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UMG / Downtown acquisition - former CMA Chief Economist calls on EC to conduct in-depth investigation

16 June 2025

Press release

Executive Vice-President Teresa RiberaEuropean CommissionRue de la Loi / Wetstraat 2001049 BrusselsBelgium 12 June 2025   Dear Executive Vice-President Ribera, I am writing to...

David Lewis, Founder of Young Voices, Awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours

16 June 2025

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Young Voices is proud to announce that its founder, David Lewis, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire...

UD's Pamela McCormick awarded MBE for services to music education

14 June 2025

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Belfast-born founder of UD honoured for 25 years of work supporting young people and underrepresented talent   Pamela McCormick, founder and director...

Roger Daltrey & BPI Statements On Being Awarded A Knighthood

14 June 2025

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Roger Daltrey said: "It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust. I accept this award not...

dBs Institute of Sound & Digital Technologies announces Educator discount for music production postgraduate degrees

13 June 2025

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dBs Institute is offering a £1,000 discount on postgraduate degree programmes for educators who want to invest in their development. dBs...

Bandzoogle launches Merch Table Lite: a customizable commission-free online merch storefront for musicians

13 June 2025

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Musicians can now effortlessly set up a customized, commission-free online storefront using Bandzoogle’s new Merch Table Lite plan—without building a...

Universal Music Group and WTSL Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate Commercial Opportunities for Artist-Led IP

13 June 2025

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Partnership led by Patrick Whitesell will develop new commercial pathways for UMG’s peerless roster and iconic catalog.   Universal Music Group (UMG),...

Alanis Morissette, The B-52's, and Stone Temple Pilots Release Iconic Albums as KiTalbums

13 June 2025

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KiTbetter and Rhino Records have partnered to release special edition KiTalbums for three landmark titles: Stone Temple Pilots’ Purple, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged...

EXIT Festival Announces Final Edition in Serbia Due to Undemocratic Pressures

13 June 2025

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  Twenty-five years ago, EXIT Festival was born as a student movement for peace and freedom in Serbia and the Balkans....

Ninja Tune publishing company Just Isn't Music announce new deals with Jasmine.4.T, Marie Davisdon & Andreya Triana

13 June 2025

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PLUS, NINJA TUNE / JIM WIN 'SYNC OF THE YEAR' AWARD | KELLY BURKE JOINS PPL BOARD   Ninja Tune publishing company...

Brit School principal, Stuart Worden receives an OBE for his services to education leading the UK's iconic free arts school in Croydon

13 June 2025

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Stuart Worden, Principal of The BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology has been awarded an OBE for services to...

Major new study of 18-25 year olds provides valuable insights into Gen Z's music listening and discovery habits

12 June 2025

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  New report from Blackstar, lemontank and BPI is thought to be one of the largest qualitative studies of its kind...

Sony Music and LuxuryKSA Partner to Launch Saudi Talent on Global Stage

12 June 2025

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Partnership will build talent incubator in Saudi Arabia, designed to nurture and develop the next generation of stars    Sony Music Middle...

Global appoints Jack Morlen as Director of Artist & Entertainment Relations

12 June 2025

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Global, the Media & Entertainment group, has today announced the promotion of Jack Morlen to Director of Artist & Entertainment...

UD reveals 2025 incubator class in partnership with PPL

12 June 2025

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UD’s Incubator programme returns for a third year, while the organisation launches a new Emerging Artist Residency at the Talent...

The premier global celebration of music video creativity calls for submissions for 2025 edition

12 June 2025

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The UK Music Video Awards launches its call for submissions from today, June 11 2025, as it commences its search...

NTIA Calls for Clarity as Spending Review Brings Mixed Signals Amid Autumn Budget Tax Increase Fears

12 June 2025

Press release

  The UK’s night-time economy stands at a critical juncture following the Chancellor’s recent Spending Review, which announced unprecedented capital expenditure...

UK Spending Review – Comment from Association of Independent Music

12 June 2025

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Following on from the UK music industry’s recent open letter to the government calling for £10m for music export, Gee Davy’s comment...

Statements on Brian Wilson's death

12 June 2025

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Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO, Universal Music Group"Brian Wilson was one of the most talented singer-songwriters in the history...

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Launches New Podcast 'Thank a Songwriter' Featuring Award-Winning Hitmaker Ashley Gorley

12 June 2025

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First episode launches June 12 in celebration of Gorley's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction    Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced the...

The Coca-Cola Company Launches real thing records., A New Record Label Empowering Rising Artists, in Partnership with Universal Music Group

12 June 2025

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French-New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Max Allais and Indian Singer-Songwriter and Producer Aksomaniac Among real thing records.' First Signees    The Coca-Cola Company is partnering with Universal...

Haribo and Linkin Park are hitting the road together this summer with a limited edition fruit gummy mix

12 June 2025

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  +++ For music and candy lovers: HARIBO is launching an exclusive special edition for the global rock band LINKIN PARK. +++ The product...

O2 Silver Clef Awards 2025: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Mika, The Last Dinner Party and Aurora announced as final wave of recipients

11 June 2025

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COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR ONE OF MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHTS IN SUPPORT OF NORDOFF AND ROBBINS MUSIC THERAPY   Recipients join previously announced 2025...

MITC announce new Online Tour Health and Welfare Coaching services

11 June 2025

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Flexible, Confidential Mental Health Support for Performers and Touring Professionals    The Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) has announced a new Online Tour Health and...

Inaugural SXSW London Welcomed Attendees From 77 Countries and 800 Global Leaders

10 June 2025

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  Former Olympic community head likens SXSW London to 2012 Olympics in terms of long-term impact  Festival closed with premiere of LIFE...

TikTok UK Song of the Summer Predictions

10 June 2025

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  Skye Newman – “Family Matters” What Skye Newman has achieved in such a short span is genuinely rare. This debut artist...

New report highlights emergence of a two-tier music streaming market favouring scale over diversity and flags need for urgent action

10 June 2025

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A new report “Combating the Emergence of a Two-Tier Music Streaming Market” has been published today. Analysing recent evolutions in the...

Forward Slash Founder Keturah Cummings Wins 'Music Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2025 Young Music Boss Awards

10 June 2025

Press release

To be awarded in partnership with AIM on Thursday 12th June Keturah Cummings, founder of social media agency and content production...

New festival Homestead cancels. AIF calls for Music Festival Tax Relief to mitigate closures and kickstart growth

10 June 2025

Press release

39 UK festivals have fallen in 2025 to date - equalling half of the 78 that fell in 2024.    Somerset's new...

LyricFind statements on Musixmatch motion to dismiss

09 June 2025

Press release

Statements from Darryl Ballantyne (Founder & CEO of LyricFind) and Kellie Lerner (counsel for LyricFind) regarding Musixmatch's motion to dismiss...

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