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Business News • 1 min read

Radio 3 announces plans to move at least 50% of programme making to Salford

BBC Radio 3 will move production of eight programmes to Salford over two years, aiming for at least 50% of its production hours there by 2024/25, with Simon Webb based in Salford.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Dec 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Little Simz, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Kodak Black, Kasabian, more

Roundup including BMG's acquisition of Chris Rea's rights, new releases from Little Simz, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Kodak Black, and Kasabian's Leeds show.…

Andy Malt • 07 Dec 2022

And Finally • 1 min read

Apple Music unveils new karaoke service

Apple Music is launching Apple Music Sing, a karaoke feature offering adjustable vocals, real-time animated lyrics, background vocal lines and duet view, available worldwide later this month.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Dec 2022

Business News • 3 min read

Atlantic Records faces second lawsuit over its 1980s corporate culture following New York's Adult Survivors Act

Former Atlantic Records employee Dorothy Carvello has sued the label, Warner Music and others, alleging sexual harassment and assault by Ahmet Ertegun and Doug Morris under New York's Adult Survivors Act.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Dec 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Nevermind baby makes filing with US appeals court in ongoing artwork dispute

Spencer Elden has filed papers with the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court seeking to revive his lawsuit over the 'Nevermind' cover, arguing the statute of limitations should not apply because distribution continues.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Dec 2022

Business News • 1 min read

DEAG buys Regular Music

German live music firm DEAG has acquired a majority stake in Scottish promoter Regular Music through its UK subsidiary Kilimanjaro, with Mark Mackie retaining a stake and running the business.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Dec 2022

Business News • 1 min read

SoundCloud partners with Third & Key

SoundCloud has partnered with Kei Henderson's Third & Hayden to expand its creator and artist services, with the label arm providing development tools to new artists.…

Andy Malt • 06 Dec 2022

Business News • 1 min read

MVT announces first recipients of grants from Pipeline Investment Fund

Music Venue Trust has announced eleven grassroots venues as the first recipients of its Pipeline Investment Fund, together receiving almost £40,000, and is seeking further donations.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Dec 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Stax Records founder Jim Stewart dies

Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart has died aged 92, with the label praising his influence on soul music and its history of hiring artists regardless of race.…

Andy Malt • 06 Dec 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Caroline Polachek, Superorganism, more

Roundup of deals, appointments and events including Bucks Music and Concord Music Publishing signings, PRS Foundation's Talent Development Conference, and new music from Caroline Polachek and Superorganism.…

Andy Malt • 06 Dec 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over The Eras Tour ticketing meltdown

A group of Taylor Swift fans has sued Live Nation's Ticketmaster over problems during ticket sales for her 2023 US tour, alleging market dominance and tolerance of scalping.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2022

Artist News • 3 min read

2 Live Crew urges US judge to dismiss lawsuit seeking to block a termination right claim

Members of 2 Live Crew have asked a US judge to dismiss Lil Joe Records' lawsuit that seeks to block their attempt to terminate a 1980s recording deal and reclaim their recordings.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2022