PRS announces new funding model for PRS Foundation, securing current levels of support
PRS has reversed plans to cut funding to the PRS Foundation, agreeing a new annual funding model that secures current levels of support.…
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PRS comments on LIVENow litigation
PRS has defended its decision to sue LIVENow for allegedly streaming concerts without the required licences, including the highly viewed Dua Lipa Studio 2054 event.…
PRS sues LIVENow over unlicensed livestreams
UK collecting society PRS is suing livestreaming platform LIVENow over allegedly delivering livestreamed shows without the right licences, including a Dua Lipa concert in 2020.…
YolanDa Brown, Michelle Escoffery, Smade and David Marcus confirmed for Great Escape 2023 keynotes
Four keynote in-conversations have been confirmed for The Great Escape Conference 2023, featuring YolanDa Brown, Michelle Escoffery, Smade and Ticketmaster's David Marcus, held 10-13 May.…
Setlist: Will data developments get songwriters paid?
This Setlist episode discusses PRS's planned data portal, the MLC's unmatched royalty tool and Pusha T's second diss track aimed at McDonald's.…
CMU Digest 02.10.22: ISM, Mr Probz, PRS, MLC, Pollen, Meta
This digest covers an ISM report on discrimination, Mr Probz's new royalty lawsuit against Sony, PRS and MLC data initiatives and a class action against Pollen.…
PRS announces plans for new portal offering easy access to song rights data
PRS For Music plans a new online portal giving public access to songwriter names, identifier codes and recording-to-song matching data.…
Setlist: Taylor Swift says she didn’t rip off players or haters
This week's Setlist podcast covers Taylor Swift's court statement denying she copied 'Playas Gon Play' and new UK stats comparing recorded music and live music spending.…
Laura Mvula appointed to PRS Members Council
Laura Mvula has joined the PRS Members Council after Hannah Peel stood down, with the role filled by a Writer Council vote, to serve until the next AGM.…
CMU Digest 10.07.22: AI copyright exceptions, Deezer, PRS Foundation, Tim Westwood, Pandora
This week's roundup covers UK Music opposing a proposed AI data mining exception, Deezer's stock market listing, the PRS Foundation funding dispute, and allegations against Tim Westwood.…
Setlist: Spotify tells investors everything’s fine, honest
CMU's podcast reviews Spotify's Investor Day, where CEO Daniel Ek set out plans for $100 billion revenue and higher margins, plus the debate over PRS Foundation funding.…
CMU Digest 12.06.22: Ditto Music, Greek visas, Spotify, Bang Energy, PRS Foundation
This week's CMU Digest covers Ditto's jurisdiction challenge to a Lil Yachty suit, Greek visa removal for UK artists, Spotify investor presentations, and Sony's Bang Energy case.…