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Suno Appoints Michael Chua to Lead Live Music Division
In the role, Chua will lead the AI music company's live music operations, which include concert discovery platform Songkick. Source
AFEM Members Receive Discount on Backstage Legal Services
Mention the password AFEM15 and send a screenshot of your AFEM member page.
AFEM Health Group Hosts Webinar on Building Resilient Teams
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
DJ & Producer Union: Finding An Agent
A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.
Preparing for ADE
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Anya Bennett on Show Insurance
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
AFEM’s AI work in focus
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Indigo Girls’ Bus Driver Killed in Crash
No other members of the band or crew were were onboard at the time of the crash. Indigo Girls’ Bus Driver Killed in Crash Alex Young
Indigo Girls’ Bus Driver Killed in Crash
No other members of the band or crew were were onboard at the time of the crash. Indigo Girls’ Bus Driver Killed in Crash Alex Young
Major Publishers Urge Supreme Court Intervention in Copyright Termination Rights Case
The major music publishers and BMG have submitted a new filing with the US Supreme Court in the ongoing termination rights legal battle involving songwriter Cyril Vetter. He recently told the Supreme
Complete Music Update Selects Top 5 Standout Releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Elon Musk Taps Suno AI for Grok Bot Music Generation
Suno does not currently offer an official public API. MBW reported in July that the company was exploring the launch of one. Source
Live Nation Faces Class Action Lawsuits Following Data Breach
Live Nation's statement came five days after Ticketmaster customers across the US ran into problems with ticket transfers. Source
Spotify Expands Audiobooks Globally, Reaches $100M Revenue Milestone
Spotify said more than 750 million people will be able to stream or buy books on its platform once the rollout is complete. Source
Live Nation Refinances Debt
The new notes will retire the $1.2 billion of 6.5% debt Live Nation raised in May 2020, during the pandemic concert shutdown. Source
Warner Chappell CEO Joins NMPA Board
The NMPA announced Moot's appointment a week after he became sole chair of Warner Chappell on October 1. Source
Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids Opt Out of 2027 Awards
Sources told Billboard that the rapper did not submit any songs from Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour to the Recording Academy. Source
Suno AI Taps Michael Chua for Live Music Leadership
In the role, Chua will lead the AI music company's live music operations, which include concert discovery platform Songkick. Source
SNL U.K. Season 2 Details Revealed
This weekend, SNL U.K. has Danny Dyer as host and Sasha Keable as musical guest.