Fyre Fest hit with seventh lawsuit, Universal's streaming growth slows, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. The European Union's executive is planning a possible law to deal with complaints about unfair trading practices by leading online…

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning.
The European Union's executive is planning a possible law to deal with complaints about unfair trading practices by leading online players such as Apple and Google - via Reuters
Universal’s streaming growth is slowing down – but still provided $500m in Q1 - via MBW
MC Sinks takes out 2017 Hilltop Hoods Initiative. Sinks receives a $10,000 grant from Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS which he will put towards manufacturing and promoting an album. - via APRA AMCOS
Fyre Festival Just Got Hit With Its Seventh Lawsuit - via Vulture
Kram has selected the successful applicants for this year’s One Eye on the Stranger (OEOTS) mentorship and residency program. They are:


Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
Tasmania - Mary Shannon
Queensland - Leanne Tennant
Victoria - Rhea Caldwell
NSW - Julia Wylie
Western Australia - Vanessa Hopes
South Australia - Alex Rajkowski
Northern Territory - David Crowe
Warner Music UK has unveiled Chris Bovill and John Allison (Channel 4) will be the leadership team for The Firepit, its original creative content and production studio. - via Music Week
LiveStyle, the company formerly known as SFX Entertainment, has named former label exec Chris Monaco as Chief Revenue Officer, Brand Partnerships, and Sponsorships. - via IQ
Snowtunes’ 2017 festival has grown in size and diversity - offering even more performances to cater for the masses. - via Snowtunes
Barry Manilow has been given a BMI award for his service to songwriting. - via Express
Amazon unveiled the Echo Show, a WiFi-enabled home device with a seven-inch screen that is the newest addition to its Alexa-powered Echo range of home hubs that plays media and responds to voice commands - via TechCrunch
Rockin’ For West Papua dates have been set for a weekend of global action from Friday 6th October to Sunday 8th October. - via Facebook
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