Government Reveals New Post-Brexit UK Touring Restrictions
The UK government’s Home Office has announced new post-Brexit regulations for musicians touring the country from Europe. The new system, which ends the free movement of UK and EU citizens. Continue reading
SoundExchange says UK, France, Japan, Canada, AU, NL Underpay US Artists $170M Annually
SoundExchange toady filed comments asking the U.S. Trade Representative to take action against six countries that discriminate against American music creators. The six countries – UK, France, Australia, Japan, the. Continue reading
Free Guide To Post-Brexit Info For Touring Artists Launches
A free independent resource has launched offering accurate information to musicians and other creatives on post-Brexit visas, work permits and taxes. “The aim of this website is non-political and non-profit,. Continue reading
UK Spurns EU Copyright Directive: Square One For Value Gap In UK
According to recent reports, the UK will be eschewing implementation of the European Copyright Directive, putting it back to square one of the value gap as the country Brexits through. Continue reading
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The 1975, Wolf Alice Label Dirty Hits Signs With Ingrooves
Dirty Hit, the hit UK indie label that launched the careers of The 1975, Wolf Alice, Pale Waves and Beabadoobee, has signed an exclusive global digital distribution deal with independent marketing services and distribution company. Continue reading
Sony Music Launches New Children’s Label Magic Star
Sony Music UK has launched a new children’s entertainment label called Magic Star. Led by former NBC Universal executive Will Speer, the company’s will be to sign and develop artists. Continue reading
Founder Benji Rogers and A PledgeMusic Staffer Respond To News That Artists Will Never Be Paid
After news broke yesterday that PledgeMusic had $9.57 million in debt and assets worth $25,000 leaving "little prospect" that artists and other creditors will be paid, Hyepbot heard from two. Continue reading
Sony Launches Spotify Data-Driven Personalized Merch For Bring Me The Horizon
Sony has launched a line of customized merch created by Spotify data for the fans of UK rock band . The ‘Amo in color’ initiative connects streaming with physical merch. Continue reading