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CMU News: Sony has another go at keeping Dr Luke investigation details secret
CMU News: Sony has another go at keeping Dr Luke investigation details secret13 July 2018

CMU News: BMG expands senior management team at HQ
CMU News: BMG expands senior management team at HQ13 July 2018

CMU News: Royal Albert Hall admits to an “inherent but authorised conflict of interest” in Charity Commission dispute
CMU News: Royal Albert Hall admits to an “inherent but authorised conflict of interest” in Charity Commission dispute13 July 2018

CMU News: Glass Animals postpone tour after drummer seriously injured in traffic accident
CMU News: Glass Animals postpone tour after drummer seriously injured in traffic accident13 July 2018

CMU News: US appeals court declines to reconsider controversial Blurred Lines judgement
CMU News: US appeals court declines to reconsider controversial Blurred Lines judgement12 July 2018

CMU News: ISM and MU co-launch code of practice to tackle bullying and harassment in the music industry
CMU News: ISM and MU co-launch code of practice to tackle bullying and harassment in the music industry12 July 2018

CMU News: Glassnote comments on Childish Gambino royalties dispute
CMU News: Glassnote comments on Childish Gambino royalties dispute11 July 2018

CMU News: Russell Simmons faces new accusation of rape
CMU News: Russell Simmons faces new accusation of rape11 July 2018

CMU News: Rage Against The Machine issue cease and desist over Nigel Farage’s podcast
CMU News: Rage Against The Machine issue cease and desist over Nigel Farage’s podcast11 July 2018

CMU News: Cardi B’s ex-manager responds to lawsuit over “grossly unfair” contracts
CMU News: Cardi B’s ex-manager responds to lawsuit over “grossly unfair” contracts10 July 2018

CMU News: Sony Music reboots Arista, plans publishing and management projects with its new boss
CMU News: Sony Music reboots Arista, plans publishing and management projects with its new boss10 July 2018

CMU News: VMS Live adds another student venue to its roster
CMU News: VMS Live adds another student venue to its roster10 July 2018

CMU News: Brexit resignations result in new culture boss in UK government
CMU News: Brexit resignations result in new culture boss in UK government10 July 2018

CMU News: Glassnote sues Childish Gambino in SoundExchange royalties dispute
CMU News: Glassnote sues Childish Gambino in SoundExchange royalties dispute9 July 2018

CMU News: Universal Music extends its partnership with The Rolling Stones
CMU News: Universal Music extends its partnership with The Rolling Stones9 July 2018

CMU News: Tencent confirms it will IPO in the US
CMU News: Tencent confirms it will IPO in the US9 July 2018

CMU Digest: Copyright directive, SGAE, MegaUpload, Strongroom, bots ban
CMU Digest: Copyright directive, SGAE, MegaUpload, Strongroom, bots ban9 July 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The evolution of NME
Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The evolution of NME9 July 2018

TW:DIY Q&A: The Venue Directors - James Mackenzie from ZOO Venues
TW:DIY Q&A: The Venue Directors - James Mackenzie from ZOO Venues8 July 2018

CMU News: Cardi B sues former manager who tried to enforce contacts
CMU News: Cardi B sues former manager who tried to enforce contacts6 July 2018

CMU News: Music industry comments on copyright directive ruling
CMU News: Music industry comments on copyright directive ruling6 July 2018

CMU News: Rick Ross can’t bail on cancelled gig case because his business associates negotiated deal
CMU News: Rick Ross can’t bail on cancelled gig case because his business associates negotiated deal6 July 2018

CMU News: German court says Usenet provider liable for its users’ copyright infringement
CMU News: German court says Usenet provider liable for its users’ copyright infringement6 July 2018

CMU News: Sony/ATV seeks dismissal of latest case over Beatles concert documentary
CMU News: Sony/ATV seeks dismissal of latest case over Beatles concert documentary6 July 2018

CMU News: Stormzy launches book publishing imprint, announces book
CMU News: Stormzy launches book publishing imprint, announces book6 July 2018

CMU News: Christine And The Queens talks about her second album
CMU News: Christine And The Queens talks about her second album6 July 2018

CMU Beef Of The Week #411: Drake haters v Spotify
CMU Beef Of The Week #411: Drake haters v Spotify6 July 2018

CMU News: European Parliament votes down Copyright Directive, meaning further safe harbour debate in September
CMU News: European Parliament votes down Copyright Directive, meaning further safe harbour debate in September5 July 2018

CMU News: MegaUpload founder can be extradited to the US, says NZ appeals court
CMU News: MegaUpload founder can be extradited to the US, says NZ appeals court5 July 2018

CMU News: Piracy level downs among younger consumers, reckons IPO stats pack
CMU News: Piracy level downs among younger consumers, reckons IPO stats pack5 July 2018

CMU News: Strongroom launch petition against proposed tower block build that could put them out of business
CMU News: Strongroom launch petition against proposed tower block build that could put them out of business5 July 2018

CMU News: UK ticket touting bots ban comes into effect
CMU News: UK ticket touting bots ban comes into effect5 July 2018

CMU News: MU launches four surveys as part of new music education research project
CMU News: MU launches four surveys as part of new music education research project5 July 2018

CMU News: J Hus apologises for shows cancelled in wake of his arrest
CMU News: J Hus apologises for shows cancelled in wake of his arrest5 July 2018

CMU News: Lil Wayne says ‘Tha Carter IV’ finally being prepped for release
CMU News: Lil Wayne says ‘Tha Carter IV’ finally being prepped for release5 July 2018

CMU News: Paul McCartney joins music industry in last big push ahead of copyright vote
CMU News: Paul McCartney joins music industry in last big push ahead of copyright vote4 July 2018

CMU News: Ghost Ship managers plead guilty over deadly fire
CMU News: Ghost Ship managers plead guilty over deadly fire4 July 2018

CMU News: Two Fyre Festival ticket-buyers win $5 million in damages
CMU News: Two Fyre Festival ticket-buyers win $5 million in damages4 July 2018

CMU News: Ozzy Osbourne hits back at AEG over venue bookings lawsuit
CMU News: Ozzy Osbourne hits back at AEG over venue bookings lawsuit4 July 2018

CMU News: Eminem publishers say NZ$600,000 damages over New Zealand political ad should be higher
CMU News: Eminem publishers say NZ$600,000 damages over New Zealand political ad should be higher4 July 2018

CMU News: Black Key’s collaborator Richard Swift dies
CMU News: Black Key’s collaborator Richard Swift dies4 July 2018

CMU News: Facial recognition tech can’t identify Insane Clown Posse fans
CMU News: Facial recognition tech can’t identify Insane Clown Posse fans4 July 2018

CMU News: Global publishers now reportedly pulling rights from controversial Spanish society SGAE
CMU News: Global publishers now reportedly pulling rights from controversial Spanish society SGAE3 July 2018

CMU News: Sony Music must tell Kesha who it interviewed in Dr Luke investigation
CMU News: Sony Music must tell Kesha who it interviewed in Dr Luke investigation3 July 2018

CMU News: Long running web-blocking case to be considered anew in the Netherlands
CMU News: Long running web-blocking case to be considered anew in the Netherlands3 July 2018

CMU News: Warner signs Kloe for publishing
CMU News: Warner signs Kloe for publishing3 July 2018

CMU News: TuneCore allies with Sentric to expand song right services
CMU News: TuneCore allies with Sentric to expand song right services3 July 2018

CMU News: NEC Group allies with start-up to enable multi-payment group bookings
CMU News: NEC Group allies with start-up to enable multi-payment group bookings3 July 2018

CMU News: MJR announces ticketing alliance with Eventbrite
CMU News: MJR announces ticketing alliance with Eventbrite3 July 2018

CMU News: Meat Loaf planning world tour with no singing
CMU News: Meat Loaf planning world tour with no singing3 July 2018

Spotify subscribers score refund over excessive Drake peddling
Spotify subscribers score refund over excessive Drake peddling3 July 2018

CMU News: Workers Beer Company apologises after complaints over queues at Festival Republic shows in Finsbury Park
CMU News: Workers Beer Company apologises after complaints over queues at Festival Republic shows in Finsbury Park2 July 2018

CMU News: Fyre Festival bankruptcy trustee wants McFarland lawyer to stay on the case
CMU News: Fyre Festival bankruptcy trustee wants McFarland lawyer to stay on the case2 July 2018

CMU News: Kilimanjaro buys Belladrum
CMU News: Kilimanjaro buys Belladrum2 July 2018

CMU News: James Barton’s Superstruct buys into Sonar
CMU News: James Barton’s Superstruct buys into Sonar2 July 2018

CMU News: Morrissey postpones UK and European tour
CMU News: Morrissey postpones UK and European tour2 July 2018

CMU News: One Direction will reform one day maybe, says Liam Payne
CMU News: One Direction will reform one day maybe, says Liam Payne2 July 2018

TW:DIY Q&A: The Venue Directors - JD Henshaw from Sweet Venues
TW:DIY Q&A: The Venue Directors - JD Henshaw from Sweet Venues2 July 2018

CMU Digest: Chart, MMA, Prince, AEG, Beats
CMU Digest: Chart, MMA, Prince, AEG, Beats2 July 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The collapse of HMV
Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The collapse of HMV2 July 2018

CMU News: Senate committee approves Music Modernization Act
CMU News: Senate committee approves Music Modernization Act29 June 2018

CMU News: Ed Sheeran sued over alleged Marvin Gaye rip off, again
CMU News: Ed Sheeran sued over alleged Marvin Gaye rip off, again29 June 2018

CMU Beef Of The Week: The tech lobby v Article 13
CMU Beef Of The Week: The tech lobby v Article 1329 June 2018

CMU News: Sony announces deal to represent Prince’s recordings
CMU News: Sony announces deal to represent Prince’s recordings28 June 2018

CMU News: Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine ordered to pay $25 million to former Beats partner
CMU News: Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine ordered to pay $25 million to former Beats partner28 June 2018

CMU News: Kilimanjaro owner sells stake in UK classical music promoter
CMU News: Kilimanjaro owner sells stake in UK classical music promoter28 June 2018

CMU News: Jay-Z disputes claims of unpaid fees over Tidal acquisition
CMU News: Jay-Z disputes claims of unpaid fees over Tidal acquisition27 June 2018

CMU News: Gamers debate copyright claims as labels issue takedowns against Twitch
CMU News: Gamers debate copyright claims as labels issue takedowns against Twitch27 June 2018

CMU News: PRS announces deal with music data platform Auddly
CMU News: PRS announces deal with music data platform Auddly27 June 2018

CMU News: BBC launches new app aggregating its audio output
CMU News: BBC launches new app aggregating its audio output27 June 2018

CMU News: AEG venues ally with new AXS ticket resale site, end StubHub partnership
CMU News: AEG venues ally with new AXS ticket resale site, end StubHub partnership26 June 2018

CMU News: 1Xtra strengthens music team with new appointments
CMU News: 1Xtra strengthens music team with new appointments26 June 2018

CMU News: Tidal lawsuit over Kanye’s “never, never, never” tweet proceeds
CMU News: Tidal lawsuit over Kanye’s “never, never, never” tweet proceeds25 June 2018

CMU Trends: Catalogue marketing in the streaming age
CMU Trends: Catalogue marketing in the streaming age25 June 2018

CMU Digest: Copyright directive, Prince, Beats, FanFair, YouTube
CMU Digest: Copyright directive, Prince, Beats, FanFair, YouTube25 June 2018

TW:DIY Q&A: The Production Manager - Giles Moss from theSpaceUK
TW:DIY Q&A: The Production Manager - Giles Moss from theSpaceUK25 June 2018

Setlist: Copyright, Touts, Prince
Setlist: Copyright, Touts, Prince25 June 2018

CMU News: Prince estate returns to court over unofficial posthumous EP
CMU News: Prince estate returns to court over unofficial posthumous EP22 June 2018

CMU News: Copyright case testing liabilities of Cloudflare settled out of court
CMU News: Copyright case testing liabilities of Cloudflare settled out of court22 June 2018

CMU News: Music 4.5 puts spotlight on copyright reform
CMU News: Music 4.5 puts spotlight on copyright reform22 June 2018

CMU News: Music industry welcomes copyright directive vote in the European Parliament
CMU News: Music industry welcomes copyright directive vote in the European Parliament21 June 2018

CMU News: Prince heirs want Tidal deal reconsidered because of stat-fiddling allegations
CMU News: Prince heirs want Tidal deal reconsidered because of stat-fiddling allegations21 June 2018

CMU News: Dre insists he came up with Beats concept in royalty court battle
CMU News: Dre insists he came up with Beats concept in royalty court battle21 June 2018

CMU News: Google needs to stop profiting from rule-breaker Viagogo, say anti-touting campaigners
CMU News: Google needs to stop profiting from rule-breaker Viagogo, say anti-touting campaigners20 June 2018

CMU News: Tech lobby ramps up campaign against safe harbour reform as key votes on EU copyright reform begin
CMU News: Tech lobby ramps up campaign against safe harbour reform as key votes on EU copyright reform begin20 June 2018

CMU News: XXXTentacion killed in shooting incident
CMU News: XXXTentacion killed in shooting incident19 June 2018

CMU News: New YouTube Music service launches in the UK
CMU News: New YouTube Music service launches in the UK19 June 2018

CMU Insights: Top five Digital Dollar news stories
CMU Insights: Top five Digital Dollar news stories19 June 2018

CMU News: Ticket tout repping group launches code of practice
CMU News: Ticket tout repping group launches code of practice18 June 2018

CMU Trends: Top Five US Copyright Quirks
CMU Trends: Top Five US Copyright Quirks18 June 2018

CMU Digest: Sony, SGAE, Stream Ripping, Young Fathers, StubHub
CMU Digest: Sony, SGAE, Stream Ripping, Young Fathers, StubHub18 June 2018

Setlist: Spotify, SGAE, Ryan Adams
Setlist: Spotify, SGAE, Ryan Adams18 June 2018

ThreeWeeks Q&A: Ian Smith - Craft
ThreeWeeks Q&A: Ian Smith - Craft16 June 2018

TW:DIY Q&A: The Free Fringe Performer - Nick Doody
TW:DIY Q&A: The Free Fringe Performer - Nick Doody16 June 2018

CMU News: Sony outlines plans for sharing Spotify share-sale loot with artists and indies
CMU News: Sony outlines plans for sharing Spotify share-sale loot with artists and indies15 June 2018

CMU News: Stream-ripping sites PickVideo, Video-download and Easyload cease operations
CMU News: Stream-ripping sites PickVideo, Video-download and Easyload cease operations15 June 2018

CMU News: DJ Khaled sues over trademarks exploiting his infant son’s name
CMU News: DJ Khaled sues over trademarks exploiting his infant son’s name15 June 2018

CMU News: Kesha’s claims to Lady Gaga about Katy Perry also part of Dr Luke defamation lawsui
CMU News: Kesha’s claims to Lady Gaga about Katy Perry also part of Dr Luke defamation lawsui14 June 2018

CMU News: Supreme Court ruling on web-blocking costs shouldn’t affect music cases
CMU News: Supreme Court ruling on web-blocking costs shouldn’t affect music cases14 June 2018

CMU News: Young Fathers axed from German festival over support for pro-Palestine movement
CMU News: Young Fathers axed from German festival over support for pro-Palestine movement14 June 2018

CMU News: Californian court allows class action over StubHub fees to progress
CMU News: Californian court allows class action over StubHub fees to progress13 June 2018

CMU News: CISAC responds to latest call for action against Spanish collecting society
CMU News: CISAC responds to latest call for action against Spanish collecting society13 June 2018

CMU News: Music publishers will seek alternative licensing solutions in Spain if collecting society won’t address TV cash controvers
CMU News: Music publishers will seek alternative licensing solutions in Spain if collecting society won’t address TV cash controvers12 June 2018

CMU News: Arsenal announces tie-up with Tidal
CMU News: Arsenal announces tie-up with Tidal12 June 2018

CMU News: Labels and publishers join scheme to simplify licensing for app developers
CMU News: Labels and publishers join scheme to simplify licensing for app developers12 June 2018

CMU News: Dancing baby fair use case could end with settlement
CMU News: Dancing baby fair use case could end with settlement11 June 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU – The rise and fall of Grooveshark
Setlist: 20 years of CMU – The rise and fall of Grooveshark11 June 2018

TW:DIY Q&A: The Publicist - Madelaine Bennett from Premier
TW:DIY Q&A: The Publicist - Madelaine Bennett from Premier11 June 2018

CMU News: Austrian court says YouTube shouldn’t have safe harbour protection
CMU News: Austrian court says YouTube shouldn’t have safe harbour protection8 June 2018

CMU News: Spotify reportedly offering artists direct licensing deals with cash advances
CMU News: Spotify reportedly offering artists direct licensing deals with cash advances7 June 2018

CMU News: Facebook reveals new music features, including Musical.ly style lip-syncing
CMU News: Facebook reveals new music features, including Musical.ly style lip-syncing6 June 2018

CMU News: Sacha Robotti goes legal after ex-management redirects website to porn
CMU News: Sacha Robotti goes legal after ex-management redirects website to porn6 June 2018

Setlist: Viagogo, Apple Music, Michael Jackson
Setlist: Viagogo, Apple Music, Michael Jackson6 June 2018

CMU News: AEG hits back at Ozzy Osbourne lawsuit over venue booking practices
CMU News: AEG hits back at Ozzy Osbourne lawsuit over venue booking practices5 June 2018

CMU News: Imogen Heap to join four fellow FAC artist entrepreneurs at A:E Day London
CMU News: Imogen Heap to join four fellow FAC artist entrepreneurs at A:E Day London5 June 2018

TW:DIY Q&A: The Editor - Caro Moses from ThreeWeeks
TW:DIY Q&A: The Editor - Caro Moses from ThreeWeeks2 June 2018

CMU News: Moral rights case against Jay-Z thrown out once again
CMU News: Moral rights case against Jay-Z thrown out once again1 June 2018

CMU News: Ticketfly website is down following data hack
CMU News: Ticketfly website is down following data hack1 June 2018

CMU News: Neil Portnow confirms he will stand down as Grammy boss next year
CMU News: Neil Portnow confirms he will stand down as Grammy boss next year1 June 2018

CMU News: Daniel Ek concedes hate content policies were rolled out badly
CMU News: Daniel Ek concedes hate content policies were rolled out badly31 May 2018

CMU News: Michael Jackson estate sues ABC over documentary
CMU News: Michael Jackson estate sues ABC over documentary31 May 2018

CMU News: Campaigners respond to ASA ruling on Viagogo
CMU News: Campaigners respond to ASA ruling on Viagogo31 May 2018

CMU News: Apple Music launches new team to enhance songwriter and publisher relationships
CMU News: Apple Music launches new team to enhance songwriter and publisher relationships31 May 2018

CMU News: Nick Grimshaw and Greg James to swap shows at Radio 1
CMU News: Nick Grimshaw and Greg James to swap shows at Radio 130 May 2018

CMU News: Digital minister says don’t use Viagogo as ticket resale site fails to comply with regulator demands
CMU News: Digital minister says don’t use Viagogo as ticket resale site fails to comply with regulator demands30 May 2018

Setlist: EMI, Spotify, Nine Inch Nails
Setlist: EMI, Spotify, Nine Inch Nails30 May 2018

CMU News: Three men arrested after drug-related deaths cause festival to be cut short
CMU News: Three men arrested after drug-related deaths cause festival to be cut short29 May 2018

CMU News: Sony Music sued over Puerto Rican compilation’s title
CMU News: Sony Music sued over Puerto Rican compilation’s title29 May 2018

CMU News: Ego Music extends Believe alliance
CMU News: Ego Music extends Believe alliance29 May 2018

CMU News: New job for Island Records boss Darcus Beese, he’ll now run Island Records
CMU News: New job for Island Records boss Darcus Beese, he’ll now run Island Records29 May 2018

CMU News: Pandora adds family plan
CMU News: Pandora adds family plan29 May 2018

CMU News: Tickets on sale for London edition of A:E Day
CMU News: Tickets on sale for London edition of A:E Day29 May 2018

CMU News: The Education Conference - Music Hubs
CMU News: The Education Conference - Music Hubs25 May 2018

CMU News: Judge approves settlement in Lowery/Ferrick mechanical royalties case
CMU News: Judge approves settlement in Lowery/Ferrick mechanical royalties case24 May 2018

CMU News: BPI urges government to make piracy part of the internet safety conversation
CMU News: BPI urges government to make piracy part of the internet safety conversation24 May 2018

CMU News: The Education Conference - In The Classroom
CMU News: The Education Conference - In The Classroom24 May 2018

CMU News: Indie sector hits out at Sony’s bid to control 90% of EMI Music Publishing
CMU News: Indie sector hits out at Sony’s bid to control 90% of EMI Music Publishing23 May 2018

CMU News: Sony Corp to take majority control of EMI Music Publishing
CMU News: Sony Corp to take majority control of EMI Music Publishing22 May 2018

CMU News: Pussycat Dolls sue Daily Mail over “prostitution ring” claims
CMU News: Pussycat Dolls sue Daily Mail over “prostitution ring” claims22 May 2018

CMU News: The Script sue James Arthur in latest song-theft case
CMU News: The Script sue James Arthur in latest song-theft case22 May 2018

CMU News: CMU’s Great Escape Special now available to read online
CMU News: CMU’s Great Escape Special now available to read online22 May 2018

CMU News: US radio industry takes its BMI royalty dispute to the rate court
CMU News: US radio industry takes its BMI royalty dispute to the rate court21 May 2018

CMU News: Celebrate 20 years of CMU with Setlist specials: The end of EMI
CMU News: Celebrate 20 years of CMU with Setlist specials: The end of EMI21 May 2018

CMU News: Next Artist:Entrepreneur Day confirmed for London
CMU News: Next Artist:Entrepreneur Day confirmed for London21 May 2018

CMU News: CMU Insights launches two new research projects at The Great Escape
CMU News: CMU Insights launches two new research projects at The Great Escape21 May 2018

Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The end of EMI
Setlist: 20 years of CMU - The end of EMI21 May 2018

CMU News: 20 years of CMU - the 20 stories that kept us all THRILLED
CMU News: 20 years of CMU - the 20 stories that kept us all THRILLED18 May 2018

CMU News: Great Escape Convention is underway – education, AI and China in the spotlight
CMU News: Great Escape Convention is underway – education, AI and China in the spotlight16 May 2018

CMU News: Merlin has sold off all its Spotify stock
CMU News: Merlin has sold off all its Spotify stock16 May 2018

Setlist: Tidal, RIAA, Dr Dre
Setlist: Tidal, RIAA, Dr Dre15 May 2018

CMU News: Norwegian collecting society reports Tidal to police over Kanye and Beyonce stat allegations
CMU News: Norwegian collecting society reports Tidal to police over Kanye and Beyonce stat allegations15 May 2018

CMU News: Campaigners call on Spotify to ban more artists over ‘hateful conduct’
CMU News: Campaigners call on Spotify to ban more artists over ‘hateful conduct’15 May 2018

CMU News: CMU’s guide to Saturday at the Great Escape Convention
CMU News: CMU’s guide to Saturday at the Great Escape Convention15 May 2018

CMU News: Tidal and Prince estate end legal battle, plan rarities release together
CMU News: Tidal and Prince estate end legal battle, plan rarities release together14 May 2018

CMU News: R Kelly reps hit out at Spotify ban
CMU News: R Kelly reps hit out at Spotify ban14 May 2018

CMU News: CMU’s guide to Friday at the Great Escape Convention
CMU News: CMU’s guide to Friday at the Great Escape Convention14 May 2018

CMU News: Frightened Rabbit pay tribute to frontman Scott Hutchison
CMU News: Frightened Rabbit pay tribute to frontman Scott Hutchison14 May 2018

CMU News: UK Eurovision entrant offered second performance after stage invasion
CMU News: UK Eurovision entrant offered second performance after stage invasion14 May 2018

CMU News: Spotify to stop playlisting R Kelly as new policy on hate content is published
CMU News: Spotify to stop playlisting R Kelly as new policy on hate content is published11 May 2018

CMU News: Beefed up Music Modernization Act arrives in US Senate
CMU News: Beefed up Music Modernization Act arrives in US Senate11 May 2018

CMU News: CMU’s guide to Thursday at the Great Escape Convention
CMU News: CMU’s guide to Thursday at the Great Escape Convention11 May 2018

CMU News: Tidal denies fiddling the figures, accuses newspaper of “smear campaign”
CMU News: Tidal denies fiddling the figures, accuses newspaper of “smear campaign”10 May 2018

CMU News: RIAA hopes to beef up Grande Communications litigation with new evidence
CMU News: RIAA hopes to beef up Grande Communications litigation with new evidence10 May 2018

CMU News: Blue Raincoat revives Cooltempo label with Armada Music alliance
CMU News: Blue Raincoat revives Cooltempo label with Armada Music alliance10 May 2018

CMU News: Eventbrite integrates with Instagram for extra ticketing flogging goodness
CMU News: Eventbrite integrates with Instagram for extra ticketing flogging goodness10 May 2018

CMU News: CMU’s guide to Wednesday at the Great Escape Convention
CMU News: CMU’s guide to Wednesday at the Great Escape Convention10 May 2018

CMU News: One week to go until CMU Insights at The Great Escape: Three conferences and some extras too
CMU News: One week to go until CMU Insights at The Great Escape: Three conferences and some extras too9 May 2018

CMU News: Law firm files class action over allegations Live Nation breached its Ticketmaster consent decree
CMU News: Law firm files class action over allegations Live Nation breached its Ticketmaster consent decree9 May 2018

CMU News: Jay-Z and Eminem among creditors of bankrupt Weinstein Company
CMU News: Jay-Z and Eminem among creditors of bankrupt Weinstein Company9 May 2018

CMU News: Court says Jay-Z must testify in SEC investigation
CMU News: Court says Jay-Z must testify in SEC investigation9 May 2018

CMU News: Katy Perry ends feud with Taylor Swift via actual olive branc
CMU News: Katy Perry ends feud with Taylor Swift via actual olive branc9 May 2018

CMU News: Warner confirms it has cashed in $400 million of Spotify stock
CMU News: Warner confirms it has cashed in $400 million of Spotify stock8 May 2018

CMU News: Dr Dre and Ice Cube again deny liability for ‘Straight Outta Compton’ death
CMU News: Dr Dre and Ice Cube again deny liability for ‘Straight Outta Compton’ death8 May 2018

SEC’s demands to question Jay-Z turning into a “celebrity hunt”
SEC’s demands to question Jay-Z turning into a “celebrity hunt”8 May 2018

CMU News: Content Creators Coalition calls on Congress to question Google bosses
CMU News: Content Creators Coalition calls on Congress to question Google bosses8 May 2018

Setlist: Spotify, Canada, Kanye
Setlist: Spotify, Canada, Kanye7 May 2018

CMU News: Jay-Z to testify as to why he shouldn’t testify about Rocawear business partner
CMU News: Jay-Z to testify as to why he shouldn’t testify about Rocawear business partner4 May 2018

CMU News: RIAA and Cloudflare reach agreement over theoretical MP3Skull actions
CMU News: RIAA and Cloudflare reach agreement over theoretical MP3Skull actions4 May 2018

CMU News: Justin Timberlake added to soft drink false advertising lawsuit
CMU News: Justin Timberlake added to soft drink false advertising lawsuit4 May 2018

CMU News: Spotify share price dips 9% on back of first quarterly report
CMU News: Spotify share price dips 9% on back of first quarterly report3 May 2018

CMU News: Music rights data start-up confirms pilot with Warner, BMG, Sentric and GMR
CMU News: Music rights data start-up confirms pilot with Warner, BMG, Sentric and GMR3 May 2018

CMU News: Two weeks to go until The Great Escape: Get yourself briefed!
CMU News: Two weeks to go until The Great Escape: Get yourself briefed!2 May 2018

CMU News: Sony has offloaded about a half of its Spotify shares
CMU News: Sony has offloaded about a half of its Spotify shares2 May 2018

CMU News: Billboard decides 1250 streams equals one album sale (so long as the listener was paying)
CMU News: Billboard decides 1250 streams equals one album sale (so long as the listener was paying)2 May 2018

Back to Brighton to talk music education, AI and the Chinese music market
Back to Brighton to talk music education, AI and the Chinese music market2 May 2018

CMU News: Canada still appears on US government’s copyright watch list
CMU News: Canada still appears on US government’s copyright watch list1 May 2018

CMU News: Legal battle between Idol maker and its former creditors continues
CMU News: Legal battle between Idol maker and its former creditors continues1 May 2018

CMU News: Tencent inviting bankers to pitch to work on its musical IPO
CMU News: Tencent inviting bankers to pitch to work on its musical IPO1 May 2018

CMU News: Voluntary web-blocks in Japan lead to litigation
CMU News: Voluntary web-blocks in Japan lead to litigation30 April 2018

CMU News: LMFAO v Rick Ross lyric dispute back in court
CMU News: LMFAO v Rick Ross lyric dispute back in court30 April 2018

CMU News: Sexual assault lawsuit against Russell Simmons is dismissed
CMU News: Sexual assault lawsuit against Russell Simmons is dismissed30 April 2018

CMU News: Deer Shed offers discounted tickets following collapse of Beverley Folk Festival
CMU News: Deer Shed offers discounted tickets following collapse of Beverley Folk Festival30 April 2018

Setlist: Viagogo, IFPI, royal vinyl
Setlist: Viagogo, IFPI, royal vinyl30 April 2018

CMU News: IMPALA welcomes EC proposals close the online ‘power gap’
CMU News: IMPALA welcomes EC proposals close the online ‘power gap’27 April 2018

CMU News: Sonos plotting IPO for early summer
CMU News: Sonos plotting IPO for early summer27 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: How can you capitalise on the imminent “explosive growth” of live music in China?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: How can you capitalise on the imminent “explosive growth” of live music in China?27 April 2018

CMU News: House Of Representatives passes the Music Modernization Act
CMU News: House Of Representatives passes the Music Modernization Act26 April 2018

CMU News: French culture minister proposes web-block list in new anti-piracy push
CMU News: French culture minister proposes web-block list in new anti-piracy push26 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: Will machines write the pop hits of the future?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: Will machines write the pop hits of the future?26 April 2018

CMU News: Full schedules published for this year’s CMU Insights conferences
CMU News: Full schedules published for this year’s CMU Insights conferences25 April 2018

CMU News: Recorded music revenues grew 8.1% last year, despite the value gap
CMU News: Recorded music revenues grew 8.1% last year, despite the value gap25 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: How can we enhance and enforce music copyright in China?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: How can we enhance and enforce music copyright in China?25 April 2018

CMU News: Prince’s family sue over hospital treatment in days before star’s death
CMU News: Prince’s family sue over hospital treatment in days before star’s death24 April 2018

CMU News: Madonna loses legal battle over old pants
CMU News: Madonna loses legal battle over old pants24 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: Why is there a crisis in music education?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: Why is there a crisis in music education?24 April 2018

CMU News: AIM allies with MUSO on new anti-piracy services for artists and labels
CMU News: AIM allies with MUSO on new anti-piracy services for artists and labels23 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: Where will the fan conversation go next?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: Where will the fan conversation go next?23 April 2018

CMU News: Dice’s Girls Music Day returns
CMU News: Dice’s Girls Music Day returns23 April 2018

CMU News: Shakin Stevens producer Stuart Colman dies
CMU News: Shakin Stevens producer Stuart Colman dies23 April 2018

Setlist: Festival plastic, Hits Radio, Mariah Carey
Setlist: Festival plastic, Hits Radio, Mariah Carey23 April 2018

CMU News: CMU@TGE Top Questions: Should music education include more business and career skills?
CMU News: CMU@TGE Top Questions: Should music education include more business and career skills?20 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: How are Shazam-like technologies quietly revolutionising the music business?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: How are Shazam-like technologies quietly revolutionising the music business?19 April 2018

CMU News: Peermusic allies with ICE
CMU News: Peermusic allies with ICE19 April 2018

CMU News: Eventbrite expands European reach further with Ticketea buy
CMU News: Eventbrite expands European reach further with Ticketea buy19 April 2018

CMU News: Lenny Kravitz signs with BMG to release new album
CMU News: Lenny Kravitz signs with BMG to release new album18 April 2018

CMU News: New campaign launched by “responsible secondary ticket operators”
CMU News: New campaign launched by “responsible secondary ticket operators”18 April 2018

CMU News: CTS Eventim buys into Italian concert promoter
CMU News: CTS Eventim buys into Italian concert promoter18 April 2018

CMU News: Bauer launches new national pop station Hits Radio
CMU News: Bauer launches new national pop station Hits Radio18 April 2018

CMU News: “There is no tour, no more music from the Spice Girls”, says Vicky B
CMU News: “There is no tour, no more music from the Spice Girls”, says Vicky B18 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: Which streaming services dominate in China?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: Which streaming services dominate in China?18 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: What do we even mean by music education
CMU@TGE Top Questions: What do we even mean by music education17 April 2018

CMU News: Mariah Carey’s ex-manager plotting “blockbuster exposé lawsuit”
CMU News: Mariah Carey’s ex-manager plotting “blockbuster exposé lawsuit”17 April 2018

CMU News: ICE venture rejigs to become one entity
CMU News: ICE venture rejigs to become one entity17 April 2018

CMU@TGE Top Questions: Which music technologies will shape the next decade in music?
CMU@TGE Top Questions: Which music technologies will shape the next decade in music?16 April 2018

CMU News: PRS confirms over-payment email to members is genuine
CMU News: PRS confirms over-payment email to members is genuine16 April 2018

CMU News: Record industry’s MegaUpload litigation postponed yet again
CMU News: Record industry’s MegaUpload litigation postponed yet again16 April 2018

CMU News: Collage’s Uptown Funk song-theft litigation dismissed
CMU News: Collage’s Uptown Funk song-theft litigation dismissed16 April 2018

CMU News: Do we still need AM radio? Absolutely! Though not absolutely
CMU News: Do we still need AM radio? Absolutely! Though not absolutely16 April 2018

Setlist: MMA, Spotify, BPI
Setlist: MMA, Spotify, BPI16 April 2018

CMU News: Music industry urges EU to not water down safe harbour reform
CMU News: Music industry urges EU to not water down safe harbour reform13 April 2018

CMU News: Spotify buys mechanical rights platform Loudr
CMU News: Spotify buys mechanical rights platform Loudr13 April 2018

CMU News: Music Venue Trust announces regional events
CMU News: Music Venue Trust announces regional events13 April 2018

CMU News: Spotify expands Hulu bundle, planning improvements on free level
CMU News: Spotify expands Hulu bundle, planning improvements on free level12 April 2018

CMU News: House Of Representatives judiciary committee green lights Music Modernization Act
CMU News: House Of Representatives judiciary committee green lights Music Modernization Act12 April 2018

CMU News: Warner/Chappell appoints new COO
CMU News: Warner/Chappell appoints new COO12 April 2018

CMU News: European artist managers form new alliance
CMU News: European artist managers form new alliance12 April 2018

CMU News: All-new Music Modernization Act glues together American music proposals
CMU News: All-new Music Modernization Act glues together American music proposals11 April 2018

CMU News: Music publishers win Wolfgang’s Vault copyright action
CMU News: Music publishers win Wolfgang’s Vault copyright action11 April 2018

CMU News: UK record industry saw 10.6% growth last year, woo!
CMU News: UK record industry saw 10.6% growth last year, woo!11 April 2018

CMU News: Lawsuit over Christina Grimmie murder allowed to proceed
CMU News: Lawsuit over Christina Grimmie murder allowed to proceed10 April 2018

CMU News: HMV’s shuts Irish mail-order site
CMU News: HMV’s shuts Irish mail-order site10 April 2018

CMU News: Most net firms back web-blocking in Canada, though there are some detractors
CMU News: Most net firms back web-blocking in Canada, though there are some detractors9 April 2018

CMU News: Law firm looking into anti-competitive conduct claims against Live Nation
CMU News: Law firm looking into anti-competitive conduct claims against Live Nation9 April 2018

CMU News: Record industry’s copyright battle with American ISP allowed to continue
CMU News: Record industry’s copyright battle with American ISP allowed to continue6 April 2018

CMU News: The Commodores sue ex-Commodore over The Commodores trademark
CMU News: The Commodores sue ex-Commodore over The Commodores trademark6 April 2018

CMU News: BPI sales certificates to be BRITs branded
CMU News: BPI sales certificates to be BRITs branded6 April 2018

CMU News: Sony anticipates $1 billion windfall from Spotify share sale
CMU News: Sony anticipates $1 billion windfall from Spotify share sale5 April 2018

CMU News: Tulisa wins 10% of publishing in Britney and Will.i.am hit
CMU News: Tulisa wins 10% of publishing in Britney and Will.i.am hit5 April 2018

CMU News: Jenner sisters settle photographer litigation over controversial t-shirts
CMU News: Jenner sisters settle photographer litigation over controversial t-shirts5 April 2018

CMU News: Propeller Recordings allies with INgrooves on distribution
CMU News: Propeller Recordings allies with INgrooves on distribution5 April 2018

CMU News: Viagogo fined a million euros in Italy
CMU News: Viagogo fined a million euros in Italy5 April 2018

CMU News: Beatport buys streaming-for-DJs platform Pulselocker
CMU News: Beatport buys streaming-for-DJs platform Pulselocker5 April 2018

CMU News: Metal Hammer owner buys Music Week publisher
CMU News: Metal Hammer owner buys Music Week publisher5 April 2018

CMU News: Pressure mounts on Google to reject Viagogo ads
CMU News: Pressure mounts on Google to reject Viagogo ads4 April 2018

CMU News: PRS’s new live music tariff delayed by direct licensing discussions
CMU News: PRS’s new live music tariff delayed by direct licensing discussions4 April 2018

CMU News: South African collecting society in spotlight after gospel star hits out over underpaid royalties
CMU News: South African collecting society in spotlight after gospel star hits out over underpaid royalties4 April 2018

CMU News: Vimeo not liable for ‘unfair competition’ over unlicensed music
CMU News: Vimeo not liable for ‘unfair competition’ over unlicensed music4 April 2018

CMU News: Spotify debuts on Wall Street with a $30 billion valuation
CMU News: Spotify debuts on Wall Street with a $30 billion valuation4 April 2018

CMU News: Daniel Ek plays down significance of Spotify’s stock market listing
CMU News: Daniel Ek plays down significance of Spotify’s stock market listing3 April 2018

CMU News: The Weeknd seeks to stop Starboy trademarks
CMU News: The Weeknd seeks to stop Starboy trademarks3 April 2018

CMU News: Ticketmaster responds to allegations of anti-competitive behaviour
CMU News: Ticketmaster responds to allegations of anti-competitive behaviour3 April 2018

CMU News: Artists scammed out of thousands by rogue ‘management firm’, says BBC
CMU News: Artists scammed out of thousands by rogue ‘management firm’, says BBC3 April 2018

CMU News: New sex abuse allegations against R Kelly made in BBC documentary
CMU News: New sex abuse allegations against R Kelly made in BBC documentary28 March 2018

CMU News: New collecting society launched in Polynesia
CMU News: New collecting society launched in Polynesia28 March 2018

CMU News: OfCom confirms its new definition of ‘new music’
CMU News: OfCom confirms its new definition of ‘new music’28 March 2018

CMU News: Soon-to-list Spotify says it could top 96 million premium subscribers this year
CMU News: Soon-to-list Spotify says it could top 96 million premium subscribers this year27 March 2018

CMU News: BMI boss welcomes conclusion of 100% licensing dispute, considers extending his society’s licensing remit
CMU News: BMI boss welcomes conclusion of 100% licensing dispute, considers extending his society’s licensing remit27 March 2018

CMU News: Guvera CFO was concerned when he joined the business, but trusted its CEO to raise more finance
CMU News: Guvera CFO was concerned when he joined the business, but trusted its CEO to raise more finance27 March 2018

CMU News: Kim Dotcom says extradition attempt “over” after Human Rights Tribunal ruling
CMU News: Kim Dotcom says extradition attempt “over” after Human Rights Tribunal ruling26 March 2018

CMU News: Russell Simmons faces another lawsuit over rape allegations
CMU News: Russell Simmons faces another lawsuit over rape allegations26 March 2018

CMU News: Suge Knight loses yet another lawyer
CMU News: Suge Knight loses yet another lawyer26 March 2018

Setlist: Blurred Lines, The Loop, Guvera
Setlist: Blurred Lines, The Loop, Guvera26 March 2018

CMU News: US record industry revenues up to $8.72 billion thanks to all your (mainly premium) streams
CMU News: US record industry revenues up to $8.72 billion thanks to all your (mainly premium) streams23 March 2018

CMU News: Australian movie boss wants web-blocking extended to Google
CMU News: Australian movie boss wants web-blocking extended to Google23 March 2018

CMU News: PledgeMusic allies with NME Emerging
CMU News: PledgeMusic allies with NME Emerging23 March 2018

CMU News: Appeals court upholds $5.3 million Blurred Lines ruling
CMU News: Appeals court upholds $5.3 million Blurred Lines ruling22 March 2018

CMU News: INgrooves up for sale, say sources
CMU News: INgrooves up for sale, say sources22 March 2018

CMU News: Rainbow Venues abandons appeal over licence revocation
CMU News: Rainbow Venues abandons appeal over licence revocation22 March 2018

CMU News: Judge refuses to dismiss latest Monster v Beats legal battle
CMU News: Judge refuses to dismiss latest Monster v Beats legal battle21 March 2018

CMU News: Doug Morris talking to Warner about distributing his new label
CMU News: Doug Morris talking to Warner about distributing his new label21 March 2018

CMU News: Songwriters call for publisher commitments on Spotify and Facebook cash
CMU News: Songwriters call for publisher commitments on Spotify and Facebook cash20 March 2018

CMU News: Australian police urge fans to only use primary sites after fraudster arrested over Ed Sheeran ticketing scam
CMU News: Australian police urge fans to only use primary sites after fraudster arrested over Ed Sheeran ticketing scam20 March 2018

CMU News: AEG raises concerns over rival MSG’s plans for a new arena in East London
CMU News: AEG raises concerns over rival MSG’s plans for a new arena in East London20 March 2018

CMU News: Ents24 launches tool to recommend both festivals and personal line-ups
CMU News: Ents24 launches tool to recommend both festivals and personal line-ups20 March 2018

CMU News: BBC radio boss says UK not ready for digital switchover
CMU News: BBC radio boss says UK not ready for digital switchover20 March 2018

CMU News: A Greener Festival stages training on making events environmentally sustainable
CMU News: A Greener Festival stages training on making events environmentally sustainable20 March 2018

CMU News: Long-running Dutch web-block dispute may be considered in court anew
CMU News: Long-running Dutch web-block dispute may be considered in court anew19 March 2018

CMU News: SACEM announces Facebook deal
CMU News: SACEM announces Facebook deal19 March 2018

CMU News: Guvera bosses ignored expert advice against a 2016 IPO
CMU News: Guvera bosses ignored expert advice against a 2016 IPO19 March 2018

Setlist: Lyor Cohen, iHeartMedia, Miley Cyrus
Setlist: Lyor Cohen, iHeartMedia, Miley Cyrus19 March 2018

CMU News: Spotify continues its unconventional stock market journey with live-streamed investor pitch
CMU News: Spotify continues its unconventional stock market journey with live-streamed investor pitch16 March 2018

CMU News: EU to decide on Apple’s Shazam deal next month
CMU News: EU to decide on Apple’s Shazam deal next month16 March 2018

CMU News: Country writer takes ASCAP to arbitration over $1.3 million of ‘premium’ payments
CMU News: Country writer takes ASCAP to arbitration over $1.3 million of ‘premium’ payments16 March 2018

CMU News: Merlin announces deals with Chinese streaming firms
CMU News: Merlin announces deals with Chinese streaming firms16 March 2018

CMU News: IMPALA hits out at article thirteen critics in Brussels
CMU News: IMPALA hits out at article thirteen critics in Brussels15 March 2018

CMU News: iHeartMedia finally files for bankruptcy
CMU News: iHeartMedia finally files for bankruptcy15 March 2018

CMU News: Vince Staples calls off retirement fund GoFundMe campaign
CMU News: Vince Staples calls off retirement fund GoFundMe campaign15 March 2018

CMU News: UK Music calls for quicker action on business rates
CMU News: UK Music calls for quicker action on business rates14 March 2018

CMU News: Suspended sentences for operators of French piracy site Liberty Land
CMU News: Suspended sentences for operators of French piracy site Liberty Land13 March 2018

CMU News: Suge Knight lawyer removed from murder case after witness-tampering charges
CMU News: Suge Knight lawyer removed from murder case after witness-tampering charges13 March 2018

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