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CMU News: Article thirteen talks to push into new year as music industry expresses concern about latest compromise
CMU News: Article thirteen talks to push into new year as music industry expresses concern about latest compromise14 December 2018

CMU News: American tech sector lays into article thirteen in US/EU trade talks submission
CMU News: American tech sector lays into article thirteen in US/EU trade talks submission14 December 2018

CMU News: Live Nation partner with Elvis Presley Enterprises to stage shows at Graceland
CMU News: Live Nation partner with Elvis Presley Enterprises to stage shows at Graceland14 December 2018

CMU News: Blurred Lines song-theft ruling stands as Supreme Court deadline passes
CMU News: Blurred Lines song-theft ruling stands as Supreme Court deadline passes13 December 2018

CMU News: Uncleared samples are copyright infringement however short, reckons EU’s Advocate General
CMU News: Uncleared samples are copyright infringement however short, reckons EU’s Advocate General13 December 2018

CMU News: Appeals court upholds copyright infringement ruling against MP3 resale site
CMU News: Appeals court upholds copyright infringement ruling against MP3 resale site13 December 2018

CMU News: Alison Wenham to depart WIN, as UK’s MPA announces new chief
CMU News: Alison Wenham to depart WIN, as UK’s MPA announces new chief13 December 2018

CMU News: Neil Young’s Hyde Park show won’t be marketed under Barclaycard BST banner
CMU News: Neil Young’s Hyde Park show won’t be marketed under Barclaycard BST banner13 December 2018

CMU News: Tencent Music IPOs at bottom end of expected price bracket
CMU News: Tencent Music IPOs at bottom end of expected price bracket12 December 2018

CMU News: Tencent Music says it will “vigorously” contest fraud allegations by early investor
CMU News: Tencent Music says it will “vigorously” contest fraud allegations by early investor11 December 2018

CMU News: British artists and music execs sign open letter on the Brexit shambles
CMU News: British artists and music execs sign open letter on the Brexit shambles11 December 2018

CMU News: Fleetwood Mac settle with Lindsey Buckingham
CMU News: Fleetwood Mac settle with Lindsey Buckingham11 December 2018

CMU News: Ticketmaster switches on price-capped resale on its primary site
CMU News: Ticketmaster switches on price-capped resale on its primary site10 December 2018

CMU News: CISAC begins sanctions procedure over ongoing SGAE controversy
CMU News: CISAC begins sanctions procedure over ongoing SGAE controversy10 December 2018

Setlist: Ticketmaster, WINTEL, Spice Girls
Setlist: Ticketmaster, WINTEL, Spice Girls10 December 2018

CMU Digest: Tencent, Apple, Mixcloud, WINTEL, Ticketmaster
CMU Digest: Tencent, Apple, Mixcloud, WINTEL, Ticketmaster10 December 2018

CMU News: Kim Dotcom extradition process may only now be reaching half-time
CMU News: Kim Dotcom extradition process may only now be reaching half-time7 December 2018

CMU News: Former Spotify and YouTube people among new hires at JAAK
CMU News: Former Spotify and YouTube people among new hires at JAAK7 December 2018

CMU News: US diversity initiative plans biggest global database of women in music
CMU News: US diversity initiative plans biggest global database of women in music7 December 2018

CMU News: Apple trademark application suggests planned push into B2B streaming
CMU News: Apple trademark application suggests planned push into B2B streaming6 December 2018

CMU News: BMG restructures US operations as Zack Katz departs
CMU News: BMG restructures US operations as Zack Katz departs6 December 2018

CMU News: Indian streaming service Saavn becomes JioSaavn
CMU News: Indian streaming service Saavn becomes JioSaavn6 December 2018

CMU News: Ticketmaster hopes to have touting cases dismissed because of its terms and conditions
CMU News: Ticketmaster hopes to have touting cases dismissed because of its terms and conditions5 December 2018

CMU News: Universal allies with new label looking to develop future rock talent
CMU News: Universal allies with new label looking to develop future rock talent5 December 2018

CMU News: Line-ups announced for festive Top Of The Pops
CMU News: Line-ups announced for festive Top Of The Pops5 December 2018

CMU News: Tencent’s IPO is go
CMU News: Tencent’s IPO is go4 December 2018

CMU News: Indies accounted for 39.9% of recorded music revenues in 2017, says WIN
CMU News: Indies accounted for 39.9% of recorded music revenues in 2017, says WIN4 December 2018

CMU News: Gig-goers don’t like phone filming at shows (but like filming shows on their phones)
CMU News: Gig-goers don’t like phone filming at shows (but like filming shows on their phones)4 December 2018

CMU News: Mixcloud launches channel-based subscriptions
CMU News: Mixcloud launches channel-based subscriptions4 December 2018

CMU News: Four men sentenced over bootleg vinyl operation
CMU News: Four men sentenced over bootleg vinyl operation3 December 2018

CMU News: Administration papers reveal what artists were owed by Bestival
CMU News: Administration papers reveal what artists were owed by Bestival3 December 2018

CMU News: Superstruct invests in another European festival, this time Flow
CMU News: Superstruct invests in another European festival, this time Flow3 December 2018

CMU Digest: Viagogo, touting caps, The Cellar, web-blocks, Record Union
CMU Digest: Viagogo, touting caps, The Cellar, web-blocks, Record Union3 December 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU – iTunes and the download boom
Setlist: 20 years of CMU – iTunes and the download boom1 December 2018

CMU News: Australia’s Labor Party proposes country-wide 10% cap on ticket resale
CMU News: Australia’s Labor Party proposes country-wide 10% cap on ticket resale30 November 2018

CMU News: Australian web-blocking system amended to copyright owners’ advantage
CMU News: Australian web-blocking system amended to copyright owners’ advantage30 November 2018

CMU News: Economic contribution of UK creative industries tops £100 billion
CMU News: Economic contribution of UK creative industries tops £100 billion29 November 2018

CMU News: Court order gives Viagogo two months to comply with UK consumer rights law
CMU News: Court order gives Viagogo two months to comply with UK consumer rights law28 November 2018

CMU News: German court says stream-ripping not covered by private copy exception
CMU News: German court says stream-ripping not covered by private copy exception27 November 2018

CMU News: DIY distributor calls for independent music to be tagged on streaming platforms
CMU News: DIY distributor calls for independent music to be tagged on streaming platforms27 November 2018

CMU News: Paradigm expands Nashville team via Dale Morris acquisition
CMU News: Paradigm expands Nashville team via Dale Morris acquisition27 November 2018

CMU News: Kiss breakfast show hosts to join Radio 1
CMU News: Kiss breakfast show hosts to join Radio 127 November 2018

CMU News: Gang Of Youths call for bad tout stories in bid to “stop Viagogo”
CMU News: Gang Of Youths call for bad tout stories in bid to “stop Viagogo”26 November 2018

CMU News: Tencent Music could still IPO this year
CMU News: Tencent Music could still IPO this year26 November 2018

CMU Digest: YouTube, Rammstein, Taylor Swift, Wireless, Skrillex
CMU Digest: YouTube, Rammstein, Taylor Swift, Wireless, Skrillex26 November 2018

CMU News: German court orders Viagogo to stop selling Rammstein tickets
CMU News: German court orders Viagogo to stop selling Rammstein tickets23 November 2018

CMU News: New lawsuit could again test Cloudflare’s copyright liabilities
CMU News: New lawsuit could again test Cloudflare’s copyright liabilities23 November 2018

CMU News: Live Nation appeals new restrictions council has placed on Wireless festival
CMU News: Live Nation appeals new restrictions council has placed on Wireless festival23 November 2018

CMU News: Northern Irish organisations sign up to support PRS Foundation programmes
CMU News: Northern Irish organisations sign up to support PRS Foundation programmes23 November 2018

CMU News: Music industry responds to YouTube’s latest article thirteen claims
CMU News: Music industry responds to YouTube’s latest article thirteen claims22 November 2018

CMU News: Gig-goer injured in Skrillex stagedive wins $3.8 million in damages
CMU News: Gig-goer injured in Skrillex stagedive wins $3.8 million in damages22 November 2018

CMU News: Musical commutes make you work harder, reckons Deezer
CMU News: Musical commutes make you work harder, reckons Deezer22 November 2018

CMU News: BBC to launch new pop music quick show
CMU News: BBC to launch new pop music quick show22 November 2018

CMU News: Tekashi 6ix9ine album release postponed after arrest
CMU News: Tekashi 6ix9ine album release postponed after arrest22 November 2018

CMU News: Lyor Cohen talks data and transparency in latest article thirteen diss
CMU News: Lyor Cohen talks data and transparency in latest article thirteen diss21 November 2018

CMU News: Majors v Cox Communications will stay in the same court as the BMG case
CMU News: Majors v Cox Communications will stay in the same court as the BMG case21 November 2018

Setlist: Ed Sheeran, NetEase, Spotify
Setlist: Ed Sheeran, NetEase, Spotify21 November 2018

CMU News: Universal sues poker podcast over uncleared music use
CMU News: Universal sues poker podcast over uncleared music use20 November 2018

CMU News: Tidal gets fit with Barry
CMU News: Tidal gets fit with Barry20 November 2018

CMU News: More article thirteen sparring, while Google threatens to bail on news in Europe
CMU News: More article thirteen sparring, while Google threatens to bail on news in Europe19 November 2018

CMU News: Publisher of i goes into administration, while Shortlist and Scuzz TV close
CMU News: Publisher of i goes into administration, while Shortlist and Scuzz TV close19 November 2018

CMU Digest: Article thirteen, Viagogo, EMI, NetEase, Ed Sheeran
CMU Digest: Article thirteen, Viagogo, EMI, NetEase, Ed Sheeran19 November 2018

CMU News: IMPALA responds to YouTube’s latest article thirteen griping
CMU News: IMPALA responds to YouTube’s latest article thirteen griping16 November 2018

CMU News: Viagogo hits back at Kili boss’s awards speech
CMU News: Viagogo hits back at Kili boss’s awards speech16 November 2018

Setlist: Anti-piracy, indie festivals, social prescribing
Setlist: Anti-piracy, indie festivals, social prescribing16 November 2018

CMU News: Sony completes acquisition of EMI Music Publishing
CMU News: Sony completes acquisition of EMI Music Publishing15 November 2018

CMU News: Ed Sheeran’s promoter declares AMA award winning anti-tout strategy a success
CMU News: Ed Sheeran’s promoter declares AMA award winning anti-tout strategy a success15 November 2018

CMU News: Tencent rival NetEase secures new funding for music service
CMU News: Tencent rival NetEase secures new funding for music service14 November 2018

CMU News | Spotify expands into Middle East and North Africa
CMU News | Spotify expands into Middle East and North Africa14 November 2018

CMU News | YouTube boss takes her article thirteen griping to the FT
CMU News | YouTube boss takes her article thirteen griping to the FT13 November 2018

CMU News: Ed Sheeran settles one of his song-theft lawsuits
CMU News: Ed Sheeran settles one of his song-theft lawsuits12 November 2018

CMU Digest: Spotify, Google, CISAC, IP Rights Distribution Fund, AIF
CMU Digest: Spotify, Google, CISAC, IP Rights Distribution Fund, AIF12 November 2018

CMU News: Spotify launches new analytics tools for music publishers
CMU News: Spotify launches new analytics tools for music publishers9 November 2018

CMU News: Eventbrite launches new music-centric ticketing service
CMU News: Eventbrite launches new music-centric ticketing service9 November 2018

Setlist: UK Music, Sony, SoundCloud
Setlist: UK Music, Sony, SoundCloud9 November 2018

CMU News: Google reckons its anti-piracy efforts are working, while bragging about its YouTube pay-outs
CMU News: Google reckons its anti-piracy efforts are working, while bragging about its YouTube pay-outs8 November 2018

CMU News: Songwriter’s lawsuit against session musician royalty fund allowed to proceed
CMU News: Songwriter’s lawsuit against session musician royalty fund allowed to proceed8 November 2018

CMU News: Song right collections top 8.3 billion euros, says CISAC
CMU News: Song right collections top 8.3 billion euros, says CISAC8 November 2018

CMU News: Independent festivals contributed one billion to UK economy in three years
CMU News: Independent festivals contributed one billion to UK economy in three years7 November 2018

CMU News: Spotify announces share buy-back scheme
CMU News: Spotify announces share buy-back scheme6 November 2018

CMU News: US performer unions say dispute over royalty fund fees should be dismissed
CMU News: US performer unions say dispute over royalty fund fees should be dismissed6 November 2018

CMU News: New neighbouring rights trade body launches
CMU News: New neighbouring rights trade body launches6 November 2018

CMU News: Following Yandex stand-off, Russian watchdog to launch new anti-piracy database
CMU News: Following Yandex stand-off, Russian watchdog to launch new anti-piracy database5 November 2018

CMU News: Downtown acquires Salli Isaak songs business
CMU News: Downtown acquires Salli Isaak songs business5 November 2018

CMU News: Transgressive expands alliance with Foals to publishing
CMU News: Transgressive expands alliance with Foals to publishing5 November 2018

CMU News: Universal signs deal with African streaming firm Boomplay
CMU News: Universal signs deal with African streaming firm Boomplay5 November 2018

CMU News: Universal allies with LadBible on new emerging talent series
CMU News: Universal allies with LadBible on new emerging talent series5 November 2018

CMU Digest: Viagogo, YouTube, Sony, UK Music, SoundCloud
CMU Digest: Viagogo, YouTube, Sony, UK Music, SoundCloud5 November 2018

CMU News: YouTube does yet more article thirteen dissing
CMU News: YouTube does yet more article thirteen dissing2 November 2018

CMU News: Spotify share price dips even as premium subscriber count grows by four million
CMU News: Spotify share price dips even as premium subscriber count grows by four million2 November 2018

CMU News: Apple a possible partner or investor for flagging radio firm iHear
CMU News: Apple a possible partner or investor for flagging radio firm iHear2 November 2018

Setlist: YouTube, Wireless, BBC
Setlist: YouTube, Wireless, BBC2 November 2018

CMU News: No one’s sure why The Pirate Bay is experiencing downtime
CMU News: No one’s sure why The Pirate Bay is experiencing downtime1 November 2018

CMU News: Artists line up to back crowdfunding campaign to save Oxford venue
CMU News: Artists line up to back crowdfunding campaign to save Oxford venue1 November 2018

CMU News: Spotify gives away Google Home Minis in the US
CMU News: Spotify gives away Google Home Minis in the US1 November 2018

CMU News: Aggrieved Viagogo customers were just “exceptionally careless”
CMU News: Aggrieved Viagogo customers were just “exceptionally careless”31 October 2018

CMU News: Led Zep ask appeals court to reconsider its Stairway song-theft judgement
CMU News: Led Zep ask appeals court to reconsider its Stairway song-theft judgement31 October 2018

CMU News: Sony/ATV extends GEMA/PRS alliance on digital licensing
CMU News: Sony/ATV extends GEMA/PRS alliance on digital licensing31 October 2018

CMU News: SoundCloud amends its Premier contract following criticism
CMU News: SoundCloud amends its Premier contract following criticism30 October 2018

CMU News: Music industry comments on UK budget fun times
CMU News: Music industry comments on UK budget fun times30 October 2018

CMU News: HMV biggest seller of music discs this summer, though Amazon still leads entertainment retail at large
CMU News: HMV biggest seller of music discs this summer, though Amazon still leads entertainment retail at large30 October 2018

CMU News: Indies and songwriters hit out as European Commission approves Sony’s EMI deal
CMU News: Indies and songwriters hit out as European Commission approves Sony’s EMI deal29 October 2018

CMU News: Italian competition regulator makes demands of collecting society SIAE
CMU News: Italian competition regulator makes demands of collecting society SIAE29 October 2018

CMU News: SoundCloud defends terms of monetisation for DIY artists
CMU News: SoundCloud defends terms of monetisation for DIY artists29 October 2018

CMU Digest: YouTube, Bestival, BBC, Spotify, IPO
CMU Digest: YouTube, Bestival, BBC, Spotify, IPO29 October 2018

CMU News: BBC isn’t doing enough to connect with younger audiences, reckons OfCom
CMU News: BBC isn’t doing enough to connect with younger audiences, reckons OfCom26 October 2018

CMU News: Judge declines summary judgement in dispute over Kendrick Lamar video
CMU News: Judge declines summary judgement in dispute over Kendrick Lamar video26 October 2018

CMU News: BMG extends alliance with GEMA on digital licensing
CMU News: BMG extends alliance with GEMA on digital licensing26 October 2018

Setlist: Business streaming, Distrokid, Fender
Setlist: Business streaming, Distrokid, Fender26 October 2018

CMU News: Spotify takes playlist pitching tool out of beta
CMU News: Spotify takes playlist pitching tool out of beta25 October 2018

CMU News: Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj over uncleared sample
CMU News: Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj over uncleared sample24 October 2018

CMU News: UK government considers simplifying anti-piracy web-blocks
CMU News: UK government considers simplifying anti-piracy web-blocks24 October 2018

CMU News: YouTube boss urges YouTubers to instigate one last push against article thirteen
CMU News: YouTube boss urges YouTubers to instigate one last push against article thirteen23 October 2018

CMU News: SOCAN launches new services business Dataclef
CMU News: SOCAN launches new services business Dataclef23 October 2018

CMU News: Simon Mayo confirms he is quitting Radio 2
CMU News: Simon Mayo confirms he is quitting Radio 223 October 2018

CMU News: Labels insist Russian stream-ripping sites can be sued in America
CMU News: Labels insist Russian stream-ripping sites can be sued in America22 October 2018

CMU News: Songwriter wins $44 million in dispute over Usher song
CMU News: Songwriter wins $44 million in dispute over Usher song22 October 2018

CMU Digest: Distrokid, American Law Institute, IMPALA, Soundtrack Your Brand, ERA
CMU Digest: Distrokid, American Law Institute, IMPALA, Soundtrack Your Brand, ERA22 October 2018

CMU News: EU court rejects ‘blame-it-on-the-parents’ defence in file-sharing case
CMU News: EU court rejects ‘blame-it-on-the-parents’ defence in file-sharing case19 October 2018

CMU News: Music industry hits out at American Law Institute’s ‘restatement’ of copyright law
CMU News: Music industry hits out at American Law Institute’s ‘restatement’ of copyright law18 October 2018

CMU News: Record labels fail to get ISP safe harbour case beefed back up
CMU News: Record labels fail to get ISP safe harbour case beefed back up18 October 2018

CMU News: IMPALA highlights Sony and EMI Music Publishing dominance in European charts
CMU News: IMPALA highlights Sony and EMI Music Publishing dominance in European charts17 October 2018

CMU News: MMF launches new funding and support programme for early-career managers
CMU News: MMF launches new funding and support programme for early-career managers17 October 2018

CMU News: Lawyers in Ed Sheeran song-theft case debate impact of Stairway To Heaven appeals court judgement
CMU News: Lawyers in Ed Sheeran song-theft case debate impact of Stairway To Heaven appeals court judgement16 October 2018

CMU News: ERA hits out at IFPI’s disc free music consumption report
CMU News: ERA hits out at IFPI’s disc free music consumption report15 October 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU - A brief history of Napster
Setlist: 20 years of CMU - A brief history of Napster15 October 2018

CMU Trends Guide To Music Marketing Part Two: Social and digital channels
CMU Trends Guide To Music Marketing Part Two: Social and digital channels15 October 2018

CMU Digest: MMA, SoundCloud, ECSA, IFPI, Sky
CMU Digest: MMA, SoundCloud, ECSA, IFPI, Sky15 October 2018

CMU News: MMA signed into law, and then Kanye West waffled
CMU News: MMA signed into law, and then Kanye West waffled12 October 2018

CMU News: Another Congressman jumps on the Ticketmaster touting exposé
CMU News: Another Congressman jumps on the Ticketmaster touting exposé11 October 2018

CMU News: Sky to introduce three-strikes anti-piracy system in Ireland
CMU News: Sky to introduce three-strikes anti-piracy system in Ireland10 October 2018

CMU News: Yandex Music expands into Israel
CMU News: Yandex Music expands into Israel10 October 2018

CMU News: European songwriter organisation joins calls for regulators to block Sony’s EMI deals
CMU News: European songwriter organisation joins calls for regulators to block Sony’s EMI deals9 October 2018

CMU News: Facebook unveils its Portal, with Spotify, Pandora and iHeart integrated
CMU News: Facebook unveils its Portal, with Spotify, Pandora and iHeart integrated9 October 2018

CMU News: PledgeMusic announces executive and finance rejig following late payment issues
CMU News: PledgeMusic announces executive and finance rejig following late payment issues9 October 2018

Setlist: NAFTA, BASCA, Live music industry stress
Setlist: NAFTA, BASCA, Live music industry stress9 October 2018

CMU News: Court throws out Gwen Stefani song-theft case
CMU News: Court throws out Gwen Stefani song-theft case8 October 2018

CMU News: Kanye West fights class action status for lawsuit over Life Of Pablo “never, never” tweet
CMU News: Kanye West fights class action status for lawsuit over Life Of Pablo “never, never” tweet8 October 2018

CMU Digest: BASCA, Ticketfly, NAFTA, Tencent, National Trading Standards
CMU Digest: BASCA, Ticketfly, NAFTA, Tencent, National Trading Standards8 October 2018

CMU Trends Guide To Music Marketing Part One: The music marketing toolkit
CMU Trends Guide To Music Marketing Part One: The music marketing toolkit8 October 2018

CMU News: Eventbrite sued over Ticketfly hack
CMU News: Eventbrite sued over Ticketfly hack5 October 2018

CMU News: US government to put the spotlight on the ticketing market
CMU News: US government to put the spotlight on the ticketing market5 October 2018

CMU News: FanFair hits out as advertising regulator says Viagogo ads are all good
CMU News: FanFair hits out as advertising regulator says Viagogo ads are all good4 October 2018

CMU News: RIAA expresses disappointment over safe harbour provision in the all new NAFTA
CMU News: RIAA expresses disappointment over safe harbour provision in the all new NAFTA4 October 2018

CMU News: Tencent reveals more about its IPO, Sony and Warner buy in
CMU News: Tencent reveals more about its IPO, Sony and Warner buy in3 October 2018

CMU News: Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride signs to Warner/Chappell
CMU News: Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride signs to Warner/Chappell3 October 2018

CMU News: Dotblockchain announces Warner Music alliance
CMU News: Dotblockchain announces Warner Music alliance3 October 2018

CMU News: National Trading Standards charges nine ticket touts in the UK, as Ticketmaster faces a class action over resale Stateside
CMU News: National Trading Standards charges nine ticket touts in the UK, as Ticketmaster faces a class action over resale Stateside2 October 2018

CMU News: Judge declines summary judgement in Beyonce’s Feyonce dispute
CMU News: Judge declines summary judgement in Beyonce’s Feyonce dispute2 October 2018

CMU News: BASCA calls for Sony’s EMI deals to be blocked
CMU News: BASCA calls for Sony’s EMI deals to be blocked1 October 2018

CMU News: Appeals court overturns ruling in Stairway To Heaven song-theft case
CMU News: Appeals court overturns ruling in Stairway To Heaven song-theft case1 October 2018

CMU News: BMG renews deal with Jeff Tweedy
CMU News: BMG renews deal with Jeff Tweedy1 October 2018

CMU Digest 01.10.18: Pandora, Ticketmaster, Ricky Nelson, Bestival, EMI
CMU Digest 01.10.18: Pandora, Ticketmaster, Ricky Nelson, Bestival, EMI1 October 2018

Setlist: Ticketmaster, Bestival, Spotify
Setlist: Ticketmaster, Bestival, Spotify1 October 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU – The rise and fall of MySpace
Setlist: 20 years of CMU – The rise and fall of MySpace28 September 2018

CMU News: Bestival’s money-lender is trying to buy the company
CMU News: Bestival’s money-lender is trying to buy the company27 September 2018

CMU News: Ricky Nelson estate sues Sony over international deductions on streaming money
CMU News: Ricky Nelson estate sues Sony over international deductions on streaming money27 September 2018

CMU News: Latest draft of MMA approved by House Of Representatives
CMU News: Latest draft of MMA approved by House Of Representatives26 September 2018

CMU News: BMI heads to the rate court over live industry royalties
CMU News: BMI heads to the rate court over live industry royalties26 September 2018

CMU News: SiriusXM confirms “definitive agreement” to buy Pandora outright
CMU News: SiriusXM confirms “definitive agreement” to buy Pandora outright25 September 2018

CMU News: Ticketmaster chief responds to latest secondary ticketing hoo haa Stateside, while Viagogo sparring continues in the UK
CMU News: Ticketmaster chief responds to latest secondary ticketing hoo haa Stateside, while Viagogo sparring continues in the UK25 September 2018

CMU News: Bestival admits “financial challenges” as money-lender threatens administration
CMU News: Bestival admits “financial challenges” as money-lender threatens administration24 September 2018

CMU News: Elton John settles with The Sun over libellous dog bite story, and ramps up his Universal Music alliance
CMU News: Elton John settles with The Sun over libellous dog bite story, and ramps up his Universal Music alliance24 September 2018

CMU News: Sony files paperwork with European Commission over EMI deals
CMU News: Sony files paperwork with European Commission over EMI deals24 September 2018

CMU Digest: Spotify, MMA, Sony/ATV, Childish Gambino, Taylor Swift
CMU Digest: Spotify, MMA, Sony/ATV, Childish Gambino, Taylor Swift24 September 2018

CMU News: Spotify to offer artists direct-upload tools
CMU News: Spotify to offer artists direct-upload tools21 September 2018

CMU News: Suge Knight pleads no contest to voluntary manslaughter, gets 28 years
CMU News: Suge Knight pleads no contest to voluntary manslaughter, gets 28 years21 September 2018

CMU News: Taylor Swift's
CMU News: Taylor Swift's "players gonna play" lyric theft dispute returns20 September 2018

CMU News: SoundCloud stats to be added to the chart
CMU News: SoundCloud stats to be added to the chart20 September 2018

CMU News: US Senate passes Music Modernization Act
CMU News: US Senate passes Music Modernization Act19 September 2018

CMU News: Perfume firm seeks access to Jay-Z’s calendar
CMU News: Perfume firm seeks access to Jay-Z’s calendar19 September 2018

CMU News: New ad campaign calls for more diversity at music industry awards and conferences
CMU News: New ad campaign calls for more diversity at music industry awards and conferences19 September 2018

CMU News: Artists galore call on SiriusXM to back the Music Modernization Act
CMU News: Artists galore call on SiriusXM to back the Music Modernization Act18 September 2018

CMU News: Marty Bandier confirms he will depart Sony/ATV
CMU News: Marty Bandier confirms he will depart Sony/ATV18 September 2018

CMU News: Warner buys merch firm EMP Merchandising
CMU News: Warner buys merch firm EMP Merchandising18 September 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU - Michael Jackson
Setlist: 20 years of CMU - Michael Jackson18 September 2018

CMU News: Childish Gambino countersues Glassnote in royalties dispute
CMU News: Childish Gambino countersues Glassnote in royalties dispute17 September 2018

CMU News: Music Modernization Act could be hotlined by Senate later today
CMU News: Music Modernization Act could be hotlined by Senate later today17 September 2018

CMU Digest: Copyright Directive, Viagogo, MMA, Troy Carter, Ja Rule
CMU Digest: Copyright Directive, Viagogo, MMA, Troy Carter, Ja Rule17 September 2018

CMU Beef Of The Week: Aging artists v the 74 million dollar man
CMU Beef Of The Week: Aging artists v the 74 million dollar man14 September 2018

CMU News: European Parliament backs safe harbour reform – everyone responds
CMU News: European Parliament backs safe harbour reform – everyone responds13 September 2018

CMU News: MEPs debate safe harbour reform… again
CMU News: MEPs debate safe harbour reform… again12 September 2018

CMU News: Ja Rule says he shouldn’t be liable for Fyre Festival debacle, despite online brags
CMU News: Ja Rule says he shouldn’t be liable for Fyre Festival debacle, despite online brags12 September 2018

CMU News: Viagogo hits back over anti-tout campaign’s Google ads demand
CMU News: Viagogo hits back over anti-tout campaign’s Google ads demand11 September 2018

CMU News: SoundCloud launches Discover Weekly rival
CMU News: SoundCloud launches Discover Weekly rival11 September 2018

CMU News: Anti-tout campaigners call on Google to axe Viagogo from its searches
CMU News: Anti-tout campaigners call on Google to axe Viagogo from its searches10 September 2018

CMU News: Songwriter group urges MEPs to back Copyright Directive – including its “transparency triangle”
CMU News: Songwriter group urges MEPs to back Copyright Directive – including its “transparency triangle”10 September 2018

CMU News: Eventbrite reveals more information about its IPO
CMU News: Eventbrite reveals more information about its IPO10 September 2018

CMU News: European Commission approves Apple’s Shazam buy
CMU News: European Commission approves Apple’s Shazam buy10 September 2018

Setlist: Viagogo, BPI, Chris Evans
Setlist: Viagogo, BPI, Chris Evans10 September 2018

CMU Digest: Viagogo, Copyright Directive, Dr Luke, BPI, Chris Evans
CMU Digest: Viagogo, Copyright Directive, Dr Luke, BPI, Chris Evans10 September 2018

CMU News: Musicians busk while tech bosses blog as Europe’s big safe harbour vote looms
CMU News: Musicians busk while tech bosses blog as Europe’s big safe harbour vote looms7 September 2018

CMU News: Sentric launches new rights management tool RightsApp
CMU News: Sentric launches new rights management tool RightsApp7 September 2018

CMU News: Cooking Vinyl ramps up songs business, appoints new MD
CMU News: Cooking Vinyl ramps up songs business, appoints new MD7 September 2018

CMU News: Dolores O’Riordan’s death a “tragic accident”, coroner confirms
CMU News: Dolores O’Riordan’s death a “tragic accident”, coroner confirms7 September 2018

CMU News: Viagogo a no show at Parliament’s latest secondary ticketing hearing
CMU News: Viagogo a no show at Parliament’s latest secondary ticketing hearing6 September 2018

CMU News: Vanilla Ice reports from quarantined plane in New York
CMU News: Vanilla Ice reports from quarantined plane in New York6 September 2018

CMU News: Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran promoter over anti-touting efforts
CMU News: Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran promoter over anti-touting efforts5 September 2018

CMU News: Dice launches in France
CMU News: Dice launches in France5 September 2018

CMU News: AIM Awards presented for 2018
CMU News: AIM Awards presented for 20185 September 2018

CMU News: Rated Awards presented for 2018
CMU News: Rated Awards presented for 20185 September 2018

CMU News: Nicki Minaj wanted to punch Travis Scott “in his fucking face” over chart result
CMU News: Nicki Minaj wanted to punch Travis Scott “in his fucking face” over chart result5 September 2018

CMU News: Ad industry regulator drops sanctions against Viagogo ahead of select committee hearing
CMU News: Ad industry regulator drops sanctions against Viagogo ahead of select committee hearing4 September 2018

CMU News: Artist manager Paul Allen joins The Weird & The Wonderful
CMU News: Artist manager Paul Allen joins The Weird & The Wonderful4 September 2018

CMU News: Aretha Franklin’s family criticise pastor over politically charged eulogy
CMU News: Aretha Franklin’s family criticise pastor over politically charged eulogy4 September 2018

CMU News: Competition & Markets Authority begins legal action against Viagogo
CMU News: Competition & Markets Authority begins legal action against Viagogo3 September 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The digital royalty lawsuits
Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The digital royalty lawsuits3 September 2018

CMU Trends In Five Steps: Safe Harbour
CMU Trends In Five Steps: Safe Harbour3 September 2018

CMU Digest: Copyright Directive, Michael Jackson, Viagogo, Spinal Tap, Cox
CMU Digest: Copyright Directive, Michael Jackson, Viagogo, Spinal Tap, Cox3 September 2018

CMU News: Europe For Creators campaign fights for safe harbour reform ahead of European copyright vote
CMU News: Europe For Creators campaign fights for safe harbour reform ahead of European copyright vote31 August 2018

CMU News: Lawsuit against Mariah Carey over cancelled shows dismissed
CMU News: Lawsuit against Mariah Carey over cancelled shows dismissed31 August 2018

CMU News: Viagogo moving London execs to New York as tide turns against the touts
CMU News: Viagogo moving London execs to New York as tide turns against the touts30 August 2018

CMU News: Russian web giant Yandex’s video site could be blocked on copyright grounds
CMU News: Russian web giant Yandex’s video site could be blocked on copyright grounds30 August 2018

CMU News: Sony and Michael Jackson estate excused from fake vocals case
CMU News: Sony and Michael Jackson estate excused from fake vocals case30 August 2018

Setlist: Grande, Apple, The Eagles
Setlist: Grande, Apple, The Eagles29 August 2018

CMU News: Spinal Tap welcome latest ruling in Vivendi dispute
CMU News: Spinal Tap welcome latest ruling in Vivendi dispute29 August 2018

CMU News: Music industry campaigners hope lacklustre protests and talk of butterflies will help get safe harbour reform through
CMU News: Music industry campaigners hope lacklustre protests and talk of butterflies will help get safe harbour reform through29 August 2018

CMU News: BMG settles with Cox in landmark safe harbour case
CMU News: BMG settles with Cox in landmark safe harbour case28 August 2018

CMU News: Sony Music denies conceding that fake vocals appeared on posthumous Michael Jackson album
CMU News: Sony Music denies conceding that fake vocals appeared on posthumous Michael Jackson album28 August 2018

CMU News: Indie festivals again criticise Live Nation’s dominance in their sector
CMU News: Indie festivals again criticise Live Nation’s dominance in their sector28 August 2018

CMU Digest: Eventbrite, Shazam, Grande, Spotify, CBS Radio
CMU Digest: Eventbrite, Shazam, Grande, Spotify, CBS Radio28 August 2018

CMU Trends Guide To Music Rights Part Three: The music rights sector
CMU Trends Guide To Music Rights Part Three: The music rights sector28 August 2018

CMU News: Eventbrite confirms IPO plans
CMU News: Eventbrite confirms IPO plans24 August 2018

CMU News: Dancehall lyric borrowed by Miley Cyrus a “mere transliteration”, says latest legal filing in We Can’t Stop copyright case
CMU News: Dancehall lyric borrowed by Miley Cyrus a “mere transliteration”, says latest legal filing in We Can’t Stop copyright case24 August 2018

CMU News: Court sides with Commodores over Commodore in Commodores trademark case
CMU News: Court sides with Commodores over Commodore in Commodores trademark case24 August 2018

TW:DIY: Lighting designer Attila Lenzsér
TW:DIY: Lighting designer Attila Lenzsér24 August 2018

CMU News: European Commission set to approve Apple’s Shazam purchase
CMU News: European Commission set to approve Apple’s Shazam purchase23 August 2018

CMU News: Spotify and Netflix both make moves to reduce payments to Apple
CMU News: Spotify and Netflix both make moves to reduce payments to Apple23 August 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Dale Adams - BARK!
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Dale Adams - BARK!23 August 2018

TW:DIY: Playwright Roxy Dunn
TW:DIY: Playwright Roxy Dunn23 August 2018

CMU News: Remastering doesn’t always create a new copyright, appeals court says in pre-1972 royalties case
CMU News: Remastering doesn’t always create a new copyright, appeals court says in pre-1972 royalties case22 August 2018

CMU News: Labels want ISPs to be “de facto copyright enforcement agents”, says ISP
CMU News: Labels want ISPs to be “de facto copyright enforcement agents”, says ISP22 August 2018

TW:DIY: Producer Kate Taylor
TW:DIY: Producer Kate Taylor22 August 2018

Setlist: Ticketmaster, Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard
Setlist: Ticketmaster, Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard21 August 2018

CMU News: Copyright infringement is definitely “stealing”, reckons judge in BMG v Cox case
CMU News: Copyright infringement is definitely “stealing”, reckons judge in BMG v Cox case21 August 2018

CMU News: New lawsuit renews hostilities between Cash Money and Lil Wayne
CMU News: New lawsuit renews hostilities between Cash Money and Lil Wayne21 August 2018

TW:DIY: Russell Dean from Strangeface Theatre
TW:DIY: Russell Dean from Strangeface Theatre21 August 2018

CMU News: Regulator litigation could result in apology ads from Viagogo in New Zealand
CMU News: Regulator litigation could result in apology ads from Viagogo in New Zealand20 August 2018

CMU News: Jefferson Airplane founder sues hospital over treatment that left him unable to perform
CMU News: Jefferson Airplane founder sues hospital over treatment that left him unable to perform20 August 2018

CMU News: RIAA seeks summary judgement on safe harbour point in Grande litigation
CMU News: RIAA seeks summary judgement on safe harbour point in Grande litigation20 August 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Fringe Wives Club - Glittery Clittery
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Fringe Wives Club - Glittery Clittery20 August 2018

CMU Trends Guide To Music Rights Part Two: How music licensing works
CMU Trends Guide To Music Rights Part Two: How music licensing works20 August 2018

CMU Digest: Ticketmaster, Viagogo, Warner, Disney, IMPALA
CMU Digest: Ticketmaster, Viagogo, Warner, Disney, IMPALA20 August 2018

TW:DIY: Brett Vincent from Get Comedy
TW:DIY: Brett Vincent from Get Comedy18 August 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Peter Hudler - Cello On Fire
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Peter Hudler - Cello On Fire18 August 2018

CMU News: As Copyright Directive campaigning starts up again, article thirteen opponents plan to take to the streets
CMU News: As Copyright Directive campaigning starts up again, article thirteen opponents plan to take to the streets17 August 2018

CMU News: Live Nation buys Denis Desmond’s MCD, via its JV with Denis Desmond
CMU News: Live Nation buys Denis Desmond’s MCD, via its JV with Denis Desmond17 August 2018

CMU News: Sony Music shuts down its booking agency in Finland
CMU News: Sony Music shuts down its booking agency in Finland17 August 2018

CMU News: Aretha Franklin dies
CMU News: Aretha Franklin dies17 August 2018

CMU News: Stormzy launches scholarship to support black students at Cambridge University
CMU News: Stormzy launches scholarship to support black students at Cambridge University17 August 2018

CMU News: 23 more Prince albums now available to stream following Sony deal
CMU News: 23 more Prince albums now available to stream following Sony deal17 August 2018

CMU News: Richard Ashcroft announces new album ‘Natural Rebel’
CMU News: Richard Ashcroft announces new album ‘Natural Rebel’17 August 2018

TW:DIY: Emma Jordan from Prime Cut
TW:DIY: Emma Jordan from Prime Cut17 August 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Katie Mahon and Molly Rumford - Brenda’s Got A Baby
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Katie Mahon and Molly Rumford - Brenda’s Got A Baby17 August 2018

CMU News: New Zealand Commerce Commission begins legal proceedings against Viagogo
CMU News: New Zealand Commerce Commission begins legal proceedings against Viagogo16 August 2018

CMU News: BBC won’t appeal Cliff Richard police raid ruling
CMU News: BBC won’t appeal Cliff Richard police raid ruling16 August 2018

CMU News: Global Music Rights must continue with radio industry fight in Pennsylvania, says Californian court
CMU News: Global Music Rights must continue with radio industry fight in Pennsylvania, says Californian court16 August 2018

CMU News: Universal’s ‘influencer’ label signs ‘influencer’ Lele Pons
CMU News: Universal’s ‘influencer’ label signs ‘influencer’ Lele Pons16 August 2018

CMU News: PRS announces four new senior hires
CMU News: PRS announces four new senior hires16 August 2018

CMU News: Local councillors and MP express concerns about impact of Wireless festival
CMU News: Local councillors and MP express concerns about impact of Wireless festival16 August 2018

CMU News: Warner goes legal over Frank Sinatra songs and an often forgotten British reversion right
CMU News: Warner goes legal over Frank Sinatra songs and an often forgotten British reversion right15 August 2018

CMU News: Disney shouts ‘first amendment’ and ‘fair use’ in response to Michael Jackson estate’s copyright lawsuit
CMU News: Disney shouts ‘first amendment’ and ‘fair use’ in response to Michael Jackson estate’s copyright lawsuit15 August 2018

CMU News: Australian collecting society APRA/AMCOS announces Facebook licensing deal
CMU News: Australian collecting society APRA/AMCOS announces Facebook licensing deal15 August 2018

CMU News: Virgin EMI launches new imprint Lost Ones
CMU News: Virgin EMI launches new imprint Lost Ones15 August 2018

CMU News: Blue Raincoat brings in two new artist managers
CMU News: Blue Raincoat brings in two new artist managers15 August 2018

CMU News: Aretha Franklin’s family confirm she is “seriously ill” but in “good spirits”
CMU News: Aretha Franklin’s family confirm she is “seriously ill” but in “good spirits”15 August 2018

CMU News: Matthew Herbert to discuss his album that’s a book at Edinburgh’s book festival
CMU News: Matthew Herbert to discuss his album that’s a book at Edinburgh’s book festival15 August 2018

CMU News: Aled Jones to walk in the air for Global’s charity
CMU News: Aled Jones to walk in the air for Global’s charity15 August 2018

TW:DIY: Anthony Alderson from Pleasance
TW:DIY: Anthony Alderson from Pleasance15 August 2018

It's the Review Edition of ThreeWeeks Edinburgh at Edinburgh Festival 2018
It's the Review Edition of ThreeWeeks Edinburgh at Edinburgh Festival 201815 August 2018

CMU News: IMPALA lodges concerns with European Commission over “seismic” impact of Sony’s EMI deals
CMU News: IMPALA lodges concerns with European Commission over “seismic” impact of Sony’s EMI deals14 August 2018

CMU News: Industry responds to Ticketmaster bailing on secondary ticketing in Europe
CMU News: Industry responds to Ticketmaster bailing on secondary ticketing in Europe14 August 2018

CMU News: Spotify experimenting with ad-skipping
CMU News: Spotify experimenting with ad-skipping14 August 2018

CMU News: Snoop Dogg stars in his own jukebox musical
CMU News: Snoop Dogg stars in his own jukebox musical14 August 2018

Setlist: YouTube, Viagogo, Guvera
Setlist: YouTube, Viagogo, Guvera14 August 2018

CMU News: Ticketmaster to shut European resale sites Get Me In! and Seatwave
CMU News: Ticketmaster to shut European resale sites Get Me In! and Seatwave13 August 2018

TW:DIY: Alison Pollard-Mansergh from ITI
TW:DIY: Alison Pollard-Mansergh from ITI13 August 2018

CMU Trends Guide To Music Rights Part One: How music rights work
CMU Trends Guide To Music Rights Part One: How music rights work13 August 2018

CMU Digest: Warner, Spotify, Guvera, YouTube, stream-ripping
CMU Digest: Warner, Spotify, Guvera, YouTube, stream-ripping13 August 2018

TW:DIY: Jen McGowan from theSpaceUK
TW:DIY: Jen McGowan from theSpaceUK12 August 2018

TW:DIY: The team from Paradise Green
TW:DIY: The team from Paradise Green11 August 2018

CMU News: Spotify allies with Samsung as electronics firm launches smart speaker
CMU News: Spotify allies with Samsung as electronics firm launches smart speaker10 August 2018

CMU News: Travis Scott fan sues festival after rapper shows up late for headline set
CMU News: Travis Scott fan sues festival after rapper shows up late for headline set10 August 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Egg - Richard Pictures
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Egg - Richard Pictures10 August 2018

TW:DIY: Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood from Underbelly
TW:DIY: Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood from Underbelly10 August 2018

CMU News: Finance outfit ordered to refund millions to exploited Guvera investor
CMU News: Finance outfit ordered to refund millions to exploited Guvera investor9 August 2018

CMU News: Reservoir signs new Stone Temple Pilots frontman
CMU News: Reservoir signs new Stone Temple Pilots frontman9 August 2018

CMU News: Superstruct invests in Norway’s Øyafestivalen
CMU News: Superstruct invests in Norway’s Øyafestivalen9 August 2018

CMU News: Harvey Goldsmith urges Irish politicians to pass tout ban, even if some Viagogo employees lose their jobs
CMU News: Harvey Goldsmith urges Irish politicians to pass tout ban, even if some Viagogo employees lose their jobs9 August 2018

TW:DIY: Jo Crowley and Becki Haines from the Total Theatre Awards
TW:DIY: Jo Crowley and Becki Haines from the Total Theatre Awards9 August 2018

CMU News: Warner Music is no longer a Spotify shareholder
CMU News: Warner Music is no longer a Spotify shareholder8 August 2018

CMU News: UTA says new investors will allow further growth
CMU News: UTA says new investors will allow further growth8 August 2018

CMU News: Eventim takes complete ownership of Scandinavian ticketing firm
CMU News: Eventim takes complete ownership of Scandinavian ticketing firm8 August 2018

CMU News: Apple Music launches new automated playlist based on friend listening
CMU News: Apple Music launches new automated playlist based on friend listening8 August 2018

CMU News: Capital FM to launch in Brighton next month
CMU News: Capital FM to launch in Brighton next month8 August 2018

CMU News: BBC Proms to launch VR version of Anna Meredith’s ‘Five Telegrams’ project
CMU News: BBC Proms to launch VR version of Anna Meredith’s ‘Five Telegrams’ project8 August 2018

CMU News: AIM Awards nominations announced
CMU News: AIM Awards nominations announced8 August 2018

CMU News: Steel Panther plough on with their Pussy Melter guitar pedal despite protests
CMU News: Steel Panther plough on with their Pussy Melter guitar pedal despite protests8 August 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Patrick Eakin Young - Toujours Et Pres De Moi
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Patrick Eakin Young - Toujours Et Pres De Moi8 August 2018

CMU News: More advertiser issues for YouTube after brands pull ads over drill video placements
CMU News: More advertiser issues for YouTube after brands pull ads over drill video placements7 August 2018

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