Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, lockdown radio listening

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band vow to close what they see as a loophole in UK trademark law that can result in bands losing control of their brands, and the positive and negative effects of COVID-19 on the commercial radio industry. Setlist is sponsored by 7digital. STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band want change in the law after winning “emotionally charged” trademark dispute • Commercial radio listening enjoys huge ‘working from home’ boost during coronavirus lockdown (Radiocentre) • Commercial radio stations could close without extra government support ALSO MENTIONED • Weather presenter goes viral drumming to BBC News theme • Bonzo Dog Band full court judgement • CMU’s Lockdown Webinars • Sign up to receive the CMU Daily news bulletin • Buy the Dissecting The Digital Dollar book