Month: August 2026

The EU AI Act’s rules on AI content labeling and training are now law and enforceable. Here’s what they mean for the music business.

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The EU AI Act’s rules on AI content labeling and training are now law and enforceable. Here’s what they mean for the music business.

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MBW Explains is a series in which we dig behind the headlines, via data and context, to...

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Insolvencies mount for retail fashion

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Insolvencies mount for retail fashion

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A succession of insolvencies has highlighted the increasing pressures on the retail sector amid subdued discretionary spending,...

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Universal Music Group sells $467M in Spotify stock – artists set to be paid $100M+

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Universal Music Group sells $467M in Spotify stock – artists set to be paid $100M+

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Universal Music Group banked gross proceeds of EUR €403 million (USD $467 million) from selling part of...

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Morning Headlines

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Morning Headlines

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Yes. Corporate subscriptions are available for teams and organisations, with discounted rates as user numbers increase. Pricing...

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Spotify says it doesn’t need deals with all the majors to launch its AI covers and remixes tool

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Spotify says it doesn’t need deals with all the majors to launch its AI covers and remixes tool

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Spotify says it does not need licensing deals with all of the major record companies before it...

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Hastings weighs in on Wyloo sale

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Hastings weighs in on Wyloo sale

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Hastings Technology Metals boss Vince Catania says the plan by Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo to exit the Yangibana...

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Vetter Gave Artists the World. Getting It Back May Be Harder Than It Sounds.

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Vetter Gave Artists the World. Getting It Back May Be Harder Than It Sounds.

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MBW Views is a series of op-eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The...

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Tree says press conference gag 'not ideal'

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Tree says press conference gag 'not ideal'

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Premier Roger Cook and Georgia Tree, Labor’s candidate for the Secret Harbour by-election, have spent a second...

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Merlin signs Spotify licensing deal for AI-powered ‘fan-made’ covers and remixes

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Merlin signs Spotify licensing deal for AI-powered ‘fan-made’ covers and remixes

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Spotify has signed a licensing agreement with Merlin, the digital licensing partner for independent labels and distributors,...

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Bali Ha'i cover-up claims

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Bali Ha'i cover-up claims

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Prosecutor claims alleged thief Colin Beeck tried keep pay rise under wraps. #Bali #Ha039i #coverup #claims

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