Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 90)

Business News • 1 min read

British Heart Foundation launches campaign to help people learn CPR with their favourite songs on Spotify

The British Heart Foundation launches Lifesaving Beats, which builds a Spotify playlist of songs at the right tempo for learning CPR.…

Andy Malt • 27 Oct 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Black Lives In Music announces plans for music industry anti-racism code of conduct

Black Lives In Music plans to launch an Anti-Racism Code Of Conduct for the music industry next year, after its chief executive gave evidence to a parliamentary inquiry.…

CMU Editorial • 27 Oct 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Adele, Killer Mike, La Roux, more

The Featured Artists Coalition adds Brix Smith to its board, Warner Records promotes Shawnae Corbett-Rice, and Adele, Killer Mike and others release new music.…

Andy Malt • 27 Oct 2022

Artist News • 4 min read

Adidas confirms it is terminating its Kanye West partnership with immediate effect

Adidas has terminated its partnership with Kanye West with immediate effect, ending Yeezy production and expecting a short-term hit of up to 250 million euros to net income.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Oct 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Spotify boss says subscription price rises in US are being considered

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says a headline subscription price rise in markets like the US is something the company would like to do with its label partners.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Oct 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Music Venue Trust unveils music industry supporters of Own Our Venues initiative

The Music Venue Trust names supporters of its Own Our Venues initiative, including Sony Music, Warner Music and Ticketmaster, as it seeks to buy nine venues.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Oct 2022

Business News • 1 min read

DEAG acquires Irish ticketing platform

German live music company DEAG has acquired a majority stake in Oshi Software, which operates Irish ticketing platform Tickets.ie.…

Andy Malt • 26 Oct 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Annie Nightingale to again put the spotlight on three rising DJ talents

Annie Nightingale's scholarship will feature three women and non-binary DJs on her Radio 1 show on 5 November.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Oct 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Craig David pens love song to the planet (and trains)

Craig David has released 'Better Days (I Came By Train)' as part of a partnership with rail ticketing app Trainline promoting train travel.…

Andy Malt • 26 Oct 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Robbie Williams, Exceleration Music, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, more

Industry appointments, new releases and tour news including Exceleration Music's new Creative Director and new singles from Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Andrew Bird.…

Andy Malt • 26 Oct 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Merlin announces licensing deal with Kuaishou

Indie licensing body Merlin has signed a deal with Chinese app Kuaishou, bringing member catalogue to its apps across Latin America, Southeast Asia and MENA.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Oct 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Entertainment and fashion firms cut ties with Kanye West

Several music, fashion and entertainment companies are cutting ties with Kanye West after his recent controversial statements, including CAA and Universal Music.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Oct 2022