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.