Hipgnosis Songs Fund Drama Unfolds: Concord Music Makes Offer Amidst Standoff
This week, the ongoing saga at Hipgnosis took a new turn as Concord Music made a tempting offer to buy the SONG music rights fund. The bidding war intensified as Blackstone proposed a higher offer, threatening the status quo. Alchemy-backed Concord then upped their bid, edging out Blackstone in a dramatic twist.
Co-op Live Arena Struggles with Technical Issues Ahead of Launch
Meanwhile, in Manchester, the new Co-op Live arena faced technical problems that forced the last-minute cancellation of thousands of tickets for a test event. The GM of Co-op Live remarked on the challenges of grassroots venues and the need for more efficient management to avoid such issues in the future.
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In other news, the US Senate has approved a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, sparking legal battles and political maneuvers. An Amazon AI employee alleges company pressures to bend copyright rules to stay competitive. Additionally, debates on funding BBC radio and a legal threat to Drake over an AI Tupac verse in a diss track continue to make headlines.
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This week’s events in the music industry showcase a blend of drama, competition, and technical challenges, emphasizing the complex dynamics at play within the sector.