Merlin warns on 'irreparable damage' to independent music from UK government's AI proposals

Merlin has added its voice to industry-wide opposition to the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright laws for AI training. There has been a national campaign against the proposals that would allow artificial intelligence developers to use copyrighted works – including music – without permission or compensation. Major labels also ...

'Authenticity wins the day': How BRITs Rising Star Myles Smith broke big

Empire appoints Guillermo Ramos and Ted May to senior international roles in UK office

Warner Music Africa Francophone stages songwriting camp to mark official launch

UK creative industries launch Make It Fair campaign to highlight risks from government's AI policy

Create Music Group agrees joint venture with Pack Records

Create Music Group has agreed a strategic catalogue acquisition and joint venture with Pack Records. The platform for independent music has announced its partnership with the US independent ...

ADA signs distribution deal with Three Six Zero Recordings

ADA has partnered with Three Six Zero Recordings, which will see the Warner Music company cover global distribution for all new releases from the label’s roster. Three Six ...

Independent Label Market expands with new Rough Trade partnership

Independent Label Market is set to return to Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, on Saturday, May 10. The event brings together independent music, vinyl culture, artist-craft-makers and local ...

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