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News Create Music Group signs First Order Music to global distribution deal First release under new deal was LHNA by Robgz featuring Anuel AA
News YouTube adds concert listings to Official Artist Channel videos in the UK and Ireland Tickets can be purchased via ticketing partners, Ticketmaster, See Tickets and Eventbrite
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News Tencent’s proposed $3bn investment in Universal to be challenged by Independent music companies 'Impact of such a sale would change the whole music ecosystem,' argues independent music body IMPALA
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News Former Spotify Australia boss Kate Vale joins Epidemic Sound as MD, North America Exec was also the first employee at Google in Australia and New Zealand
News Spotify faces lawsuit from indie music company claiming mistreatment Florida-based Sosa Entertainment and Pro Music Rights seeking "over $1bn" in damages
News Investigation launched into ‘potential unfair and deceptive practices’ in US ticketing market Live Nation, AEG, StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, and Tickets.com sent letters by Energy And Commerce Committee
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News Kelly Stelbasky joins AEG Presents from Live Nation as SVP, Global Touring Exec was previously Vice President, US Concerts for Live Nation
News eBay sells StubHub for $4.05bn to ticket resale rival Viagogo Sale expected to close by the end of Q1 2020, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions
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