BMG launches new label with Logan Media Entertainment
BMG and Logan Media Entertainment have launched Tag8 Music, a label for established artists, with BMG handling distribution and LME marketing.…
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Domain Capital Group announces new $700 million fund for entertainment acquisitions
Domain Capital Group has launched a $700 million fund to invest in film, TV and music assets, after partnering with Sony Music Publishing on Ashley Gorley’s song rights.…
Curve launches royalty accounting software for small independent music companies
Curve Royalty Systems launches Curve Lite, a cheaper royalty accounting platform for smaller independent labels and publishers, priced from £20 a month.…
One Liners: Take That, Pink, Bastille, more
Secretly Publishing makes two A&R hires, Gary Barlow says Take That are writing a new album, and Pink, Bastille, Sam Fischer and Sam Ryder release new music.…
Disney sued over alleged song theft on Frozen II soundtrack
Songwriter Daniel E Grigson has sued Disney, claiming the Frozen II song 'Some Things Never Change' copies his 1999 track 'That Girl'.…
John Rostron named new CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals
Sŵn Festival co-founder John Rostron will become CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals, succeeding Paul Reed later this month.…
New survey reveals ongoing challenges in live sector
A CM.com survey of 1000 gig-goers finds a third expect to attend fewer live events in 2023, with cost of living concerns affecting attendance and spending.…
Stormzy announces football diversity programme, BBC announces special programming around new album
Stormzy and Adidas launch #Merky FC, a football work placement scheme for young black people, while the BBC announces programming around his album ‘This Is What I Mean’.…
BBC announces latest cost saving measures
The BBC will give up Wogan House in London and Bridge House in Salford, relocating staff to save money as part of a leaner organisation plan.…
BBC celebrates 70 years of singles chart by playing most streamed track released each year
The BBC is marking 70 years of the UK singles chart with a series featuring the most streamed track released each year since 1952.…
Music industry calls for US-wide restrictions on lyrics being used as evidence in court
Music companies and artists have signed an open letter calling for US-wide restrictions on using lyrics and creative work as evidence in criminal cases.…
RIAA seeks to get its legal costs covered in ongoing Yout dispute
The RIAA has asked a US court to award it $250,000 in legal costs after Yout's lawsuit against it was dismissed, with Yout reportedly planning an appeal.…