We stumbled across this wonderful story about the resurrection of what was apparently the first all-girl rock band, straight out of Haight in the sixties. It’s amazing what we find when we go down rabbit holes looking for rights owners for a song. Life on the border of music and advertising can
Do Influencers need to pay for a sync licence when they use songs in their posts? Today I address an interesting question posed by one of our clients in this episode of our Video Blog – Life on the Border of Music & Advertising. BTW – I got a new camera gadget
The verdict is finally in! Universal won big and the judge crucified Clive. He might have saved over a million dollars if he had called us first. :-) You’ll find the full transcript below: Bruce: Well, the verdict is in, and Universal Music absolutely smashed Clive Palmer in the copyright infringement case.
Yes, we went to a real concert with performers and an audience! Featuring Australia's indie darling Julia Stone, who gave us a kick-arse show. Wonderful that it's all coming back, and a big thank you to BMG. You’ll find the full transcript below: Bruce: Welcome back to our music licensing VLOG. It's
Are expert witnesses (musicologists) helpful if you go to court? Not if they cancel each other out. Plus final closing arguments from both sides. The case now rests. You’ll find the full transcript below: Bruce: So here we are almost at the end of the year and almost at the end of
The man himself, Australian politician Clive Palmer, gives evidence in the copyright infringement case brought against him by Universal Music. Number 8 of 9 episodes in a mini-series where Bruce Tweedie commentates on the evidence presented by both sides. You’ll find the full transcript below: Bruce: Here I am again, after the
Can we work effectively from a campervan? Can we provide our usual music search and sync licensing services for advertising campaigns from the Australian Outback? Is it a realistic way to have a working holiday in the Age of COVID? Two weeks on the road with Bruce, Clare, and Spike the Rottweiler/Husky
From a Campervan! More commentary on the Universal vs Clive Palmer copyright court case, while we travel around Australia. Well OK, maybe just the state of NSW – because when we planned this all the state borders were closed. You’ll find the full transcript below: Bruce: Here we are, bringing you part
Ep 28, Part 6 of the Palmer vs Universal court case. Dee Snider from Twisted Sister appears in court, as does Andrew Jenkins, the top dog from Universal. They both start laying the platform for their damages claim, but they have to win the case first! Have you been watching? We’d love
Ep 27, Part 5 of our commentary on Palmer vs Universal - Day 2 of the court hearings. This time we look at a key plank in Clive’s defence. He alleges that the Twisted Sister song “We're Not Gonna Take It” is actually just a cover version of O Come All Ye
