Apple Corps to Build 100,000 Sq Ft Beatles Experience in Liverpool

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Apple Corps, the Beatles’ management company, plans to open a 100,000 square foot immersive attraction in Liverpool in 2028. The venue will be positioned as a permanent tourist destination in the city where the band formed, with Apple Corps CEO Tom Greene drawing comparisons to Elvis Presley’s Graceland and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood.

The project signals a push to formalize and monetize Beatles tourism in Liverpool through a dedicated, large-scale site rather than the scattered museums and walking tours currently serving fans. Further details on financing, partners and exact location have not been disclosed.

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ICMP: AI Companies Pressuring Australia to Weaken Copyright Protections

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The International Confederation of Music Publishers has accused artificial intelligence companies of pushing Australia to loosen copyright law, claiming the country is the only one giving serious consideration to AI-driven exceptions for rights holders. The ICMP argues this amounts to lobbying pressure aimed at securing favorable terms for AI firms to use copyrighted material without proper licensing.

The organization also pointed to evidence that songs by Kylie Minogue have already been used to train AI systems, citing it as proof that unauthorized use of musical works is already occurring and that stronger, not weaker, protections are needed.

The report adds to mounting friction between music rights organizations and AI developers globally, as publishers push back against proposed regulatory changes they say would undermine songwriter and publisher income.

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Barbara Cane to Retire From BMI After 50 Years, Will Advise CEO Mike O’Neill

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Barbara Cane is retiring from BMI after a 50-year career at the performing rights organization, the company announced Tuesday (October 20). She will remain involved in an advisory capacity to CEO Mike O’Neill following her departure from her current role.

Cane’s tenure spans five decades at BMI, making her one of the longest-serving executives in the performing rights sector. Details on her successor and transition timeline were not disclosed.

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ONErpm Taps Iasmine Amazonas as Chief Marketing Officer in Marketing Overhaul

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ONErpm has appointed Iasmine Amazonas as Chief Marketing Officer, part of a restructuring of the distribution and label services company’s 200-person global marketing division.

Isaac Miranda has also been named Global Marketing Director under the new structure. The moves signal a broader push by ONErpm to reorganize how it supports artists and clients across its international marketing operations.

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AI Piano Tutor Startup ArtMaster Closes $2.4M Seed Round

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Prague-based startup ArtMaster has raised a $2.4 million seed round for its AI-powered piano learning app, Artie. The company was previously backed by former YouTube CEO Robert Kyncl, and the new round includes investment from music-tech company Moises.

The funding will support further development of ArtMaster’s technology, which uses AI to help users learn piano. The deal adds to a growing wave of investor interest in AI-driven music education and practice tools.

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Hunter Moss Premieres New Single “Let You Down” via Americana UK

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New Jersey singer-songwriter Hunter Moss has premiered his new single “Let You Down” via Americana UK. According to the announcement, the track deals with self-sabotage, inner conflict and the impulse to walk away from one’s life and expectations, imagery that surfaces in the song’s reference to moving to the sea.

Moss developed his guitar-based songwriting after studying through online Berklee College of Music courses and later at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, following time spent in Tucson’s local music scene as a sound engineer. His early work draws on folk and Americana, with touchstones including Mumford & Sons, Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan and Caamp, while he has said he wants to move toward more atmospheric, dream-pop-influenced territory in future releases.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Meijin (nothingsshockingmedia.com).

Daytime TV Share ‘Meditate’ Video Ahead of New Album ‘Rodeo’

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Daytime TV released a music video for their new single “Meditate” on Monday. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming album Rodeo, due out February 19 and produced by Pete Hutchings, whose credits include Royal Blood, Foals and Gang of Youths.

According to the band’s representatives, the album reflects frontman Will Irvine’s recovery after a serious health scare in which doctors struggled to diagnose a rare condition later identified as Still’s disease. The band describes the record as shaped by that experience.

Rodeo is available for pre-save ahead of its February release.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Jack Kaye, outsideorganisation.com.

System of a Down to Play Rose Bowl in June 2027, Their Only North American Date

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System of a Down will perform at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium on June 5, 2027, with Pierce the Veil as support, marking the band’s first-ever show at the venue. The concert, promoted by Live Nation and 30e, is billed as System of a Down’s only North American performance in 2027. The Rose Bowl date joins a run of previously announced 2027 shows in Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington.

The announcement follows what the band describes as a sold-out European and UK summer stadium tour, including multiple nights in Paris, London and Warsaw. It also comes amid celebrations of the 25th anniversary of System of a Down’s album Toxicity, marked last week with an exhibition at Beyond the Streets in Los Angeles featuring artifacts from the album’s era.

Tickets go on sale to the public October 26 via Ticketmaster, with an artist presale beginning October 23. Fans can register for presale access through October 21. Pierce the Veil, currently touring behind sold-out dates at Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks and the Kia Forum according to the announcement, will support the Rose Bowl show.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

Papa Roach Set 30-Date 2027 ‘Rise of the Roach’ US Tour with Ice Nine Kills, Ninth Key

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Papa Roach will return to US arenas and amphitheaters in 2027 with a 30-date leg of its “Rise of the Roach Tour,” running May 11 through June 27. Ice Nine Kills and Ninth Key will support on all dates, with stops including Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Chicago’s Pavilion at Northerly Island, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center.

The run follows a 2025 version of the tour that the band’s camp describes as highly successful across 34 stops. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix said in a statement that the band is eager to tour again with Ice Nine Kills and to introduce audiences to Ninth Key, while Ice Nine Kills’ Spencer Charnas called the pairing an honor.

Tickets go on general sale October 23, preceded by a Spotify Reserved presale, artist presales and a Citi cardmember presale earlier that week. According to the announcement, $1 from each ticket sold will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an organization Papa Roach has supported since 2023.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

Serato Launches DJ App for iOS Alongside Serato DJ 5.0

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Serato has released Serato DJ for iOS, a mobile version of its DJ software for iPhone and iPad, launching alongside the desktop update Serato DJ 5.0. The company says the app extends its DJ platform beyond laptops, aiming to give users a portable tool for practicing, preparing sets and performing.

According to Serato, the iOS app carries over core desktop features such as Stems, FX, DVS support, recording and performance controls, and adds new Serato DJ 5.0 features including Lucid Beatgrids, Open Streaming, Cue Loops and an iOS Transfer tool for moving tracks, crates and metadata between laptop and mobile. The app also supports more than 120 hardware devices from brands including AlphaTheta, Hercules, Numark, Pioneer DJ, Rane and Roland, and offers integrated streaming access to Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud and Beatport. Serato DJ for iOS is available now on the App Store.

The launch is accompanied by a marketing campaign called “DJ Everywhere,” featuring short films with DJs A-Trak, DJ Miss Milan, Nick Cheo and Magie Hue.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Layal Brown, hustleandco.com.