News SOLAR is a jointly-owned subsidiary of PRS for Music and GEMA News The deal has extended to territories such as Russia, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa News 'This now opens the way for a Copyright Directive that can close the value gap and boost investment into new British music and other new content.' Analysis Why did the music industry just lose a crucial vote? And why isn't anybody asking the question? Interviews Downtown Music Publishing's UK boss, Roberto Neri, discusses the company's growth and its future ambitions Analysis Blog FUGA boss Pieter van Rijn on the future for licensing societies worldwide News Revenues up by €49 million thanks to a rise in income from the public performance of music, radio and TV News Deal aims to ensure music rightsholders are accurately compensated for the use of their works