Setlist: Is TikTok causing digital burnout in artists?
CMU's podcast discusses the MMF's report on digital burnout, pressures on artists to post on TikTok, and the petition against PRS Foundation funding cuts.…
Featured Artists Coalition (FAC)
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CMU Digest 05.06.22: PRS Foundation, digital burnout, Spinrilla, IFPI, Spotify For Artists
This week's CMU Digest covers the FAC petition over PRS Foundation funding, the MMF digital burnout report, and the Spinrilla copyright trial questions.…
FAC launches petition over cut in PRS funding to PRS Foundation
The Featured Artists Coalition has launched a petition urging PRS to reverse its planned cut to funding for the PRS Foundation.…
One Liners: Sky Ferreira, Ed Sheeran, Noga Erez, more
Brief news covering Noga Erez's Neon Gold deal, Genneah Turner as FAC General Manager, and releases from Sky Ferreira, Ed Sheeran, Mura Masa and others.…
Industry welcomes latest relaxation of COVID rules, but insists further government support is needed
The live music sector welcomes the end of remaining COVID restrictions in England but says further government support will still be needed.…
CMU Digest 23.01.22: BBC, FAC, Epic, Jimi Hendrix, youtube-dl
This week's key stories include the BBC licence fee freeze, the FAC's venue merch directory, Epic's Apple appeal and the Hendrix estate's legal action.…
FAC launches campaign against venue merch commissions, urges '100% Venues' to sign up to new directory
The Featured Artists Coalition has launched a directory of UK venues that take no commission on merchandise sales, following a debate sparked by Tim Burgess.…
FAC is go, three-strike rule is a no
The Featured Artist Coalition held its first London meeting, with members appearing on media, and is expected to take a stance against the three-strike rule.…
FAC meet tonight
The Featured Artist Coalition, a new trade body for featured artists, holds its first proper meeting in London, with the YouTube and PRS dispute expected to feature.…
FAC to meet next week
The Featured Artists Coalition will meet next week to report on its meeting with Culture Minister Andy Burnham and to present proposals for its future structure.…