Analysis News Tencent Music lets musicians generate AI tracks and send them directly to streaming app QQ Music TME's ESG report explains how the firm's AI capabilities have been expanded across the business
News Nicole George-Middleton promoted to EVP & Head of Creative Membership at ASCAP Most recently, George-Middleton held the positions of SVP of Membership as well as Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation
Analysis ‘Any proposal to soften the UK’s position on copyright is taking away an artist’s right to build a sustainable career out of their work.’ The following MBW op/ed comes from Camilla Waite, General Counsel, PPL.
News Diplo signs worldwide admin deal with Warner Chappell Music "The Warner Chappell team is uniquely set up to address my many endeavors and projects," Diplo said
News Rachel Tregenza and Charlotte Allan appointed to senior Communications and Policy roles at Universal Music UK Both Tregenza and Allan will report into Tom Williams SVP, Communications & Policy (UMUK & Global)
Interviews ‘My interest is purely about what’s right for the artist… who also happens to be my daughter.’ Dugi Lipa is the manager (and father) of Dua Lipa, one of the most successful global pop stars of recent years. His own story is pretty incredible in its own right...
Analysis Why Universal Music Group will be allowed to buy Downtown. MBW founder Tim Ingham assesses likelihood of Universal completing its proposed $775 million acquisition
News Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour sues operator of website over alleged counterfeit merch David Gilmour Music Ltd. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the operator of a website it alleges is selling counterfeit merch
News Min Hee-jin’s legal team: HYBE must prove legality of shareholder agreement termination in $70.5m K-pop dispute Exec claims HYBE bears "the full burden of proof" in demonstrating the lawful termination of shareholder agreement
News Superfan platform Sesh raises $7m led by Miura Global Company is also launching a Member Card that allows fans to register and download a digital pass to their phone’s wallet
News A24, the indie film company behind Moonlight and The Brutalist, signals potential expansion in music with new social channel Company posted a cryptic Instagram post with the message: "A24 Music. Stay tuned.”
News Warner launches ‘5 Junction’ JV with Anjula Acharia to break artists from South Asia and its diaspora 5 Junction will collaborate closely with Los Angeles–based Warner Records
News Primary Wave gears up for opening of Bob Marley Hope Road immersive experience in Las Vegas Preview shows scheduled to begin on June 25
News EMPIRE strikes deal with Baramey Production to break Cambodian artists globally Partnership marks EMPIRE's latest strategic move in Asia Pacific region
News Live Nation acquires Hayashi International Promotions, one of Japan’s largest concert promoters HIP is one of the largest concert promoters in Japan
News Spotify expands concert discovery offerings with new Stager integration Founded in 2012, Stager’s platform allows event organizers to offer ticketing services, planning software, and marketing tools
News Drake’s team says he ‘has nothing to hide’ ahead of discovery in UMG lawsuit The exchange follows Drake’s filing of an amended complaint
News Apple Music expands global footprint with new Tokyo radio studio New studio in Japan joins Apple Music's existing facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London, Paris, and Berlin