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PRS for Music and IPRS announce groundbreaking new licensing model to launch Apple Fitness+ in India

19 December 2025

Press release

  PRS for Music and the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) have today announced a landmark new licensing model to support the...

North East Music Leader Named On Influential Government Creative Council

19 December 2025

Press release

  Generator CEO will sit among leading figures from film, TV, design and other creative sectors to champion regional music industry The...

‘The Numbers No Longer Add Up’: Half of Night Time Venues Face 50%+ Business Rate Rises as 2026 Operating Costs Become Unsustainable

19 December 2025

Press release

Britain’s nightclubs, live music venues, and late-night entertainment spaces are warning that 2026 will bring unsustainable operating costs, with nearly half of...

Universal Music Group and Splice to Collaborate on the Next Generation of AI-powered Music Creation Tools for Artists

19 December 2025

Press release

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Splice, the world's most popular music creation platform, have agreed...

Global Nightlife Leaders from Over 30 Countries Converge on Liverpool for Night Time Economy Summit 2026

18 December 2025

Press release

  Liverpool will take centre stage in the global nightlife conversation as night-time economy leaders from more than 30 countries converge on...

European Talent Exchange presents final results 2025

18 December 2025

Press release

ESNS Alumni make international impact across festivals in 2025 European Talent Exchange proudly presents the final results of 2025, a year...

Independent music publishers generated €2.7bn in 2024 globally - up 5.1% YoY

18 December 2025

Press release

The latest edition of IMPF's Global Market View also confirms that the collective global market share of the independent music...

PPL distributes £54.3 million to 147,000 performers and recording rightsholders bringing payments in 2025 to £277.7 million

18 December 2025

Press release

PPL is paying £54.3 million to 147,000 performers and recording rightsholders today, either as direct members of PPL or indirectly...

Beggars Group

18 December 2025

Press release

We are pleased to confirm that the shares in the Beggars Group were transferred into a Trust in October 2024....

France’s music publishing market was up 6% in 2024 to €597 million boosted by strong revenues in Digital, Public Performance and Live

18 December 2025

Press release

The music publishing market in France has posted record revenues of €597 million in 2024, up 6% compared to 2023,...

Bandcamp Fridays in 2025 Deliver Over $19 Million to Independent Artists and Labels, Surpassing Last Year's Total

18 December 2025

Press release

Final Bandcamp Friday of the Year Was the Strongest of the Year – Driving More Than $3.8 Million in 24...

BMG and TikTok expand partnership to advance songwriter recognition and digital rights management

18 December 2025

Press release

  BMG has renewed and expanded its direct music publishing agreement with TikTok, marking the next phase in a partnership focused...

Christmas break 2025 - News

18 December 2025

Press release

News from the break will appear here from 20 December to 4 January....

BPI opens nominations for election of Independent Representatives on its Council

17 December 2025

Press release

  The BPI is holding elections for two independent representative places on its Council BPI Council plays a key role in determining...

PRS for Music pays out record £274.9 million in final royalty distributions of 2025

17 December 2025

Press release

Nearly 400 music creators receive a royalty payment for the first time    PRS for Music has announced its largest-ever royalty payout,...

Music Venue Trust Announces New Co-Chairs and Expanded Board Governance as Sector Faces Critical Year Ahead

17 December 2025

Press release

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of UK grassroots music venues (GMVs), has announced key changes to...

Beatchain deepens emerging market presence with West African launch of WAVVI in partnership with Tom Russell & Y’akoto, Founders of AFROSON1C X

17 December 2025

Press release

New platform will connect talent from one of the world’s fastest growing music regions with global opportunities Beatchain, the AI-driven A&R,...

Eric Wong promoted to EVP, Recorded Music at Warner Music Group

17 December 2025

Press release

Esteemed Exec Takes On New Post Alongside His Role As President, East West Records US & President, Warner Music Canada    Warner Music...

Alain Lanceron named Chairman Emeritus of Warner Classics & Erato

16 December 2025

Press release

NONESUCH RECORDS PRESIDENT DAVID BITHER TO OVERSEE WMG'S CLASSICAL DIVISION MARKUS PETERSEN APPOINTED EVP & GENERAL MANAGER, WARNER CLASSICS    Veteran music executive Alain...

Boomtown appoints new Managing Director

16 December 2025

Press release

Boomtown Festival has announced the promotion of Toby Gwazdacz to the newly created role of Managing Director, marking an evolution...

The BRIT Trust announces its beneficiary charities for 2026

16 December 2025

Press release

Grants totalling more than £30 million have been awarded by the BRIT Trust since its foundation in 1989, supporting causes...

Cherry Red Records acquires Gull Records, State Records, and Uproar Entertainment

16 December 2025

Press release

Cherry Red Records is proud to announce the acquisition and representation of three significant and culturally influential catalogues: Gull Records,...

New Study Warns Spotify’s 1,000-Stream Rule Is Silencing Southeast Europe’s Music Scene

16 December 2025

Press release

Read the study here     A comprehensive new report entitled Impact Analysis of Spotify’s 1,000-Stream Rule, conducted by ANMIP-BG - IMPALA member...

UK Music Chief Executive response to Government AI & Copyright Statement of Progress

16 December 2025

Press release

In response to the Government’s Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Statement of Progress published today, UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl...

Divo appoints Ashok Parwani as Head Of Music

16 December 2025

Press release

Strategic Hire Will Accelerate Regional Catalogue Expansion and Strengthen Artist Partnerships in Key South Indian Markets   Divo, one of South India's...

RoEx Announces Studio Pro

16 December 2025

Press release

Hits 5 Million Track Milestone  Audio technology company RoEx has introduced Studio Pro, a premium subscription tier for its Mix Check Studioplatform, marking the release...

[PIAS] Announces Retirement of Nick Hartley, Group Chief Operating Officer & Group Chief Financial Officer

16 December 2025

Press release

Longstanding Board Director to Step Down after 26 Years   [PIAS], one of the world’s leading music groups, has announced the retirement...

Nile Rodgers honoured with Outstanding Achievement Award at 65th MPA Christmas lunch

12 December 2025

Press release

Iconic CHIC co-founder and global hitmaker recognised for five decades of musical innovation as the MPA celebrates a Disco-themed 2025...

FAC & Amazon Music offer a step up boost to five more UK artists

12 December 2025

Press release

  Gigi Moss, lleo, Maya Lane, Nia Wyn and Richard Carter will all receive three days of studio time at The...

‘You could go for years without knowing you can earn a penny’: Kojey Radical on songwriter royalties

12 December 2025

Press release

Exclusive recording of 101 Part Time Jobs podcast with BRIT, Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize-nominated Kojey Radical out now.   The launch...

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