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News May 12, 2017

Fyre Fest hit with seventh lawsuit, Universal’s streaming growth slows, and more

Fyre Fest hit with seventh lawsuit, Universal’s streaming growth slows, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know this morning.

The European Union‘s executive is planning a possible law to deal with complaints about unfair trading practices by leading online players such as Apple and Google – via Reuters

Universal’s streaming growth is slowing down – but still provided $500m in Q1 – via MBW

MC Sinks takes out 2017 Hilltop Hoods Initiative. Sinks receives a $10,000 grant from Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS which he will put towards manufacturing and promoting an album. – via APRA AMCOS

Fyre Festival Just Got Hit With Its Seventh Lawsuit – via Vulture

Kram has selected the successful applicants for this year’s One Eye on the Stranger (OEOTS) mentorship and residency program. They are:

Tasmania – Mary Shannon

Queensland – Leanne Tennant

Victoria – Rhea Caldwell

NSW – Julia Wylie

Western Australia – Vanessa Hopes

South Australia – Alex Rajkowski

Northern Territory – David Crowe

Warner Music UK has unveiled Chris Bovill and John Allison (Channel 4) will be the leadership team for The Firepit, its original creative content and production studio. – via Music Week

LiveStyle, the company formerly known as SFX Entertainment, has named former label exec Chris Monaco as Chief Revenue Officer, Brand Partnerships, and Sponsorships. – via IQ

Snowtunes’ 2017 festival has grown in size and diversity – offering even more performances to cater for the masses. – via Snowtunes

Barry Manilow has been given a BMI award for his service to songwriting. – via Express

Amazon unveiled the Echo Show, a WiFi-enabled home device with a seven-inch screen that is the newest addition to its Alexa-powered Echo range of home hubs that plays media and responds to voice commands – via TechCrunch

Rockin’ For West Papua dates have been set for a weekend of global action from Friday 6th October to Sunday 8th October. – via Facebook

This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.

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