Music Business
MAIN Event Ticketing Act clears House committee 36-0 – as Live Nation fights an FTC lawsuit under the law it would strengthen
The bill would amend the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 – one of the laws the Federal Trade Commission is using to sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Source
Frances Shillito argues for change in music industry safeguarding
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
After Signing With a Major Label, Yes Boone Is Making Progress on His Debut Album
Yes Boone's work-in-progress captures elements of French house, British post-punk energy and a “timeless sound."
DICE owner Fever raises $250M led by EQT, at a $5.2B valuation, in ‘largest ever’ round for a live-entertainment tech company
Fever says it has more than tripled its revenue over the past three years while remaining EBITDA-positive. Source
After Signing With a Major Label, Yes Boone Is Making Progress on His Debut Album
Yes Boone's work-in-progress captures elements of French house, British post-punk energy and a “timeless sound."
Music publishers sue Anthropic over alleged songbook use
Both sides set out their positions in statements filed on Friday (September 11) Source
Universal and Warner seek to end US musicians’ lawsuit over AI deals
The case rests on Article 21(a) of the Sound Recording Labor Agreement, the union's collective bargaining agreement with the record companies. Source
Universal and Warner press court to end US musicians’ lawsuit over Udio, Suno deals
The case rests on Article 21(a) of the Sound Recording Labor Agreement, the union's collective bargaining agreement with the record companies. Source
UK music industry news roundup
There’s a flurry of news from the UK music industry today, starting with umbrella body UK Music’s launch of its latest workforce diversity survey. The post is from Music Ally.
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over Palestine support
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Richard Leach discusses industry independence
This MBW op/ed comes from Richard Leach, CEO of Curve Royalty Systems. Source
UK MPs Express Alarm Over Brexit Touring Barriers, Cite Lack of Progress
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Suno AI Launches v6 with Industry Partnerships Amidst Legal Battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
Macklemore Removed from Ed Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Support
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Richard Leach Discusses Industry Independence
This MBW op/ed comes from Richard Leach, CEO of Curve Royalty Systems. Source
UK MPs express alarm over lack of progress on post-Brexit touring issues
Earlier this year the UK Parliament’s culture committee published a report on issues British artists face touring Europe post-Brexit. The government has now responded, insisting it wants “tangible pro
Suno AI upgrades with industry partners amid ongoing legal battles
Suno has unveiled v6 of its music AI platform, which has been developed with its industry partners like Warner Music, BMG and Believe. However, even as it starts to work with some labels and publisher
Macklemore Dropped from Ed Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Support
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Richard Leach Discusses Industry Independence
This MBW op/ed comes from Richard Leach, CEO of Curve Royalty Systems. Source
BMG deepens Jean-Michel Jarre partnership, licensing his recorded music catalog
BMG secures exclusive licensing rights to electronic music innovator Jean-Michel Jarre’s recorded catalog across a broad range of territories worldwide. Source