plans to cut funding to the PRS Foundation, agreeing a new annual funding model that secures current levels of support.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Jan 2023