Chinese government launches a new crackdown on: karaoke songs. From gaming to music streaming, the Chinese government has been hitting the technology industry with new rules, fines and a general crackdown designed to reset its compass for the coming years.

Lollapalooza controversy plays out – but seems like good news for festivals.

Jack White's Third Man Records expands into London, with retail space and live venue. 

Beat marketplace Beatclub has partnered with Horizon Fintex, a company that powers digital stock exchange Upstream and fan engagement platform Global Fan Exchange (GFX).

The government finally announce an insurance scheme for Live Music events. The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, said it was a partnership with Lloyd’s for a “live events reinsurance scheme” worth more than £750m.

The UK has still not experienced the full implications of Brexit – which officially began in January. Since then, there has been serious frustration amongst touring artists about a perceived lack of guidance on how post-Brexit touring works.

The singer-songwriter, who has been largely persona non grata in the music business since multiple women alleged abuse beginning in early 2019, has taken to Instagram to beg record labels for “a second chance to make some music,” saying he is “scared” he will lose his home, his studio and his indie label.

Honouring young British and Irish songwriters and composers with exceptional potential and ambition, the Ivors Academy have announced the nominees for this year's award