Music Business News: Germany

SoundCloud rolls out new monetization feature as part of enhanced upload experience

The new feature eliminates multiple steps previously required for artists to monetize their content on the platform

ChatGPT maker OpenAI, valued at $157bn, sued by GEMA in Germany over unlicensed use of song lyrics

GEMA represents the copyrights of around 95,000 members in Germany (composers, lyricists, music publishers) as well as over two million rightsholders worldwide

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Paradise Worldwide wants to help Gen AI platforms become licensed – and get rightsholders paid in the process

Company claims to be the "only Independent All Rights Distributor" with its own AI department

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Germany’s GEMA launches ‘AI Charter’ laying out legal and ethical principles for artificial intelligence in music

The performing rights org says the charter is meant to spark a conversation about the role of AI

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Live events company DEAG acquires Italy-based promoter MC² Live

The 46-year-old company has developed live events and ticketing businesses across Europe

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Sony Music GSA restructures under new CEO Christoph Behm

Sony Music's GSA labels to sit within three new frontline label groups, including the Ariola Label Group, the Columbia Label Group, and the RCA Label Group

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GEMA proposes licensing model for AI-generated music

GEMA proposes that authors should receive compensation beyond a one-time payment for training data