Music Business Worldwide In The News

Sources close to Spotify's conversations with rightsholders confirm more information about the service's new royalty model

Big night just around the corner as YouTube Music backs legends-only award

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On: Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the all important 'call option', Blackstone, and the most likely outcome of this week's mess

Royalty collection/distribution giant supports hyper-competitive category at imminent big night

Spotify's plans fit with the broad hopes of Sir Lucian Grainge's wishes as outlined at the start of 2023

Short-form video giant joints the party by backing super-competitive category at next month's big night

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