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december 14, 2021

My new book ‘The All-Round Musician’ is now available

On 9th December 2021, Bindu De Knock and CrossLink Legal launched the new publication The All-Round Musician: How to Build a Sustainable Career in the Music Business. This easy-to-read guide provides a clear pathway for musicians at all stages of their career, allowing them to succeed at what they love. How do you use music rights to generate income? When do you hire a good…
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oktober 7, 2021

Tina Turner sells music rights to BMG

Photo by Vera Tammen Tina Turner (81) is retiring…seriously this time. The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll sold her song catalogue to BMG. This means that Ms. Turner is relinquishing control over her music rights in a music catalogue spanning 6 decades. Perhaps, the music legend is satisfied with the legacy she has created and now bids the business a fond farewell. Why do artists…
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december 23, 2020

Ka-chinglebells, Ka-chinglebells, Ka-chingle all the way

Ever wondered what Mariah Carey earns yearly from one song and why? by Bindu De Knock   At the end of a bizarre and exhausting year, we all look for a bit of comfort and normalcy. Luckily, there are things that never change: the Yuletide musical canon overtaking radio stations worldwide. One song in particular stands out: All I want for Christmas ……is You. The…
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december 14, 2020

The answer, my friend, is in the value of copyright

Author: Bindu De KnockAs this bizarre year draws to a close, the final songwriter’s catalog acquisitions are finalized. Recent transactions included the catalogues of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Keith Shocklee. Dylan sold his catalogue for $300 million and Stevie Nicks sold 80% of her catalogue for $100 million. Why are songwriters selling their body of work to publishers or investment vehicles?Source Photo: BOB…
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augustus 23, 2016

DJ Mag column: ‘Mijn artiestennaam lijkt op die van een ander’

De zon schijnt eindelijk en de temperaturen zijn ook weer wat men van een zomer zou verwachten…jawel het voelt nu echt als zomervakantie! Voldoende reden om in deze column een tandje terug te schakelen en een wat luchtiger onderwerp te behandelen: uitzonderingen op het merkenrecht, domeinnamen en merkgebruik in sociale media. Lees de column hier
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