Artists Accuse APRA AMCOS of Blocking Access to Records Amid Licensing Review
As APRA AMCOS seeks another five years of authorization from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to continue operating its collective licensing framework, a growing number of artists and members are raising concerns regarding governance practices, royalty transparency, and access to company records.
U.S. Copyright Office Fee Hike Faces Industry Response
U.S. Copyright Office proposed the registration fees’≈43%
increase. In return, they received 164 comments from some of the nation's most influential creative and news organizations; the response suggests widespread concern about the accessibility of copyright protection.
The Power Play Behind TAG and Teksupport: Legal Battles Across Three Jurisdictions
On a Friday night in April, a thousand people packed into Brooklyn Storehouse to hear a D.J whose name most of them couldn't pronounce. The venue is in Building 293 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a 60,000-square-foot industrial venue with the lease nearly expired.
An $11 Million Question as Brooklyn Storehouse Faces a 24-Day Countdown to Lease Expiration
Brooklyn Storehouse has just 24 days to learn if it can keep its doors open, its future caught in a legal crossfire involving a bitter family rivalry, disputed assets, and allegations of fraud.
Pacha New York Faces Bushwick and East Williamsburg Residents at Community Board 1 Hearing
Bushwick and East Williamsburg residents showed up last night. Community Board 1 held a public hearing last night on Pacha New York's liquor license for what would become an 8,000-person outdoor venue at the former Brooklyn Mirage site – down from an allegedly proposed capacity of 9,600. FIVE Holdings' Kabir Mulchandani – the Dubai-based billionaire behind the Pacha brand since 2021 – made an in-person appearance, delivering a 10-minute presentation to the board.
"They Were Talking About Me Behind My Back": Artist Jo Loewenthal Exposes Global Music Royalty System with Leaked Emails and Takes Legal Action
Johan "Jo" Loewenthal, frontman of the indie band Tora, has ignited a global conversation by revealing internal emails and data reports that allegedly expose deceptive practices within the music royalty network.
Teksupport: The Deadlock – Inside the Partnership Dispute and Alleged Corporate Coup
In January 2024, Forbes profiled Teksupport as a family-run business at its peak and positioned it as a powerful force in the industry. The article focused on co-founders Robert Toma and Michael Vitacco as a unified team. By early 2026, that narrative no longer stands. The partnership has seen courts, in plural,and the company is now defined by internal conflict.
Brooklyn Storehouse: Behind The Legal Battles and Betrayals
The restructuring of Technical Arts Group (TAG), filed on November 18, 2025, was proceeding in a tame manner. Nobody was paying attention. But maybe we should have been?..
The Great Mirage Heist: How Axar Capital Stole the Brooklyn Nightlife Scene and Sold it out to Kabir Mulchandani
Axar Capital, a private equity firm, has been previously accused of wrongdoing by MCA funders and a committee overseeing the Avant Gardner venue in Brooklyn. Yet, despite these allegations, Axar has managed to secure deals and is now on a fast track to exit all legal liabilities. The torch is now being passed to PACHA, owned by Five Holdings, with Kabir Mulchandani - a person once accused of real estate fraud and who spent 140 days in jail who’s been making quite a comeback and will have a decisive voice the future of the Brooklyn nightlife scene.
Shots Fired Near Brooklyn Paramount
Shots Fired Near Brooklyn Paramount Prompt Temporary LIU Lockdown; on March 2, 2026 ..
Electric Zoo Refunds: What Ticket Holders Need to Know About the Bankruptcy Process
In the wake of Electric Zoo's recent bankruptcy announcement, eligible ticket holders are now seeking clarity on the refund process. Although a similar plan was proposed in June 2024, the focus has shifted to the timing and availability of funds for these refunds. As Electric Zoo navigates this challenging situation, the community anxiously awaits updates on how much money will remain after previous claims have been processed. With fans eager for answers, the festival's commitment to transparency will be crucial in maintaining trust and engagement.
Brooklyn Mirage Bankruptcy: What Weekly Updates Knew – and Who Was Briefed on Them
In early 2025, as the Mirage moved through its final construction phase, a set of recurring internal updates began to circulate among management and governance stakeholders, according to individuals familiar with the reporting process and materials reviewed by Unmixed. These updates documented installation milestones alongside revised budget assumptions and advance ticket projections for reopening-week performances – placing forward sales into the same reporting stream as procurement timelines, engineering inputs, and cost adjustments as late-stage assumptions hardened into fixed spend.