Music Business News: Oceania

Chris Cannon promoted to VP of International Strategy & Max Thomas Elevated to First Head of APAC

The genre continues to generate viral traction across TikTok and streaming platforms

WMG exec will now oversee company's recorded music businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam

Company confirmed that the exec is stepping down after three years

The country is instead planning to move forward with a licensing regime for AI developers and rightsholders

Rights management org APRA AMCOS blames the problem on algorithms that 'favor scale and international repertoire'

App is powered by B2B music streaming company Tuned Global

Lofai’s appointment fits into Robert Kyncl's plan to strengthen Warner’s presence in the region’s fast-changing music scene