Author archives: Music Business Worldwide

Abbey Road Studios partners with UK-based music company NQ as part of new artist residency program

The partnership signals a ‘new era’ for the studio with the creation of a resident creative community based in new writing and production rooms
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Universal to represent Elvis Presley publishing catalog, via global deal with Authentic Brands Group

Deal builds on Universal Music’s existing relationship with Elvis Presley Enterprises owner, Authentic Brands Group, owner of
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Yes, Blockchain might well revolutionise music royalties. No, it’s not going to happen anytime soon.

Tom Allen, founder of Curve Royalty Systems, urges caution and patience for those pinning their hopes on a tech-driven miracle
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‘None of us internally here work on algorithms or formulas; it’s about knowing your music, understanding, trusting and believing.’

British-born Ashley Page quit the major record companies 14 years ago to launch his own management company, Page 1 Management. With clients like Joel Little and Jawsh 685, things have gone rather well since.
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Judges in the US have hinted that the mechanical royalty rate paid to publishers and songwriters for vinyl sales should rise. The major labels’ lawyers have come out swinging.

MBW brings you the blow-by-blow of an extraordinary legal battle taking place in the US. It’s got everything!
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