February, 2024

Superfan engagement platform FanCircles raises $2m
UK-headquartered FanCircles builds custom direct-to-fan platforms for artists Source...

On… the legal complexities surrounding the estates of superstar artists
The following op/ed comes from Udo Onwere, head of the private client team at specialist music and entertainment law firm Bray & Krais Source...

Spotify just won a long-running lawsuit over streaming of Eminem’s catalog – despite the court finding it didn’t have a license for the music. What does this mean for publishers?
A long-running legal battle between Eminem's publisher, Spotify and Kobalt holds lessons for the music business Source...

Oasis ticket sale furore prompts ‘Dynamic pricing’ probe in the UK
Tickets went on sale for the recently announced 2025 reunion tour of British rock band Oasis on Saturday (August 31) Source...

The US music streaming market might be feeling less-than-fizzy, but over in Brazil… it’s still party time.
After last week's deflating numbers from the RIAA, Brazil's local trade body has some good news for record labels Source...

Reservoir acquires Billy Strange’s catalog including Elvis Presley hits
Strange's composer credits include the class Elvis track 'A Little Less Conversation' Source...

Min Hee-jin rejects NewJeans producer role after HYBE ousts her as ADOR CEO
HYBE offered Min the role of NewJeans producer for the two-month remainder of her contract Source...

Saudi Arabia’s XP Music Futures launches Artist Management Bootcamp
The 2024 edition of XP Music Futures returns to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from December 5-7 Source...

David Driessen promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at Downtown Music
He will continue to report to CEO of Downtown Music, Pieter van Rijn Source...

On… Oasis, Ticketmaster, ‘Dynamic’ pricing, Uber, money, and the truth.
Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham, on the facts and the numbers behind the concert tour launch of the summer. Source...

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