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Music Biz Headlines: Canadians Shine at Glastonbury, Bob Vylan and Kneecap Investigated
Also in the headlines this week: a partial verdict is reached in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case, a new Simple Plan documentary soon debuts on Prime Video and more.
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Glastonbury Festival took place in the U.K. this weekend, and it created plenty of headlines on both sides of the pond. Controversy around Bob Vylan and Kneecap's statements on Israel continues to unfold. Meanwhile, Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, but was found guilty on two other charges.
Read about those stories and more in this week's roundup of music biz headlines.
Canadian Music Biz Headlines
Neil Young, Alanis Morissette and BadBadNotGood Graced the Glastonbury Stage in 2025
Here were the highlights from the Canadian artists' sets at the popular U.K. music festival from June 27-29. – Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
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Here's Why Concert And Event Ticket Prices Seem so High in 2025
A recent media briefing held by Live Nation provided a few answers to common questions around ticket prices — and why they seem so high. – Stuart Derdeyn, Vancouver Province
A New Book and Film Shed Light on the Enigmatic Toronto rocker Nash the Slash
He called himself Nash the Slash and he was a true one-man band, a unique blend of compositional skills and performance chops. And a new book and upcoming documentary aim to shine a light on this mysterious artist and his singularly strange career. – Pete Crighton, Toronto Star
Tom Green Announced as Host of 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards
The comic turned country artist will preside over Canada's biggest night in country music in Kelowna, B.C., on September 13. – Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
Boogey the Beat Wins The 2025 Henry Armstrong Award Celebrating Indigenous Musicians
The accolade aims to develop, elevate and support emerging Indigenous artists nationwide. – Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
Rockers Helix Marking 50 years as London Music Scene Icons
Brian Vollmer never thought he’d live past 40, let alone still be fronting a rock band five decades in. – Adshayah Sathiaseelan, London Free Press
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Lennie Gallant Named Marshal for 2025 Gold Cup and Saucer Parade
The event coincides with National Acadian Day in August. – Logan MacLean, Saltwire
Canadian Band Simple Plan Teams up with Amazon for Prime Member-Exclusive Content
Get access to a new documentary and soundtrack celebrating the band's 25-year journey in time for Prime Day on July 8. – Kate Mendonca,Edmonton Journal
101 Canadian Albums You Should Listen to Now
This collection of essential records represents the impact Canadian musicians have had on our country and on the world. – Staff, Globe & Mail
International Music Biz Headlines
The ruling marks a turning point in a case that began with Cassie Ventura’s 2023 lawsuit and ignited a broader federal investigation. – Peony Hirwani, Billboard Canada
Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury Sets Under U.K. Police Investigation
Avon and Somerset Police are reviewing remarks made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap during their Saturday sets.– Jessica Lynch, Billboard
Amyl & The Sniffers Defend Bob Vylan, Kneecap Over Glastonbury Backlash
"The British media in a frenzy about Bob Vylan and Kneecap but artists all weekend at Glastonbury from pop to rock to rap to punk to DJs spoke up onstage," the band wrote. – Billboard
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Rumblefish Inks ByteDance Deal to Provide Music Licensing Services to TikTok, CapCut
TikTok and CapCut have a new official partner providing music data, licensing, and royalty management services: Rumblefish. According to Rumblefish, the new agreement will enable music publishers to directly license both ByteDance platforms. – Music Business Worldwide
Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and Springsteen Among Live Music Acts Who Gave U.K. £10bn Lift in 2024
Report says concerts attracted record 23.5m fans, leading to unprecedented spend across British economy. – The Guardian
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What Would British Culture be Like if Oasis Had Never Existed?
Would Britpop have happened? Would bands still dream as big? As Oasis prepare for their return gig on Friday, it’s worth asking what their cultural impact has been. – Dorian Lynskey, The Guardian
Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France have acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra
The long-established label and publishing house is dedicated to promoting Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists worldwide. Founded in 1988 by José Da Silva, Paris-headquartered Lusafrica introduced Cape Verdean superstar Cesária Évora to the world.– Murray Stassen, MBW
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