AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Copyright: Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement for training Claude gets final approval, clearing the way for payments tied to hundreds of thousands of books. Streaming & Pricing: Apple Music raises subscription prices in India (and more regions follow), citing rising licensing costs—another hit to music budgets. AI Music Legal Fight: Sony doubles down with a fresh AI music copyright lawsuit against Udio, spotlighting the growing clash between labels and generators. Music Publishing/Label Moves: Sync agency Nothing Standard launches a publishing company with UMPG and a new label distributed via Virgin Music Group. Live Music Funding: UK grassroots venues can apply for the Music Venue Trust-led Liveline Fund, with support aimed at reducing touring risk and expanding regional access. K-pop Rollout: HYBE’s new girl group TUIDE will perform its full debut album before an official debut date. Local Scene: Tottenham’s radial opens as a 250-capacity listening-focused club and arts venue, backed by Arts Council England. Controversy & Culture: Grenoble festival organizers cut short Barbara Butch’s set after pro-Palestinian protesters escalated. New Releases: Atif Aslam teases “Subah Aye Na,” his first studio album in 18 years. Radio Policy: FCC reviews local radio ownership rules as broadcasters push for relaxed caps.
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