Triple alliance comes together to fight 'on air/on sale' issue

The Musicians' Union, Music Managers Forum and Featured Artists Coalition have agreed to begin work on an action plan immediately, despite not having a formal name to christen their new era of cooperation.

Pre-releasing records to radio well in advance of the date they go on sale is the first big hot potato they will tackle together.

The three organisations also want labels to begin signing licensing deals with artists to see singers and songwriters become retailers in their own ...

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