OneMusic Simplifies Public Performance Licensing For New Zealand Businesses
The complexities of music licensing cause a great deal of confusion and likely lost revenue through lack of compliance. In the UK a Copyright Hub is being developed to address. Continue reading
Why The UK’s Copyright Hub Will Change The Face Of Music Rights
Jane McInness blogs about the music industry, as well as writing for Imagem Production Music. While the digital age has bought more opportunities for musicians, the losses have been well. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup: BMI Revenues, iTunes Radio, IMPEL & More
BMI has released their latest fiscal report, which includes record-high revenue figures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Its $944 million in revenue and $814 million in royalty. Continue reading
Music Publishing Company TweelX Creates Music Stock Exchange
TweelX, a combined publishing company and "music stock exchange," is using the JOBS Act's loosened marketing restrictions to offer the opportunity to invest in songs based on royalties. Investors receive. Continue reading
In Response To Loss In Court, ASCAP CEO Continues Pro-Songwriter Attack On Pandora
As we reported earlier, US District Judge Denise Cote has issued a pro-Pandora ruling in the streaming music company’s court battles with ASCAP. In response, ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento fired back:. Continue reading
Pandora Wins Important ASCAP Lawsuit
Pandora has won a federal court decision rejecting efforts by ASCAP and some music publishers to define the license that enables Pandora to to play their music. The judge's decision effectively. Continue reading
New Hires. Titles and Deals @ Beatport, Creative Allies, Kobalt Music
Beatport appoints Terry Weerasinghe as Vice President of Music Services. He was formerly head of marketing for Native Instruments’ DJ division Fan-sourcing site CreativeAllies has announced that Kevin Carroll, VP of. Continue reading
Village People Could Be Banned From Singing ‘YMCA’
By Mike Masnick and republished from Techdirt. We've written many times about the issue of termination rights in copyright. Under the Copyright Act that went into effect in 1978, artists have. Continue reading
SourceAudio Raises $1.2M To Become D.I.Y. “iTunes Of Global Music Licensing”
SourceAudio has raised a round of $1,2 million to expand it's platform that connects buyers and sellers of licensed music. SourceAudio enables musicians, publishers and other rights holders to create. Continue reading
