Music Business News: Europe

Confidence in a crisis.

When artists are wrongfully accused of transgression, it can be career-ending. One go-to expert in reputation management explains how he helps stars navigate their way back to public acceptability – and why he has firm rules over who he will, and won’t, help…

Why the ‘Long Fat Tail’ of the Oasis catalog will Live Forever

The following MBW Explains article was written by Will Page, the author of 'Pivot: Eight Principles for Transforming Your Business' and the former Chief Economist for both Spotify and PRS for Music

Aimee Jessiman appointed UK Head of Management at Three Six Zero

Jessiman works on global talent such as Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia

Lightroom has previously produced immersive events for Billie Eilish and Coldplay. Now it’s secured investment and IP from Reservoir Media to create more music experiences

Reservoir will provide 'best-in-class IP' for Lightroom’s immersive experiences

Laura Bessell appointed CFO at Key Production Group

Exec will report directly to CEO and Founder Karen Emanuel

Pixie Pickering promoted to VP Creative & Writer Services, Co-Head of Sync at Sony Music Publishing

Pickering will continue to report to Tim Major, Co-Managing Director UK and President & David Ventura, Co-Managing Director UK, SVP International.

AB InBev apologizes for ‘$0 spent on music rights’ ad boast after Budweiser Cannes Lions win

The beer giant's claim that it had “$0 spent on music rights” prompted a backlash from the music industry

‘I remember thinking, no way, I’m not doing that, it’s too much pressure.’

MBW’s partnership with the Did Ya Know? podcast continues, with Adrian Sykes talking to Kay Wrate, MD of Warp Publishing