>>> Booking agency William Morris has added a full service international music division based in London under the direction of former Dire Straits manager Ed Bicknell (press release)
>>> Digital distributor IODA has opened a European division IODA UK and purchased European distributor Uploader. (press release)
>>> Italy’s top criminal court ruled that downloading music isn’t a crime if profit wasn’t the
motivation (AP)
>>> More details on Ruckus’ launch of an as supported music subscription service open free to all students. (press release)
>>> Since last week’s shake-up at EMI Chairman Nicoli has been on a world wind tour of his comrades around the globe. (NY Post)
>>> French and German consumer groups are joining the Scandinavian charge to get Apple to open up iTune’s DRM. (MacNews)
>>> "REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD" –
- Crowded House
- Rage Against The Machine
- Coachella – Rage, Peppers, Bjork
>>> A look at the predictable jabs being thrown at MIDEM over DRM and downloading. (TechDirt)
>>>Record labels are finally saying no to big budget promotions and excessive star demands. (Daily
Express via Coolfer)
>>> Clear Channel adds HD stations in 15 more cities bringing total to 81 markets and 320 stations. (press release)
