Bryan Adams Parts Ways With Manager, Spotify Implements Job Cuts, And New IFPI Report Released

Following a memorable handshake agreement in Vancouver, Bryan Adams and manager Bruce Allen have decided to part ways. As reported by a magazine with direct knowledge of the situation, Adams is now taking on the management of his own career.

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While no public announcement has been made about the split, Bruce Allen Talent's website no longer includes Bryan Adams in its list of clients. Additionally, Adams' own website has removed any reference to Allen as his manager. Insiders suggest that, for the time being, Adams is managing his own affairs.

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Spotify Canada's spokesperson, while refraining from sharing specific numbers, did confirm Wiszniak's unfortunate inclusion in the list of those laid off. The decision follows closely on the heels of the unveiling of Spotify's popular Spotify Wrapped campaign, adding an air of uncertainty regarding the impact on the Canadian workforce, which numbers around 1,500 employees.

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Spotify has recently announced a significant restructuring initiative, aiming to cut its global workforce by 17%. One notable casualty of this move is Nathan Wiszniak, who held the position of Head of Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify Canada. While the precise extent of the workforce reduction in Canada has not been disclosed.

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The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has recently published a comprehensive report providing insights into global music consumption patterns, including specific statistics for various participating countries. Of particular significance is the report's exploration of Canadian perspectives on a current hot-button issue in the music industry: artificial intelligence (AI). 

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The findings reveal that a substantial majority of Canadians, 76% to be precise, express disapproval of the application of AI to impersonate or clone a musician without their explicit consent. This stance reflects a prevalent sentiment among Canadians, particularly in the context of the burgeoning wave of AI developments witnessed on the internet in recent times.

-Sushmita Sarkar