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Universal Music Group has threatened to remove music from TikTok

In an open letter, Universal has accused the platform of "bullying", after talks surrounding a new music rights deal

Legendary house vocalist Michael Watford has died

The US singer reached the top of the charts throughout the ‘90s and ‘00s

Montreal officials cut funding for MTL 24/24, despite 24-hour nightlife pledge

The non-profit has reportedly been forced to lay off employees and terminate contracts, as well as cancel this year's Montreal Night Summit

Apple Music to increase royalties on Spatial Audio tracks by 10%

According to the streaming platform, plays on tracks utilising the technology have "more than tripled" since it was introduced in 2021

Sunju Hargun, Wata Igarashi, Mr Ho named in Dekmantel’s “biggest line-up to date”

More Asian talents included in the 200+ list of artists performing at the festival’s 10th year

Berlin Senate drops controversial "anti-discrimination clause" for arts funding

Introduced in December last year, the clause had required cultural institutions to adhere to the IHRA definition of anti-semitism

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AlphaTheta Corporation, owners of Pioneer DJ, announce new brand AlphaTheta

Brand-new music products will land from AlphaTheta this week

Over a million "manipulated" versions of copyrighted tracks found on streaming platforms

New data reveals that these sped-up and slow-down edits take millions away from rightful copyright owners

Check out this hydraulic-powered "moving" DJ booth in Rotterdam

Built in 2011, the "world's first moving DJ booth" at nightclub Toffler is able to move seamlessly across the dancefloor through the night

Los Angeles techno legend Silent Servant has died

Last year the Sandwell Disrict member released a record, ‘In Memoriam’, described as a "deeply personal memoir of a 30-plus year career"

Southbank Centre to host event series celebrating South Asian music and culture

The four-day takeover is set to take place in March, featuring performances curated by Dialled In

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram set to go head-to-head in charity DJ battle

The mayors of Manchester and Liverpool return for their third DJ battle to raise money for homeless charity A Bed Every Night

Significant layoffs announced at Pitchfork amid merger with GQ

Several senior staff members, including the publication's Editor-in-Chief, have been made redundant as part of a "restructuring" by owners Condé Nast

Pioneering Detroit DJ Mike Brown has died following cancer battle

A fundraiser has been set up to support costs for the late DJ's funeral

The BBC is holding an auction of rare vinyl and audio equipment from its archive

Among lots are an original "Type B" console, an "ON AIR" BBC Lightbox and rare vintage vinyl records

Just 12.8% of independent artists say they have released music on vinyl, new report claims

Wax sales rose to their highest level in 16 years in 2023

Prince's estate faces new lawsuit, following internal dispute

An agreement made in 2022 is now under threat, surrounding the legal rights of the late artist’s $156 million estate

Women of Music India announces its launch

The foundation is set to foster more inclusivity, empowerment and growth of women in the industry

Women’s safety, funding, drug testing and more to be covered at Night Time Economy Summit

The event on 8-9 February in Greater Manchester comes via NTIA, Defected Records & VibeLab

Saffron teams up with Black Artist Database for global music production workshops

The series will run online for three months for women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people

Jyoty and Manuka Honey withdraw from Berlin's CTM festival

The artists have joined 850+ culture sector workers participating in Strike Germany, opposing the "intensifying crackdown" on those expressing solidarity with Palestinians