A2IM offers indie sector support to UMG in TikTok licensing dispute

A2IM is the latest music industry organisation to support UMG’s stance on TikTok. It follows interventions in the debate from Downtown, Primary Wave and the National Music Publishers Association. Universal Music Group recordings catalogue was pulled from TikTok from January 31, following a breakdown in talks for the licensing renewal. ...

Downtown expands partnership with Verifi Rights Data Alliance

Fire Records marks 40th anniversary with catalogue acquisitions

Co-op Live partners with Event Cup Solutions as part of sustainability drive

Warner Music partners with Nigerian singer-songwriter Joeboy's Young Legend label

Partisan's Zena White reappointed as Worldwide Independent Network's chair

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has reappointed Zena White as chair and Maria Amato as treasurer, as well as announcing the addition of five new members to its board. Renewed annually, ...

Warner Music to cut 600 jobs and reinvest savings in music

Warner Music Group has announced a 10% cut in staffing to “free up more funds to invest in music”. CEO Robert Kyncl informed staff of the plans as ...

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist on continuing UK market growth, the impact of catalogue and breaking artists

Analysis of market figures for 2023 has revealed the increasing power of catalogue in music consumption. The UK market registered a ninth consecutive year of growth. According to ...

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