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Believe and TuneCore say they ‘strongly refute’ copyright infringement claims in UMG’s $500m lawsuit and ‘will fight them’

The lawsuit, filed on Monday (November 4) alleges that Believe has built its business through industrial-scale copyright infringement'

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UMG sues Believe and TuneCore for $500 million, alleging ‘industrial-scale copyright infringement’

Lawsuit focuses on so-called 'manipulated' audio remixes of copyrighted tracks

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‘I’m confident a UK rapper could run the world one day.’

Respected industry veteran and EGA Distro ‘Head Coach’ Colin Batsa reflects on his company’s recent successes, the evolution of the music business ecosystem, competing with the majors and conquering America…

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Universal’s Virgin Music Group acquires Outdustry, expanding its presence in China and India

Universal's global indie artist and label services division acquires Outdustry to focus on expansion into 'high potential markets'

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Atticus Shelley appointed VP of Finance at TuneCore

Shelley played a key role at Spotify during the streamer's rapid growth ahead of its NYSE listing

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Believe’s Global Head of Music, Romain Vivien, talks artists, AI, streaming fraud, and the future of independence

MBW’s World Leaders series meets Romain Vivien, Global Head of Music at Paris-headquartered music company Believe

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Believe redesigns global music strategy, following the appointment of Romain Vivien as company’s first-ever Global Head of Music

'Since 2008, Romain has been one of my trusted partners to develop and grow Believe into the global player it is today,' said Denis Ladegaillerie, Believe’s Founder and CEO

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Tareic Alphonse named as 7th and final Richard Antwi Scholar

Alphonse will be awarded a full scholarship for a place on the University of Westminster’s Music Business Management MA course in London