The legal action means thousands of songs may be deemed in violation of copyright. This would establish a precedent for future copyright claims based on popular rhythms.
Labour promised in spring that it wants to see a cap on ticket resale prices but it will likely come up against fierce opposition from business and touts.
Despite calling the sector ‘world leading’, both Labour and the Conservatives have failed to give any concrete commitments for funding the creative industries.
The temporary boycott led to the removal of music from artists including Harry Styles Adele, Billie Eilish, Drake, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West.
As a woman who has been working in the ‘boys club’ of the UK music industry for over 30 years I can say it’s been, at best, frustrating and exhausting.
Many artists are expected to organise their own ticket sales and event promotion. This is coupled with low pay from venues and having to juggle music with other full-time jobs.
Confinement was the essence of Linda Martell’s brief career as a country star in the 1970s – and it’s the exact sort of fate that Beyoncé has sought to avoid.