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200+ music CEOs sign open letter urging investigation into UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music

The letter argues that the acquisition represents a "serious risk", with UMG reportedly already controlling 40% of the recorded music market

More than 70 artists call on Sónar to distance itself from KKR’s “complicit investments”

The festival has said that it “respects the freedom of expression of its artists”

Dialled In release statement in response to Boiler Room's acquisition by Superstruct/KKR

The UK-based South Asian dance music organisation said it will complete its scheduled projects with the streaming platform, but condemned the investments of its new parent company

Brian Eno, Ben UFO and Jyoty sign open letter calling on Field Day to distance itself from KKR

Led by Sisu Crew and other leading electronic artists, the letter calls on the London-based day festival to uphold BDS guidelines and publicly condemn the investments of the parent company of its owner, Superstruct

Napster sold for $207 million to tech startup Infinite Reality

Now a music streaming service, Napster is set to be "reimagined" as a social music platform that will "leverage AI"

Boiler Room issues statement concerning new owners Superstruct/KKR

Artists such as Ikonika and Beatrice M. have withdrawn participation in events run by the streaming platform due to concerns around the investment activity of KKR

Daytimers withdraw from Lost Village and Mighty Hoopla slots over Superstruct acquisition

The South Asian collective said it "sympathised with workers caught up in these acquisitions beyond their control" but wanted to stand by its "commitment to the Palestinian struggle"

FISHER and Dom Dolla reportedly paid £1.2 million to play at Saudi-backed golf tournament

The pair headlined the LIV golf tournament, which is funded by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Public Investment Fund, across February 14-16

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