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Business News • 2 min read

Following explosive lawsuit, Paradigm boss announces million dollar relief fund for laid-off staff

Paradigm CEO Sam Gores has launched a $1.1 million relief fund for staff laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown and apologised for how the layoffs were communicated.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Apr 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Sony Music UK launches new label Dream Life

Sony Music UK has launched Dream Life Records, co-run by Dan Owusu, Lunick Bourgess and Shane Derozario, focusing on urban and pop talent.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Apr 2020

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AIM launches million pound COVID-19 fund for those working behind the scenes in the music industry

AIM has launched a fund for contractors and freelancers in the independent music sector who have lost income due to COVID-19, with £500,000 already committed.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Apr 2020

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Warner rejigs top team at UK label, opens office in Vietnam

Warner Records UK has promoted Jennifer Ivor and appointed Sukhraj Johal as General Manager, while Warner Music has opened a new office in Vietnam headed by Lisa Nguyen.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Apr 2020

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Lucian Grainge confirms he is now recovering following treatment for "severe" COVID-19

Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge has told staff he is recovering at home after being hospitalised with severe COVID-19 and urged everyone to follow public health guidance.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Apr 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Meltdown, Spotify, TicketCo, more

Grace Jones' Meltdown is postponed to 2021, Spotify hires Victoria Campoamor, TicketCo launches a streaming service and Tileyard North is planned, alongside new releases.…

Andy Malt • 07 Apr 2020

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ERA pays tribute to former Chair Paul Quirk

The Entertainment Retailers Association has paid tribute to former Chair Paul Quirk, who died after treatment for cancer, praising his three decades of advocacy for music retailers.…

Andy Malt • 06 Apr 2020

And Finally • 1 min read

Setlist: COVID-19, Paradigm, Public Enemy

CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss former Paradigm agent Debbee Klein's lawsuit over her COVID-19 redundancy and Public Enemy's April Fool's hoax.…

Andy Malt • 06 Apr 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Music organisations call for significant and long-term support from European governments for an industry in crisis

A coalition of pan-European music organisations has called on governments and EU institutions to significantly increase support for music, warning the crisis will last well into 2021.…

Chris Cooke • 03 Apr 2020

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Ousted Paradigm agent files explosive lawsuit against her former employer

Agent Debbee Klein has sued Paradigm and CEO Sam Gores, alleging her COVID-19 layoff was part of long-planned firings and accusing Gores of financial mismanagement.…

Chris Cooke • 03 Apr 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Mike Smith leaves Warner Chappell

Mike Smith is stepping down as Managing Director of Warner Chappell UK for family reasons, with Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall overseeing the company.…

Andy Malt • 03 Apr 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Sony, PSNEurope, Fiona Apple, more

Sony launches a $100 million COVID-19 relief fund, PSNEurope announces it is ceasing publication, and a round-up of appointments and new releases.…

Andy Malt • 02 Apr 2020