President Trump is now expected to sign the Music Modernization Act (MMA) into law this week, according to multiple industry sources. Kanye West will be on hand. After unanimous approvals in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, the …
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Canadian Music Organization Proposes Forced Copyright Levy on Every Canadian Internet User
Because the Screen Composers Guild of Canada has failed to update its business model, now, all Canadian users should pay the price just for using the internet. The Screen Composers Guild of Canada (SCGC) has an interesting – if not draconian – idea. At…
Top British Musicians Call Brexit a “Self-Built Cultural Jail”
What impact – if any – will Brexit truly have on the British music industry? Bob Geldof isn’t too happy with Theresa May. In an open letter to the British Prime Minister, Geldof has recruited major stars in the UK music industry to oppose Brexit. Thes…
The ‘New NAFTA’ Isn’t Helping the Music Industry, Major Labels Say
Does the new NAFTA do enough for the music industry? On Sunday evening, negotiators from the US and Canada reached a trade agreement. The deal – made right before the midnight deadline – came after more than a year of arduous negotiations. The US, Can…
Under Heavy Pressure, French Muslim Rapper Médine Backs Out of Bataclan Performance
French rapper Médine has pulled out of two performances at the Bataclan in Paris; protesters promised heavy disruptions and even violence to prevent the shows. The Bataclan venue was the site of a terrorist attack that killed 89 people in 2015. Fans a…
Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump on Scoring Intrepid New Docuseries, ‘Let Science Speak’
The singer-songwriter turned composer also talks voiceover work on movies, the early days of Fall Out Boy
Post-Brexit, The Musicians’ Union Is Pushing for European ‘Touring Visas’ for British Artists
With the specter of Brexit looming over the UK, The Musicians Union is calling for a European Union touring visa for musicians in a post-Brexit world. The British music industry is bracing for a serious post-Brexit blow. Barring a lucky reversal, the …
Despite Boycott Risks, Israel Selected to Host the Next Eurovision Song Contest
After months of delays and debates, Eurovision has announced that the next Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Tel Aviv. The decision was delayed multiple times after the announcement that Israel would be hosting the competition in 2019. IsraelR…
European Union Approves Key Copyright Directive Initiatives
With today’s vote, expect YouTube and other user-generated content platforms to finally pay copyright holders their fair share. In a major victory for the music and entertainment industries, the European Parliament has approved Articles 11 and 13. In a…
Human Rights Groups Demand That will.i.am Sever Ties With Salesforce
Human rights groups are calling on celebrity speakers to pull out of an upcoming Salesforce conference based on the company’s government contract with Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Will.i.am is facing pressure from several human rights adv…