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German Suno ruling puts AI music licensing under the spotlight

A Munich court has ruled against generative AI music platform Suno in a significant copyright case brought by German collecting society GEMA. The decision goes beyond the question of whether copyrighted music was included in AI training data, examining whether musical works can be ‘memorised’ by a model and reproduced in its outputs.

9 August 2026Read full story →

Music publishing specialists lead MPA’s September industry course

Senior figures from Boosey & Hawkes, Schott Music, Universal Production Music and Wise Music Group will explore different areas of the publishing business during the Music Publishers Association’s two-day introductory course in London.

Music Publishers Association · 06 Aug

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UK government’s new music plan promises to connect classrooms, communities and careers

The government’s music strategy places education, access and grassroots development within a single national music ecosystem. Its ambitions have been warmly received, but sector leaders warn that long-term funding, effective coordination and meaningful involvement of practitioners will determine whether the plan delivers lasting change.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 15 Jul

HKPAX 2026: turning cultural exchange into international opportunity

Hong Kong

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HKPAX 2026: turning cultural exchange into international opportunity

Returning to Hong Kong in October, the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo aims to move beyond the conventional arts-market model, creating practical pathways for touring, collaboration and exchange across Asia-Pacific and the wider international performing arts sector. Co-Director Anne Chan discusses the ambitions behind HKPAX 2026.

Hong Kong Arts Development Council · 22 Jul

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Conference23 Aug, 9 am – 28 Aug 2026, 1 am

World Symposium on Choral Music

International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM)

Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre, Macau, Macao

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Conference30 Aug 2026

EPTA UK Conference 2026

EPTA UK

Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Connections Through Culture 2026

Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available for projects that enable cross-cultural exchange, creative partnership and long-term international collaboration. Applications must involve at least one UK-based partner and at least one partner based in an eligible participating country.

British Council 2 days left