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Don’t say collusion: “no evidence of misconduct or conflict of interest” say major labels and publishers about their Phono V physical negotiations public
Copyright Royalty Board • 8 min read

Don’t say collusion: “no evidence of misconduct or conflict of interest” say major labels and publishers about their Phono V physical negotiations

The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major labels are keen to stress they aren’t colluding with the major publishers to keep the rates down…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
European Copyright Society says performer ER on streams, like introduced in Belgium, is a “lawful mechanism under EU copyright law” public
European Copyright Society • 4 min read

European Copyright Society says performer ER on streams, like introduced in Belgium, is a “lawful mechanism under EU copyright law”

The European Copyright Society has published a paper considering and rejecting arguments against introducing a performer equitable remuneration right in relation to streaming in Europe. It’s in response to Belgium introducing such an ER right and a legal case that seeks to block in…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
BMG and Concord confirm merger public
BMG • 2 min read

BMG and Concord confirm merger

BMG and Concord have confirmed they are merging, stating that - by combining - they will be able to invest more in talent, reach and technology. The combined business will be called BMG, but will be run by current Concord boss Bob Valentine and will use the Concord brand for its recordings division…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
BMG in talks to buy Concord public
BMG • 2 min read

BMG in talks to buy Concord

BMG is reportedly in talks to buy Concord in a deal that could be worth $7 billion. The CEO of BMG owner Bertelsmann said the time might be right for the music company to “join forces with a competitor” nearly two years ago, and Concord was always on the relatively short list of possible partners…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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