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Baaba Maal Named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador

17 April 2023

Press release

Inna Modja also announced  Grammy Award winning Senegalese singer Baaba Maal has today been appointed by the United Nations as a Goodwill Ambassador, an honorary...

PRS for Music enters into groundbreaking partnership with Orfium for music licensing across the African continent

17 April 2023

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  PRS for Music, one of the world's largest music rights management organisations, today announced its partnership with Orfium, the leading music...

Reservoir acquires catalog of multi-platinum hip-hop producer-artist Mannie Fresh

14 April 2023

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) ("Reservoir" or the "Company"), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of the...

Winamp launches new player with services aimed at empowering music creators to become their own merchants

14 April 2023

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Winamp’s goal is to grow to 250 million users, with 1 million artists generating revenue from new era of ‘superfans’   Winamp,...

Pandemic support for film and tv shows kept thousands in jobs and contributed billions to economy

14 April 2023

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  Restart scheme supported more than 100,000 jobs for cast and crew on more than 1,000 productions including Gentleman Jack, His...

Turntable LIVE Acquires JQBX, Unites Two Music-Centered Social Platforms

14 April 2023

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  Turntable LIVE is announcing its acquisition of JQBX. Both platforms create engaging online social experiences powered by shared music. The...

IMPF celebrates 10th anniversary

14 April 2023

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2023 Assemblies, details revealed. Second Global Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit set for October in Palma.    IMPF celebrates its 10th anniversary...

British talent including Dave, D-Block Europe and Stormzy helped Hip Hop/Rap claim a record share of the UK albums market in 2022, new BPI analysis reveals

13 April 2023

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   Hip Hop/Rap secured a record share of UK album consumption, led by UK artists ArrDee, Central Cee,   D-Block Europe, Dave,...

Reactional Music closes seven figure Pre-Series A funding round to power music personalisation for gaming

13 April 2023

Press release

Led by Amanotes and Butterfly Ventures, with participation from angel investors including Kelly Sumner (formerly Mediatonic, Red Octane, Take 2...

Record Store Day Unsigned winner Amy Fitz Doyley announces first vinyl release

13 April 2023

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‘EYE OF THE NEEDLE’ WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY 14TH APRIL ON PINK VINYL IN RECORD STORES/ BANDCAMP   Amy Fitz Doyley, the winner of...

Damian Lewis signs to Decca Records

13 April 2023

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Damian Lewis signs to legendary label Decca Records, reveals debut album details & announces Union Chapel gig “I suddenly had a lot to say” –...

Round Hill Music receives second independent valuation report on its portfolio

13 April 2023

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Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited (“Round Hill Music” or the “Company”) Second independent valuation report from FTI in line with...

Leicester’s Athena is opening its calendar to live music in 2023

13 April 2023

Press release

Leicester’s Athena is opening its calendar to live music in 2023, making it the largest capacity music venue in the...

More music and comedy added to Latitude’s biggest-ever line-up!

13 April 2023

Press release

  MUSIC THE MYSTERINES, OSCAR LANG, MAE STEPHENS, JESHI, KINGFISHR, LYR, KATIE GREGSON-MACLEOD, HUMBLE THE GREAT, FLAMINGODS, ETTA MARCUS, JO HILL, CLAUD,...

New season of Rock & Roll High School podcast hosted by Pete Ganbarg, producer and President of A&R, Atlantic Records announced

13 April 2023

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Season 3 Launches Today April 13th with Ann Wilson of Heart – Listen HERE More episodes to come with Lamont Dozier (Holland Dozier...

2023 Mercury Prize with FREENOW 'Albums of the Year' dates announced

12 April 2023

Press release

The 2023 Mercury Prize with FREENOW has announced its dates for 2023.  The shortlist of the twelve 2023 Mercury Prize with...

AEI Music Launches AEI Ventures – To Invest In Industry Outsiders & Next Gen Founders

12 April 2023

Press release

  New investment arm will support and provide funding to innovators from outside the established music and hospitality sectors.  AEI Ventures launch...

Warner Music Mexico launches new 100% female-run label Gorgona

12 April 2023

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The label shares its first release, “Cypher 1: Ella”, featuring Mabiland, EMJAY, Delfina Dib, and Mare Advertencia Watch The Video For...

Revelator Expands into Japanese Market

12 April 2023

Press release

Revelator, a leading provider of digital IP infrastructure to music companies around the world, is announcing its first major expansion...

Ticketmaster continues Latin American expansion with launch of Ticketmaster in Brazil and Peru

12 April 2023

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Ticketmaster, the global leader in live event ticketing, continues its strategic expansion in Latin America with the launch of Ticketmaster...

New BPI Insight Session 50 series to kick off with Abbey Road Studios event that will explore the Future of Recorded Music

11 April 2023

Press release

– In association with BPI audio partner Bowers & Wilkins – The first of three events, The Future of Recorded Music takes place...

Music Industry Veteran Jonathan McHugh Joins AMR Songs as Senior Advisor Creative and Sync and Board Member

11 April 2023

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  Music industry veteran Jonathan McHugh has joined global independent music publishing, rights management, and catalog marketing company AMR Songs (AMR) as Senior...

Armada Music releases documentary series featuring dance music trailblazers

08 April 2023

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IN HONOR OF ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY, THE LABEL LAUNCHES A YEAR LONG CELEBRATION OF THE DANCE GENRE   In advance of its...

Nemat Abdela launches 'Noted.': A full-service marketing agency dedicated to putting artists and music first

06 April 2023

Press release

We are proud to announce the launch of 'NOTED.,' a brand new full-service marketing agency, the brainchild of Nemat Abdela,...

LIMITLESS LIVE announces Black Influence Awards

06 April 2023

Press release

LIMITLESS LIVE announces Black Influence Awards, supported by Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky on 8th April 2023   Harmony Samuels, Record Producer For Ariana...

The New Music Democracy: How More Artists Are Benefitting From Streaming

06 April 2023

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BPI publishes new report on how streaming’s democratisation of music is enabling many more artists to thrive   More artists are enjoying...

Kobalt and Clarence Coffee Jr Team Up On Artism Mind Music

06 April 2023

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  Kobalt today announced that it has expanded its creative and business relationship with the birth of Artism Mind Music Publishing....

Fake Vinyl Record Seller Prosecuted

06 April 2023

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BPI work with Dorset Trading Standards to help to close down vinyl counterfeit operation   A Dorset man has been ordered to...

Elevate professional development programme and series of partner panels confirmed for 2023 conference at The Great Escape

06 April 2023

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TAKING PLACE AT THE LEONARDO ROYAL HOTEL BRIGHTON WATERFRONT AND OTHER LOCATIONS   The Great Escape, the festival for new music, has today announced more...

Calvin Harris is TikTok UK's next #ElectronicMusic featured artist

06 April 2023

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  We are incredibly excited to announce that Calvin Harris is TikTok UK's #ElectronicMusic featured artist for April! As Calvin Harris' new single 'Miracle' with Ellie Goulding trends...

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