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.
Tech & Innovation
Jun 8, 2026
2 min read
ROSTR Unveils Plans to Simplify Venue Discovery, Partners With NIVA
Forthcoming ROSTR Venues product will offer the largest and fastest venue directory in the world
ROSTR Unveils Plans to Simplify Venue Discovery, Partners With NIVA
Forthcoming ROSTR Venues product will offer the largest and fastest venue directory in the world
Tech & Innovation
Jun 8, 2026
Tech & Innovation
Jun 8, 2026
2 min read
ROSTR Unveils Plans to Simplify Venue Discovery, Partners With NIVA
Forthcoming ROSTR Venues product will offer the largest and fastest venue directory in the world
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Live
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Tickets.ie Shuts Suddenly, Leaving Irish Festivals Facing Financial Losses
The DEAG-owned company was Ireland’s largest independent ticketing platform
Tickets.ie Shuts Suddenly, Leaving Irish Festivals Facing Financial Losses
The DEAG-owned company was Ireland’s largest independent ticketing platform
Live
Jun 8, 2026
Live
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Tickets.ie Shuts Suddenly, Leaving Irish Festivals Facing Financial Losses
The DEAG-owned company was Ireland’s largest independent ticketing platform
Marketing & Brand
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
10K Projects Forms Joint Venture with Runway Records
Runway was founded by Atlantic VP of A&R Ben Bijur
10K Projects Forms Joint Venture with Runway Records
Runway was founded by Atlantic VP of A&R Ben Bijur
Marketing & Brand
Jun 8, 2026
Marketing & Brand
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
10K Projects Forms Joint Venture with Runway Records
Runway was founded by Atlantic VP of A&R Ben Bijur
Deals & Signings
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Lito Music
The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Lito Music
The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
Deals & Signings
Jun 8, 2026
Deals & Signings
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Lito Music
The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
2 min read
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
2 min read
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
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