Songwriters take legal action against PRS For Music over direct licensing for concert royalties

A group of UK songwriters and composers, including Robert Fripp, have initiated a court action against PRS For Music, their own collective management organisation. The action aims to overhaul the implementation of procedures and policies, which the group claim are prejudicial to their interests and to the interests of the ...

Faber Alt signs UK indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek

New Songs Administration acquires share in works by Gary Grainger

Bosworth Music signs Berlin-based indie band Hope

Lostboy wins big at ASCAP London Music Awards

Concord Music Publishing signs Australian songwriter John Butler

Concord Music Publishing has been busy making new deals in the past few weeks, including partnerships with JinJin and Mount Kimbie. The company’s latest signing is Australian ...

Concord Music Publishing signs Mount Kimbie to global deal

Concord Music Publishing has signed electronic music duo Mount Kimbie to a new worldwide publishing agreement. The new deal covers all works going forward by Mount Kimbie (Dom ...

ASCAP to honour rising hitmakers Kenya Grace and Cian Ducrot

ASCAP is to honour rising stars Kenya Grace and Cian Ducrot. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will award Kenya Grace with the ASCAP Global Impact ...

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