From Universal Music’s fresh round of layoffs to Spotify’s catalog surge… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
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SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, others sue Washington, D.C., to block its 10% cap on ticket resale prices
The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction against the District's RESALE Act, which is set to apply from January 1, 2027. Source
Warner Chappell Music signs My Chemical Romance to exclusive worldwide publishing deal
Warner Chappell will oversee the catalog's global rights administration, copyright protection, and sync licensing across film, television, and video games. Source
Live Nation calls FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit ‘misguided,’ says agency is trying to ‘flip the Act on its head’
If the FTC wins, ticketing companies that run their own resale marketplaces could be held liable for reselling tickets they knew, or should have known. Source
AEG Presents acquires Auguri Productions, which has worked with Stromae, Angèle, and David Guetta
Auguri Productions is the Paris-based artist development and concert production company co-founded by Charles Bensmaine. Source
Chance the Rapper wins second trial against ex-manager Pat Corcoran, who must hand over merch vendor payments – and up to $1.5M in fees, according to Chance’s team
The ruling does not put a number on what Corcoran owes, but representatives for Chance say he is likely to forfeit up to $1.5 million in management fees. Source
Mohnish Sani appointed Head of Strategy and Growth for HYBE Americas
The role is newly created at the company, which oversees HYBE's business in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Source
Donald Trump signs American Music Tourism Act into law, tasking Commerce Department with promoting travel to US music sites and events
Under the Act, music tourism covers travel to attend a festival, a concert, or another live musical performance or music-related special event. Source
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From Universal Music’s fresh round of layoffs to Spotify’s catalog surge… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
Music Business Worldwide • 10/16/2026SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, others sue Washington, D.C., to block its 10% cap on ticket resale prices
Music Business Worldwide • 10/15/2026Warner Chappell Music signs My Chemical Romance to exclusive worldwide publishing deal
Music Business Worldwide • 10/15/2026Live Nation calls FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit ‘misguided,’ says agency is trying to ‘flip the Act on its head’
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