George Michael loses case against Sony

Title

George Michael loses case against Sony

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

21 Jun 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:32

Description

Mark Phillips reports on the aftermath of a High Court ruling by Mr Justice Jonathan Parker against singer George Michael in his case against Sony Music. Michael wanted to pull out of his contract with the record company claiming it was restrictive but the judge ruled it was reasonable and fair. Michael says he will appeal. Speakers include: George Michael; Horace Trubridge, music business adviser to the Musician’s Union; Jonathan King, record producer. On Drivetime show.

Contributors

Jonathan King; Mark Phillips; George Michael; Horace Trubridge

Keywords

Singers; Songwriters; Legal decisions; Trials; Music industry; Record labels (companies); Drivetime (radio programme); High courts; George Michael; Sony Music; Contracts

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