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MPs press competition watchdog to probe live music industry's 'dominant' firms
A government committee has urged the competition watchdog to launch a probe into the UK's live music industry and the most “dominant firms”. The Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said on 18 October it is…
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help…
London bus passengers could face £100 fines for blasting music out loud
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Londoners who blast music or videos from…
Kylie Minogue songs already used to train AI as tech firms 'strong-arm' Australian government, music body warns
AI has already been trained on the works of Australian artists including Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave without compensation, the peak global body for music rights has claimed, as the Australian government has been warned against giving in to…
Rosalía on 'Lux' and her devotion to music
New York's Metropolitan Opera House seemed a fitting setting to chat with the Spanish pop artist Rosalía after the global tour for her latest album, 'Lux' (which is Latin for light). 'I really like how concentrated the energy is in spaces…
Jesse Eisenberg based new film on musical theatre as 'it's the world I know'
Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg said he was inspired to base his latest film around musical theatre because “it's the world I know”. Eisenberg, 43, has appeared in films such as Zombieland and Now You See Me, and earned an Oscar…
Nuisance passengers who blast out music on trains face fines of up to £1,000
Nuisance passengers who vape or litter on buses or play blaring music on trains will face new fines under an antisocial behaviour crackdown. Rail travellers who refuse to stop playing music or videos from their phone when asked by authorised staff…
Becky G Opens Up About Mental Health as Latin Grammys Celebrate Women in Music
Featureflash / Depositphotos.com Becky G is encouraging more open conversations about mental health while the Latin music industry recognizes women making an impact behind the scenes and onstage. During the World Mental Health Day Festival in New…
Voice of Music Festival offers five days of music in Israel's North
Best-selling late 17th-early 18th-century English playwright William Congreve hit the curative psychological nail on the head when he observed: “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” Indeed, it undoubtedly does, but there are…
Loud Phone Calls, Music On Trains May Land You In Jail
The directive has come from Southern Railway. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Southern Railway has issued new rules against loud music on trains and stations, imposing fines up to Rs 1,000 and jail up to six months for repeat offenders.
Ex-NCT member sees opportunity in K-pop music for kids
K-pop songs have long rung out across Korean kindergartens and elementary school classrooms, but few of them were ever written with children in mind. Former NCT member Mark Lee says he wants to fill that gap himself with what he calls 'kids-pop.'…
Philly Music Fest celebrates 10th anniversary with packed week of shows
Since starting in 2017, the festival has expanded from two days to a full week. Headliners included The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sweet Pill. From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let…
Amazon Music Seeks Lower Songwriter Rates For 2028
Amazon Music asked federal royalty judges to cut songwriter rates for 2028 through 2032, drawing sharp criticism from the National Music Publishers' Association. The company sought a 13.4% revenue rate for standalone and ad-supported music…
Hefty fines for train passengers playing loud music, vaping or littering
The UK government has announced new rules to crack down on antisocial behaviour on public transport. New rules granting local authorities the power to fine passengers who play music or videos loudly on buses or trains could now lead to hefty…
Bus and train passengers to be hit with £1,000 fines under new music rules
Individuals who play music aloud on public transport could be hit with fines reaching £1,000 under a clampdown on antisocial conduct unveiled by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Councils are being urged to utilise fresh powers to issue penalties…
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