Warner nears deal with Spotify, Hype Machine launches crowdfunding campaign, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today.
Warner Music boss nears royalty deal with Spotify – via New York Post
Spotify, said to be valued at $13bn, is considering listing its shares directly on the NYSE – via Billboard
Winners announced for the 2017 Australian Jazz Bell Awards – via JazBell
Live music venues in Victoria have the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 to support sound proofing and sound reduction projects. – via Music Victoria
Hype Machine launches crowdfunding campaign to stay afloat – via Hypem
Solicitor John Reid has been made a director of seven of George Michael’s multi-million pound music firms – via The Sun
Music Victoria and APRA AMCOS offer free Tax & Accounting workshop for artists – via Music Victoria
Copyright Issues Take Center Stage at Music Biz 2017 Conference – via Billboard
Katy Perry Announces New Album Title ‘Witness’ – music times
MQA and Merlin announce multi-year agreement – via Music Week
Hanson To Be Inducted Into Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame – via Newson6
AYLA signs Caroline Australia and Select Music. Listen to new single ‘Shallow End; below:
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.