Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran’s YouTube views grow 62%, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today.
Pandora becomes the latest tech company to turn to private equity – via TechCrunch
Radiohead quit Coachella stage twice after technical problems – via BBC
Tubefilter reports Ed Sheeran’s YouTube channel recorded a 62% month-on-month growth to reach 1.04bn views in March. – via MusicAlly
German copyright manager GEMA FY revenues top EUR 1 bln on online music rights – via telecompaper
Ticketmaster has been accused of not doing enough to stop professional ticket touts because it also owns the resale sites GetMeIn and Seatwave. – via Guardian
Roy Orbison, Rosanne Cash, Neville Brothers Elected to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame – via VVN Music
Sony/ATV international president Guy Henderson talks global targets – via musicweek.com
PRS Foundation’s Vanessa Reed: New Writer Producer Fund will ‘level playing field’ for songwriters – via musicweek.com
Neuland Concerts has been acquired by its management from parent company Warner Music Germany. – via RotD
The UK recorded music industry grew by 5.1% in 2016 – via Music Industry Blog
R.I.P. Motown Writer Sylvia Moy 1938-2017 – via Noise11
UK Music Outlines Brexit Blueprint For Growth As Prime Minister Calls Snap Election – via Billboard
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.