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Misogyny in music industry is "endemic", requires urgent action, WEC warns

The UK Parliament committee said the "boys club" of the music industry persists despite increased participation by women and recommended reforms like nixing NDAs

A new report by the UK Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has confirmed "endemic" misogyny in the music industry and urges government and industry bodies...

85% of musicians have witnessed or experienced discrimination, survey shows

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85% of Global Majority musicians have witnessed or experienced discrimination, survey shows

81% of musicians from the Global Majority who reported experiencing racism said it had "a significant impact on their career progression"

A new report finds that 85% of musicians from the Global Majority have experienced or witnessed discrimination in the industry. Data from the 2023 Global...

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Spotify to change royalty model, including minimum stream count for payment

Changes to minimum stream count and fraud policies could help redistribute $1billion

Spotify is set to introduce a trio of significant changes to its royalty model, which the audio streaming giant hopes will ensure revenue reaches 'legitimate'...

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UK music industry to establish “landmark agreement on streaming metadata”

"Good quality metadata benefits everyone who creates and enjoys music"

The UK music industry is set to establish a “landmark agreement on streaming metadata”. Created by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and published on 31st...

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Dance music industry hit $11.3 billion in 2022, but just 20% of creators make a living from it, IMS report finds

The annual Music Business report found that 20% of artists and DJs earn enough to make electronic music their full-time career, with 45% making no income from their craft at all

The dance music industry grew to $11.3 billion last year, although that figure doesn't feed back into most artists' ability to make a living, according...

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Foundation launched to provide support for survivors of sexual abuse in music industry

"A safe space for those who have experienced physical, psychological and financial harm"

A foundation has been launched to provide support for survivors of sexual abuse in the music industry. Formed by former A&R executive Dorothy Carvello, the...

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Majority of Black music artists and professionals have faced racism in the industry, Black Lives In Music survey finds

Direct discrimination, battling assumptions, lower pay, and a lack of opportunity are just some of the problems laid out by the survey

A new study by Black Lives In Music has revealed that the majority of Black artists and music professionals have faced racism and discrimination in...

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UK music industry workers with non-visible disabilities fear disclosing their condition, new study finds

Concerns over discrimination and loss of work were major contributing factors

A new Arts Council England-funded consultation has revealed many music industry workers with non-visible disabilities are putting their health and safety at risk by not...

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EU music industry revenues down 76%, new study finds

Visual arts, books, the press, films and TV also saw declines of between 20% and 40%

EU music industry revenues are down 76% amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reports.

A new study conducted and published by the European Grouping...

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Mental health resources for music and events industry workers shared by One Industry One Voice initiative

“It’s good to talk and it’s important not to suffer alone”

One Industry One Voice (OIOV), the umbrella body of UK events associations and businesses, has shared a list of mental health resources on offer to...

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Recording studios and music video productions can continue operating during lockdown, government confirms

Live-streamed gigs may also go ahead, though without an audience

Recording studios and music video productions can continue operating during lockdown, the government has confirmed.

Following confusion amid the UK's new national coronavirus lockdown, which...

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UK Government to raise self-employment support grants to 80% for November

Support for freelancers is being doubled to reflect the extension of the furlough scheme

The UK government will increase self-employment grants from 40% to 80% of their profits to reflect the recent extension of the furlough scheme, HM Treasury has announced...