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MMF Statement on Taylor Swift Signing Global Deal with Universal Music

Date: 21 Nov 2018 |
Posted by: Nicky Carder 

MMF release a statement following the news that Taylor Swift has signed with Universal Music in a deal, which stipulates that any Read More

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The Music Modernization Act Is Approved By US Senate & House

Date: 19 Sep 2018 |
Posted by: Nicky Carder 

The landmark copyright reform, the Music Modernization Act of 2018, has been approved by the US Senate after a lengthy Read More

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Quick Guide to the Music Modernization Act for Music Managers

Date: 13 Jun 2018 |
Posted by: Nicky Carder 

Annabella attended MIDEM last week and went to couple of very interesting sessions on US Music Modernization Act and its Read More

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PRS confront distribution errors, discuss the new live tariff, release their transparency report and elect a new board at AGM

Date: 30 May 2018 |
Posted by: Nicky Carder 

PRS confront distribution errors, discuss the new live tariff, release their transparency report and elect a new board at AGM. Read More

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MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT LAUNCHED FOR NEW ARTISTS AND MANAGERS

Date: 29 Mar 2017 |
Posted by: Fiona 

Musician representatives, the Musicians Union and Featured Artists Coalition, along with the manager’s body Music Managers Forum have joined forces Read More

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“This Is Spinal Tap” Co-Creator and “Simpsons” Star Harry Shearer Files Fraud Suit Against Vivendi

Date: 11 Nov 2016 |
Posted by: Fiona 

Harry Shearer, renowned worldwide for his voicing of 23 characters on the long-running animated television series ‘The Simpsons’, has filed Read More

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MMF President Jon Webster chairs performance royalty panel at International Live Music Conference

Date: 11 Mar 2016 |
Posted by: Charley Hullah 

Our president, Jon Webster sat down with Paul Crockford Management, SESAC, Brontone, GEMA and Maria Forte at the International Live Read More

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Our Chief Executive Talks to Billboard on Labels’ Streaming Equity and Why a Lack of Transparency Is Causing Mistrust

Date: 23 Feb 2016 |
Posted by: Charley Hullah 

On February 4th during an earnings call, Warner Music Group CEO Stephen Cooper told investors that in the event that the Read More

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Music Industry Transparency: MMF Response to IFPI and others, Rethink Music

Date: 07 Aug 2015 |
Posted by: Fiona 

By Andy Edwards, Board Director of the MMF Rethink Music, the report published by the Berklee College of Music and which Read More

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A Big Lesson: UK IP Enterprise Court Awards Damages in Performing Rights Case

Date: 06 Nov 2014 |
Posted by: Fiona 

Interesting case – the lesson here is to get the deal sorted out BEFORE any recording etc takes place. See Read More

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