musicSunday, June 21, 2026

France bans alcohol at music festival as heatwave hits

France's Fête de la Musique faces an alcohol ban under a red heatwave alert, a rare step that underscores how climate change is reshaping outdoor events. Meanwhile, a database of AI training music sparks debate over copyright, and BBC Radio Scotland catches flak for sidelining local artists.

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Heatwave hits music festivals

The day's biggest story is a government intervention at a major festival, a sign of how extreme weather is forcing real-time policy changes.

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France bans alcohol at music festival events under red headwave alert

France's decision to ban alcohol at Fête de la Musique events under a red heatwave alert is a direct response to record temperatures hitting 40°C. It's a concrete example of climate adaptation affecting cultural events in real time.

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AI and copyright clash

A searchable database of AI training music puts the spotlight on what's being used without permission, and who's accountable.

#02owspakistan.comJun 21

The Atlantic created a searchable database of the music used to train AI - OWS Pakistan

The Atlantic's database of 12 million tracks used to train AI models is a major transparency move. It names Google and Stability AI as users of copyrighted material, which could fuel legal battles.

Radio and representation

BBC Radio Scotland's drop in Scottish music airplay shows the tension between public service and commercial pressures.

#03www.heraldscotland.comJun 21

BBC Radio Scotland backlash after new Scottish music drop

BBC Radio Scotland's 57% drop in airplay for emerging Scottish artists has sparked backlash, with critics saying the station is abandoning its public service remit after a leadership change and staff exodus.

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