Music Business News: Europe
News Spotify says the total royalty haul from UK artists has more than doubled since 2018
News The surprise news was confirmed this morning (May 14) by UMG via a corporate announcement
News According to MBW analysis, Merlin's annual revenues reached GBP £1.19 billion (GBP $1.48 billion) as of 2023
News Sacem’s international revenues jumped 15% YoY, while domestic collections inched up 2% YoY
News The latest vote came shortly after more than 400 artists, creative industries workers and executives called on the UK to mandate transparency in AI training
News Letter to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer comes as the House of Lords prepares to vote on a contentious data bill
News Fairly Trained founder Ed Newton-Rex spotted the update, which went largely unnoticed since it was rolled out in February 2024
News The exec joins from Downtown Music where he worked as Director of Artist & Community Engagement.