AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRights and AI: UMG and Sony are asking a court to make distributor DistroKid disclose AI music-upload data in their Suno case, while Amazon Music is seeking lower songwriter rates for 2028—a proposal facing sharp opposition from publishers. Market Power: UK MPs have urged the competition watchdog to investigate Live Nation’s dominance of live music. Catalogues and Royalties: Warner Music India is expanding its South Indian reach with the Gemini Music catalogue and new partnerships; Musixmatch has acquired Music Reports as it builds a rights-and-royalties platform. Industry Health: APRA AMCOS reported record FY26 revenue of A$857.4 million, but Australian music’s share of domestic streams has fallen to 8.5%. Access and Equity: Jordan’s first vinyl pressing plant is planned for Amman in 2027, aiming to cut costs for regional artists and labels. Youth Music has also opened applications for a £2.4 million fund supporting organisations tackling racial inequity in the UK arts.
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