June, 2024

Former Syco and Ultra execs launch Heatwave Records to sign artists from emerging markets
New company describes itself as 'a borderless label focused on connecting the dots for music worldwide' Source...

Lauryn Hill sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract by The Fugees’ Pras Michél over cancelled tour; slams lawsuit as ‘baseless’ and ‘full of false claims’
Hill issued a detailed statement, describing the lawsuit as 'baseless' and 'full of false claims and unwarranted attacks' Source...

The UK ‘hit’ music industry is becoming an import market for US stars.
MBW founder Tim Ingham discusses the paucity of British artists making waves in the UK's own charts in 2024 Source...

Range Media Partners sued by talent giant CAA for alleged theft of confidential information
Lawsuit claims that Range is 'an unlicensed talent agency built on deceit' Source...

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Mark Ronson and more to perform at Music Industry Trusts Award event honoring Jason Iley MBE
Mark Ronson, Cat Burns, and Jake Bugg have been named as the performers for this year’sMark Ronson and more to perform at Music Industry Trusts Award honoring Jason Iley MBE Source...

UK’s PPL paid out over $21m to performers and rightsholders in Q3 2024, up 30% YoY
PPL paid out £16.5m to over 1,500 recording rights holders and over 21,000 performers in Q3 Source...

On… Irving Azoff, big money, and private equity’s lust for music’s collection societies
MBW founder Tim Ingham on the most talked-about music biz story of the past few weeks Source...

Petri Mannonen appointed CEO of Universal Music Finland
Universal notes that domestic artists dominate Spotify's local Top 50 in Finland Source...

Spotify raises prices in Canada amid debate over proposed streaming tax
'As we continue to innovate and invest in providing our listeners with greater value than ever before, we occasionally update our prices.' Source...

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