Musicians Union Challenges Major Labels on AI Compensation
Photo credits: Luca Luperto The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG), alleging that the major labels violated their collective bargaining agreement regarding the use of music by AI companies. Filed on Friday, June 5, the lawsuit claims that UMG and WMG have licensed sound recordings featuring AFM-represented musicians to AI music companies Suno and Udio without providing proper compensation or credit to the performers. The union further [âŠ]
NTIA Urges UK Government to Designate Nightclubs as Cultural Institutions to Curb Venue Closures
Photo credit: Harrison Haines The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has urged the UK Government to designate nightclubs as cultural institutions, citing their role as vital creative ecosystems and the nationâs history as a global leader in club culture, as per reporting by DJ Mag. Warning of alarming closure rates, the NTIA seeks protection against redevelopment to preserve this âliving cultural heritageâ. The move aligns with international standards, such as Germanyâs classification of clubs as cultural venues to shield them [âŠ]
Coke cranks up the VAR tension
Coca-Cola has been sponsoring the FIFA World Cup in various guises since 1950 (the year mighty England deigned to enter only to be knocked out by the USA) so, once again on home territory, Coke is giving it its best shot. Hereâs the first of what seems to be a series from WPPâs Open X âŠ
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Oscar Mackenzie of Jungle Creations picks his Desert Island Ads
Desert Island Ads Nike: Write The Future Nikeâs staggering spot for the 2010 World Cup is a full-fat, turbo-charged blockbuster and in this writerâs humble opinion â the last of the âgreatâ World Cup ads. Directed by Alejandro GonzĂĄlez Iñårritu, Write The Future is a tour de force. A dizzying journey of exuberance and a âŠ
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Take On Me
Now if this doesn’t put you in a summer mood, you aren’t going to get there for all the sweet tea in China….
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Chris Lake, the Knicks, a Battle With the Weather & Renegade Stages in NYC: 5 Best Moments
After the New York Knicks won game two of the NBA finals on Friday (June 5), Lake played the final moments of the victory on a screen behind him on stage.
Rushâs Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist: Every Song Played at the First Show
The legendary Canadian rockers launched their massive Fifty Something tour on Sunday night (June 7) at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
What the best festival brands understand about community
What feeling are we trying to leave our audience with? Thatâs the first question I ask any brand that wants to show up at a festival or a live event, and itâs the one most of them canât answer fast. They can tell me the budget, the activation footprint, the impression target they promised someone âŠ
Bob Dylan Plays âYou Ainât Goinâ Nowhereâ for First Time in 14Â Years
Dylan opened the show with the 1967 song, last played live in 2012, with guitarists Doug Lancio and Bob Britt providing light backing vocals.
