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A victory for common sense!   Led Zeppelin was accused ripping off the opening riff to “Stairway to Heaven.” British rock band Led Zeppelin on Monday effectively won a long-running legal battle over claims it stole the opening guitar riff from its signature 1971 song “Stairway to Heaven.” The band, one of the best-selling rock acts of all time, was handed victory after the US Supreme Court declined to take up the case, meaning that a March 2020 decision by a US appeals court in Led Zeppelin&...

From Queen to Adele, Tom Petty to Neil Young, Earth, Wind and Fire to Rolling Stones, seems Donald Trump might want to hire his own in-house songwriter!     By Jennifer Hussein, Insider    From his presidential campaign to his current presidency, President Donald Trump has received disapproval from many musicians who don’t want their music played at his events. Many artists and their teams have even sent cease-and-desist notices, which are essentially warnings that demand a specific action be stopped...

Great News for the Victorian Music Industry and well done to Music Victoria!   The State Government announce $13 million funding package for the Victorian music sector The State Government this morning announced a $13 million funding package for the Victorian music sector, and groundbreaking new planning controls that will support venues and set the foundation for the establishment of Live Music Precincts. These first announcements of the Victorian Live Music Grants and the planning recognition fo...

A Step Forward in Defamation Law by Monique Fisher. Since the inception of online reviewing platforms such as Google, keyboard warriors have had the ability to leave (sometimes scathing) reviews of businesses and products whilst hiding behind anonymous accounts. Although the option to have your personal information concealed whilst leaving feedback can promote honest criticism and positive accountability, it has also become an avenue for individuals to leave misleading or defamatory comments with no repercussions.  Of course, as repu...

The end of a very sad chapter for the iconic music festival. From the good people at www.themusic.com.au “These were young people in their late teens or early twenties… this horrific event really derailed their lives.” More than 70 people injured in a crowd crush at Falls Festival in 2016 will receive a share of $7 million. As ABC reports, the Victorian Supreme Court has approved the settlement, after a class action lawsuit was launched in 2017 due to 77 punters suffering injuries...