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 [
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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 nation’s 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 “living cultural heritage”. The move aligns with international standards, such as Germany’s classification of clubs as cultural venues to shield them [
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Oscar Mackenzie of Jungle Creations picks his Desert Island Ads

Desert Island Ads Nike: Write The Future Nike’s staggering spot for the 2010 World Cup is a full-fat, turbo-charged blockbuster and in this writer’s humble opinion – the last of the “great” World Cup ads. Directed by Alejandro GonzĂĄlez Iñårritu, Write The Future is a tour de force. A dizzying journey of exuberance and a 


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