A coalition of 13 organisations representing creatives in Europe have called for a human centric approach to generative AI, built upon principles of "informed consent, transparency, fair remuneration and contractual practices."

While AI represents "an extraordinary technological advancement with immense potential to enhance various aspects of our lives, including in our sectors," the signatories added that it was crucial "to recognise that alongside these benefits, there exists a darker aspe...

BMG has acquired the recordings catalogue of Australian rock band Jet, in a deal that includes Australian and New Zealand rights to the band’s first two albums, 'Get Born' and 'Shine On', and the global royalty stream for these albums in perpetuity, as well as global rights to their third album 'Shaka Rock'.

This agreement comes in addition to the band’s existing global publishing deal with BMG signed in 2017, which includes rights to songs such as ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, ‘Look What You’...

Recorded music trade organisation the IFPI has launched four new streaming-based covering countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In each country it will be the first time ever that official rankings are being made available.

In addition to the Official MENA regional chart, the four new charts will be — the Official Egypt Chart, Official Saudi Arabia Chart, Official UAE Chart, and Official North Africa Chart (which covers Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia).

The fou...