The European Commission has confirmed that it has concerns about Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music. The post is from Music Ally.
Manchester City Council's new fund supports small live music venues in the city. Is this a model that could work in other cities? The post Manchester Launches Fund Supporting Grassroots Venues: Could This Work Elsewhere? appeared first on Hypebot.
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Episode 277 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: How AI Affects Artists, Listeners & Our Brains appeared first on Hypebot.
Going viral on TikTok and other social-media platforms can create big streaming spikes, but do those listeners actually become fans? The post is from Music Ally.
Last week Olivia Dean called out Ticketmaster and promoters Live Nation and AEG over their handling of ticket sales for her tour. In response, now Ticketmaster caps Olivia Dean resales at face value. The post Ticketmaster caps Olivia Dean resales at face value appeared first on Hypebot.
Revenue will be split equally between the platform and artists, while Primary Wave maintains control over release dates, timing, marketing, and pricing. Source
European Commission regulators warn the merger could give the label group outsized power over distribution and data. UMG considers this "a normal part of the regulatory process."