Music Business Worldwide News

1. The music industry shouldn’t kid itself: Piracy was never killed by streaming… but it might be more valuable than you think.

   Piracy is still thriving, says MUSO boss Andy Chatterley – but could it be used to convert more people to paid streaming?

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2. A2IM’s Head of Label Relations Patrick Ferrell joins AudioSalad as Head Of Business Development

   Distribution and delivery platform AudioSalad continues expansion with key hire

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3. Tencent wins Jay Chou copyright lawsuit against NetEase – report

   Chou is as the center of a paywall strategy for Tencent Music Entertainment

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4. Can AWAL promote artists on US radio as effectively as a major label?

   In2une founder Dale Connone tells us about the company’s history, successes, global expansion plans now that it’s a part of Kobalt

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5. The Ticket Factory hires Noel Edwards as Commercial Director

   Exec has previously worked for the likes of Songkick and Crowdsurge

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6. Hi-Res music service Qobuz drops MP3 streaming tier

   Platform launched in the US in February

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7. Mark Krajewski and Roger James join Executive Leadership Team at PRS for Music

   Execs join as Chief Information Officer and Chief Commercial Officer & General Counsel

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8. How Universal’s VYRL Originals is spearheading a non-film music revolution in India

   Devraj Sanyal, Universal's local CEO, says Indian music industry is witnessing a 'sea change moment'

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9. BMG makes ‘significant investment’ in US business with development of new L.A-based facility

   BMG's Los Angeles operation is its biggest global territory – some way ahead of the UK

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10. RaeLynn inks worldwide recordings deal with Round Here Records & AWAL

    Forthcoming EP is expected for release early 2020

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