AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming and Royalties: APRA AMCOS reported record revenue of A$857.4 million, but Australian music made up just 8.5% of domestic streams, down 37.5% in five years. Amazon Music is seeking lower songwriter royalty rates for 2028. AI and Rights: Universal Music and Sony are asking a court to make DistroKid hand over AI music data in their Suno case, while Australian music publishers say Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave songs were used to train AI without consent or payment. Industry Moves: Warner Music India is expanding its South Indian catalogue with the acquisition of Gemini Music and new partnerships. Jordan’s first vinyl pressing plant is set to open in Amman in 2027. Live Music: UK MPs have urged the competition watchdog to investigate Live Nation’s influence over the live music sector. Access and Recognition: Youth Music has opened applications for a £2.4 million fund to tackle racial inequity in the arts, and Shreya Ghoshal has joined the Recording Academy as a Grammy voting member. Charts: Jamie T scores his second consecutive UK No. 1 album, while KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” passes one billion Spotify streams.
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