Monday 4.4.2016
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Jeff Bezos’ Rocket Company Launches and Lands Private Rocket for Third Time
Plus: Scientists have invented fake skin that can grow hair and sweat.
GHS Strings Launch Limited Edition Infinity Steels
GHS Strings Are Delighted To Reveal Their Limited Edition Infinity Steels Coated Roundwound Electric Bass Strings
Drum Workshop Inks Worldwide Distribution Deal With KickPort INTERNATIONAL
DW To Market And Sell Established Sound Enhancement Product Line
Music Industry Campaign Prompts Action From Government To Help Protect UK Music Venues
UK Music, Music Venue Trust And Musicians’ Union Welcome New Government Legislation To Protect Music Venues
EBU Strikes Deal To Develop Eurovision Song Contest In Asia
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Has Signed An Exclusive Option With Australian Associate SBS
Sony And Jackson Estate Reach Agreement For Sony To Acquire Remaining Half Of Sony/ATV Music Publishing
The MOU Calls For Total Payments Of 750 Million U.S. Dollars, Which Includes A Lump Sum Payment By SCA Of Approximately 733 Million
Digital Music Group Calls On Nigerian Fed Govt To Activate Private Copy Levy
The Group Made Up Of Top Music Industry Practitioners And Stakeholders From Related Digital Service Providers And Regulators
National Recording Registry Recognizes “Mack The Knife,” Motown And Mahler
“Piano Man,” “I Will Survive” And Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game Receive Designation
NMPA And Spotify Announce Landmark Industry Agreement For Unmatched U.S. Publishing And Songwriting Royalties
Allowing Independent And Major Publishers To Claim And Receive Royalties For Certain Compositions Used On Spotify