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Federal Judge Rejects DoJ 100% Licensing Decision
A Federal Rate Court Judge has ruled in favor of BMI, rejecting the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent consent which included 100% song licensing. While the DoJ decision sent shockwaves through the industry, yesterday’s was a cause for celebration. __________________________________ A BMI Rate Court judge has ruled that fractional licensing…
Music Publishing News Roundup: Friday, September 16, 2016
The European Commission will be reforming European copyright laws, and plan to force sites like YouTube to pay more to creators and rights holders. The plans also call for easier access to online content across all EU countries and to reform copyright rules for research and education. Jean-Claude Juncker, president…
Concord Bicycle Music launches joint venture with The Really Useful Group
Warner/Chappell exec Sean Patrick Flahaven named founding CEOThe post Concord Bicycle Music launches joint venture with The Really Useful Group appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Starstruck Writers Group Signs Evan Coffman
Starstruck Writers Group has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with songwriter and producer […]
ole, City National Bank Announce $500 Million Credit Facility
ole has secured a $500 million USD credit facility from 12 U.S. and Canadian banks led by City National Bank […]
Ole Lands $500 Million Credit Line To Fund Aquisitions
Independent music publisher Ole has received a $500 million credit line to fuel acquisitions. It part of a trend that has seen everyone from venture capitalists to established publishers vying for song catalogs. ole, the independent music publishing and rights management company, has secured a $500 million USD credit facility…
Pianist Holly Bowling Creates Grateful Dead Tribute [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, PledgeMusic speaks with talented piano player and transcriptionist Holly Bowling about her latest work, a Grateful Dead tribute album titled Better Left Unsung, a followup to her first work transcribing Phish’s music. _________________________________ Guest Post from PledgeMusic News It wasn’t long ago when Holly Bowling used her…
AIMP Selects Six For Second Annual Songwriters Series
Six rising songwriters have been chosen for the second annual Songwriters Series presented by […]
A Guide To The DoJ’s Ruling On 100% Licensing
The recent and decidedly unpopular ruling by the Department of Justice regarding 100% licensing has left many in the industry confused as to what the ruling actually means for the music business. The following chart contains a summary of the ruling, helping to clarify the decision’s overall impact. _____________________________ Guest…