BMI Files Rate Court Action Against Concert Promoters
BMI has filed against the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA) in the U.S. Rate Court. The performing rights organization says it has been negotiating with NACPA for five years. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Here we check back in on major news in the music industry from the past seven days including the departure of Spotify's head of marketing (the ninth industry exec to. Continue reading
Swapping Your Performing Rights Organization: What To Consider
Tired of ASCAP? Looking to move away from BMI? This article provides a breakdown of what to keep in mind when making the major leap to switch from one performing. Continue reading
What’s Next For ASCAP, BMI As Justice Dept. Starts Termination Of Legacy Antitrust Judgments?
As the Department of Justice begins its termination of 19 decades-old 'legacy' antitrust judgements, Chris Castle writes about questions being raised as to what the future holds for ASCAP and. Continue reading
ASCAP Paid Songwriters, Music Publishers More Than $1B For First Time In 2017
ASCAP announced record revenues and distributions of $1.14 billion in 2017. After 11% operating expenses this marks the first time that the 660,000 members of the performing rights organization have. Continue reading
Music Industry Lawsuits And Issues To Watch In 2018
Always an area rife with legal complexity, Erin M. Jacobson here looks at the legal world of the music business industry, and four important cases too keep a close eye. Continue reading
“Massive Victory” For Songwriters, Publishers As Court Allows Fractional Licensing – BMI, ASCAP React
[UPDATED] In a major victory for songwriters and publishers, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against the U.S. Department of Justice which had sought to end the. Continue reading
BMI Honors Bob DiPiero, Keith Urban, More At 65th Annual Country Awards
BMI held its 2017 Country Awards earliet this week, with Bob DiPiero taking top honors as BMI Icon Award winner, as well as awards for Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher. Continue reading
