AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming & Value Debate: A new take argues the streaming era didn’t just “devalue” music—listeners and the industry collectively stopped treating songs like something you pay for, shifting the business model toward ads and live as the core revenue. Royalty Accuracy Push: Music Venue Trust and Audoo team up to test how grassroots venues’ public performance royalties are calculated, using real-time audio metering across 120 UK venues after a PRS dispute. AI & Musicians’ Rights: A lawsuit claims musicians were licensed to AI tools Suno and Udio without compensation or credit, adding pressure to how labels handle AI deals. Composer Awards Cost Shock: The Ivors Academy’s composer awards open call now charges non-members £100 to be judged, sparking backlash over rising barriers for working creators. Talent Loss: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Talay Riley (Mark Orabiyi) dies at 35 after a London stabbing; police say a murder investigation is underway. Global Music Business: MTN launches One TV, aiming to compete in African streaming with airtime/mobile-money payments and market-specific viewing options. Regional Talent Infrastructure: BLK SCL! launches to scale Black music talent and ownership across northern England and devolved nations.
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