Welcome to Am the Update is I'm your host Paige McDonald and this is your weekly music

industry update.

Our music group and Twitch have struck what the two companies call a first-of-its-kind partnership,

marketing the Amazon-owned live streaming platform's first partnership with a major record

company. The agreement with Warner Music Group's recorded music business will see the launch

of WMG artist channels, including Warner Records' stars Bella Porch, Enseweedie and Atlanta Records'

viral breakout singer and producer Suco featuring exclusive content and behind-the-scenes material.

The Kivleroy has left Scooter Braun and has signed with Adam LeBarr at Rebel.

The Los Angeles-based entertainment and sports agency creative artist agency has acquired rival

entertainment and sports agency ICM partners. Roblox has striked a deal with music publishers.

According to a statement issued by NMPA, the deal also sets the foundation for future partnerships

with global publishers that will unlock new creative and commercial opportunities on its platform.

Sony Music has launched artist's assistance program to promote wellness for its sign talent.

The Business and Financial Management platform Hi-Fi has acquired the Music Fund,

which is a company that provides funding solutions for artists based on the streaming performance

of their music on digital services like Spotify and Apple Music.

Live nation's artist discovery platform once-to-watch has expanded into Australia.

Sony Music-backed Music Creation Collaboration and Distribution Startup

Tully is partnering with Music Distributor Symphonic Distribution.

The Los Angeles-based Music Licensing platform Pex has partnered with the World Intellectual

Property Organization Arbitration and Meditation Center to provide what it claims to be in

industry first, an impartial human review system for copyright infringement.

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