Rod Yates
Rod Yates is a freelance journalist and former editor of Rolling Stone Australia, Empire and Kerrang! magazines. He founded, hosted and produced two podcast series: Humans of Music, which was adapted into a radio show and syndicated across North America on SiriusXM Volume; and Mastering Events, a B2B podcast catering for the live events industry.
Rod Yates
Rod Yates is a freelance journalist and former editor of Rolling Stone Australia, Empire and Kerrang! magazines. He founded, hosted and produced two podcast series: Humans of Music, which was adapted into a radio show and syndicated across North America on SiriusXM Volume; and Mastering Events, a B2B podcast catering for the live events industry.
Deals & Signings
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
Primary Wave Partners with the Estate of Wilson Pickett
The deal covers the singer’s catalog, as well as name, image and likeness
Primary Wave Partners with the Estate of Wilson Pickett
The deal covers the singer’s catalog, as well as name, image and likeness
Deals & Signings
Sep 4, 2026
Deals & Signings
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
Primary Wave Partners with the Estate of Wilson Pickett
The deal covers the singer’s catalog, as well as name, image and likeness
Deals & Signings
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
HarbourView Strikes Partnership with GRAMMY-Nominated Producer David Kershenbaum
Partnership covers producer royalties from recordings including Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’
HarbourView Strikes Partnership with GRAMMY-Nominated Producer David Kershenbaum
Partnership covers producer royalties from recordings including Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’
Deals & Signings
Sep 4, 2026
Deals & Signings
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
HarbourView Strikes Partnership with GRAMMY-Nominated Producer David Kershenbaum
Partnership covers producer royalties from recordings including Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’
Awards & Milestones
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
Soul Train Awards Return After Three-Year Hiatus
Spotify is a presenting partner
Soul Train Awards Return After Three-Year Hiatus
Spotify is a presenting partner
Awards & Milestones
Sep 4, 2026
Awards & Milestones
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
Soul Train Awards Return After Three-Year Hiatus
Spotify is a presenting partner
Business & Finance
Sep 4, 2026
2 min read
DEAG Founder Peter Schwenkow to Launch European Live Entertainment Group
The venture comes with the backing of Swiss private equity firm Ufenau
DEAG Founder Peter Schwenkow to Launch European Live Entertainment Group
The venture comes with the backing of Swiss private equity firm Ufenau
Business & Finance
Sep 4, 2026
Business & Finance
Sep 4, 2026
2 min read
DEAG Founder Peter Schwenkow to Launch European Live Entertainment Group
The venture comes with the backing of Swiss private equity firm Ufenau
Policy & Legal
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
DOJ Backs OpenAI in Fair Use Dispute
Argues AI training on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use
DOJ Backs OpenAI in Fair Use Dispute
Argues AI training on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use
Policy & Legal
Sep 4, 2026
Policy & Legal
Sep 4, 2026
1 min read
DOJ Backs OpenAI in Fair Use Dispute
Argues AI training on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use
Culture & Lifestyle
Sep 3, 2026
1 min read
Fabric Signs Four-Year Deal to Bring Concerts to St Paul’s Cathedral
The nightclub operator first staged an event in the London landmark in 2024
Fabric Signs Four-Year Deal to Bring Concerts to St Paul’s Cathedral
The nightclub operator first staged an event in the London landmark in 2024
Culture & Lifestyle
Sep 3, 2026
Culture & Lifestyle
Sep 3, 2026
1 min read
Fabric Signs Four-Year Deal to Bring Concerts to St Paul’s Cathedral
The nightclub operator first staged an event in the London landmark in 2024
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