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8th Jul 2009
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The Government’s final Digital Britain report was released on 16th June. The report aimed to address the expansion of digital media channels, and the various issues facing content providers in the digital age including broadband speeds, online piracy and license fees.
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Speaking of individual lawsuits against file-sharers, a woman was recently ordered to pay a $1.9 million (£1.2m) fine in the only music copyright violation case to go to trial in the United States. Jammie Thomas-Rasset, 32, was accused of illegally sharing 24 specific songs by artists such as Green Day and a jury in Minnesota ruled that she had violated music copyright and must pay damages to the record industry.
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It seems that it is almost that time of year again. On Saturday 18th July, the third annual NARC. Fest will take place across numerous venues within the Ouseburn Valley in Newcastle.
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Recently announced stats from the PRS For Music reveal that top artists in the live sector including Kylie Minogue (pictured above), Bruce Springsteen and Madonna generated £403 million in touring revenues in the UK last year, which is up 30% on 2007 when £331 million was made.
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This month’s Generator spotlight shines on Wearside pop eccentrics Frankie and the Heartstrings.
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Three major global artist management companies have announced a joint venture that will allow artists to retain their own copyright.
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MySpace is to cut approximately two thirds of its 450-strong workforce outside of the US.
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Conor McNicholas has resigned as Editor of NME Magazine following a seven-year tenure at the publication. Announcing the news via his Twitter account McNicholas wrote: “I have resigned. Seven years as NME Editor coming to an end.”
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The month in music- Our soundtrack to July for you to enjoy. The heat-waves, the tragic musical deaths, the mega gigs, the festivals, the reunions, the hottest new tunes- Its all here if you listen carefully.
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