Music Business
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Cinema Royalty Rates
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Primary Wave Acquires Brian Vander Ark's Music Catalogs
The deal covers Vander Ark's publishing and recorded music catalogs, including the songs he wrote for The Verve Pipe. Source
Sylvie Releases 'Not Looking Back Anymore,' Debut Album Due
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
Music Publishers Urge Supreme Court Intervention in Copyright Case
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Denmark Advances AI Digital Replica Law
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Sara Landry Countersues Ex-Managers Amid Legal Disputes
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules on Cinema Music Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Primary Wave Partners with Brian Vander Ark
The deal covers Vander Ark's publishing and recorded music catalogs, including the songs he wrote for The Verve Pipe. Source
Publishers Urge Supreme Court Intervention in Copyright 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
Denmark Advances Legislation on Digital Replicas
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Sara Landry Engaged in Legal Dispute with Ex-Managers
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules for Higher Cinema Music Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Primary Wave Acquires Rights to Brian Vander Ark's Music Catalogs
The deal covers Vander Ark's publishing and recorded music catalogs, including the songs he wrote for The Verve Pipe. Source
Denmark plans new law for AI digital replicas
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Sara Landry countersues former management firm
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
UK Copyright Tribunal rules for higher cinema royalty rates
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List of Bills (UPDATING)
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
Sara Landry Engaged in Legal Disputes Over Management and Royalties
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules in Favor of Higher Cinema Royalties for Music
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Billboard Tracks Music Legislation in 119th Congress
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.