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Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Randall King to Global Deal

23 April 2024

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced the signing of West Texas native Randall King, celebrated by Holler as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead,”...

The Great Escape announces full conference line-up and schedule

23 April 2024

Press release

NEW SPEAKERS INCLUDE WIRE'S COLIN NEWMAN, IZZY BEE PHILLIPS (BLACK HONEY) AND APPLE MUSIC HOST DOTTY    Today The Great Escape has...

FAC boost their community with 20 new Artist Ambassadors

23 April 2024

Press release

FAC boost their community with 20 new Artist Ambassadors including Duran Duran, Nia Archives, Girli, Elkka, English Teacher, Guvna B,...

Fairground Attraction partners with Absolute for first album in 35 years

23 April 2024

Press release

The band’s 1988 hit Perfect was a chart topper in the UK and around the globe.   Eighties neo-skiffle band Fairground Attraction...

BPI to host ‘In Tune With Tomorrow’

22 April 2024

Press release

Monday 22nd April 2024, Waterloo Leake Street  Future-facing conference on how the recorded music industry can support talent and enable creativity for...

AIM and the BPI appoint Creative Zero’s Roxy Erickson to lead next phase of Music Climate Pact

22 April 2024

Press release

Funding provided through partnership between AIM and creative industries climate charity, Murmur Erickson to work closely with Pact’s stakeholders to deliver...

Leading European PR agencies unite to form PR:E

22 April 2024

Press release

- an innovative network providing consultancy for popular culture clients & brands   PR:E is a brand new network of award-winning PR...

Bella Figura Music acquires Rak Publishing

22 April 2024

Press release

Agreement Includes Classic Songs by Hot Chocolate, Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley, Kim Wilde, Joan Jett & more   Bella Figura Music, the...

WEC to hold follow-up session on its Misogyny in music report

22 April 2024

Press release

Evidence session  Misogyny in music inquiry Wednesday, 24 April 2.20pm Venue: Committee Room 6, Palace of Westminster Watch live: Visit parliamentlive.tv   The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hold...

Revolution in the Music Industry: The Rise of Self-Taught Musicians

22 April 2024

Press release

New research from Skoove, a top piano learning app, and the research experts at Crafins Studio reveals that a staggering...

The kids are alright: Gen Z embracing the analogue music experience, vinyl packaging company reveals

19 April 2024

Press release

  Survey conducted by Key Production reveals over half (59 per cent) of 18-24 year olds are listening to physical music...

Warner Music South East Europe launches new EDM label, Balkan Electro

19 April 2024

Press release

  Warner Music South East Europe (WM SEE) has launched Balkan Electro, a new EDM focused label, which will give local...

Merlin & Audiomack Announce Strategic Partnership to Amplify Independent Music

19 April 2024

Press release

  Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Audiomack, the artist-first music streaming...

Downtown’s Neighbouring Rights division announces raft of cross-company signings, including Academy Award-nominated artist, ANOHNI

19 April 2024

Press release

  Downtown Neighbouring Rights partner with Downtown Music Publishing administration client, Position Music Partners with FUGA client, TH3RD BRAIN Records   Downtown Neighbouring Rights...

The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard celebrates success of strategic partnership with Meta, with significant growth reported across priority social channels

19 April 2024

Press release

  1.1 billion views of artist performances achieved across Instagram Reels and over 12.2 million views on YouTube in the 30...

TikTok Launches The Ultimate Taylor Swift In-App Experience To Celebrate New Album and #SwiftTok

19 April 2024

Press release

  The new in-app experience connects Swifties with exclusive and first-of-its-kind features TikTok is excited to announce THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT in-app...

Government ‘falling short’ over action to help protect women in the music industry from harassment and discrimination, WEC warns

19 April 2024

Press release

  The Government has rejected recommendations to help protect women in the music industry from harassment and discrimination despite unequivocal backing...

The Music Producers Guild announce Inspiration Award Winner

19 April 2024

Press release

  The Music Producers Guild, in association with Dolby & Mix with Masters are delighted to announce Grammy Award winning, mastering engineer Emily Lazar as winner of the 2024...

Government fails to address misogyny in the music industry

19 April 2024

Press release

  In 2023 the MU submitted written evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry into Misogyny in Music and participated...

beatBread partners with Kobalt and amra to expand artists' global earning potential

18 April 2024

Press release

  beatBread (www.beatBread.com), the AI-driven funding platform that enables artists, songwriters and independent labels to access growth capital while maintaining choice,...

PizzaExpress Serves Up Record Stores In Celebration Of Record Label’s First Anniversary

18 April 2024

Press release

The iconic pizzeria brand’s record label - PX Records - will open three record stores across LondonLabel’s latest album An Adventurous...

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr wins prestigious radio award for his BBC documentary on Jim Morrison

18 April 2024

Press release

  Last night at the New York Festivals International Radio Awards in NYC 'Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison' was awarded the...

The Blues Project Founder, Simi Agbaje named ‘Music Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2024 by YMB Awards

18 April 2024

Press release

The much awaited Young Music Boss Awards returns on 25th April 2024 at The Pelligon, Canary Wharf, celebrating the best...

Concord acquires Hipgnosis

18 April 2024

Press release

RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER FOR HIPGNOSIS SONGS FUND LIMITED ("HIPGNOSIS") BY CONCORD CHORUS LIMITED ("BIDCO") an entity indirectly controlled by Alchemy Copyrights, LLC, trading as...

Notting Hill Music sign producer/writer Ian Barter

18 April 2024

Press release

Notting Hill Music are delighted to announce the signing of producer/writer Ian Barter to a long-term worldwide publishing agreement. Ian...

The Great Escape unveils its full festival schedule

18 April 2024

Press release

PLUS...STAGE HOSTS REVEALED  BBC ASIAN NETWORK | DIY | MARSHALL | NICE SWAN RECORDS DOWNLOAD | CLASH | MOSHI MOSHI |...

Nature is now officially an artist

18 April 2024

Press release

‘SOUNDS RIGHT’ IS A NEW GLOBAL MUSIC INITIATIVE TO RECOGNISE THE VALUE OF NATUREARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE RELEASE NEW...

The Record Store & Black Music: A UK History documented in new book and film

18 April 2024

Press release

The cultural impact of UK independent record stores that specialised in Black music will be documented in a revealing new...

Live Nation and the R&A announce unique partnership to elevate the AIG Women’s Open

18 April 2024

Press release

     Live Nation and The R&A, golf’s global governing body outside of the US and Mexico, have today joined forces...

AIM Statement on IPO’s Creator Remuneration Working Group meeting

18 April 2024

Press release

  Gee Davy, Interim CEO and Chief Policy Officer for AIM, said: "The independent music community has fairness at its heart, setting...

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