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Music Support appoints Sarah Williams as first Head of Marketing and Communications

23 January 2026

Press release

Williams joins as charity faces unprecedented demand from those experiencing substance use, addiction or mental health challenges in the music...

KMJ Entertainment Ltd Announces Record Year and Senior Leadership Promotions

23 January 2026

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KMJ Entertainment, the UK based live entertainment group, subsidiary of DEAG, has announced some key senior leadership changes in 2026...

Beatport Unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2026

23 January 2026

Press release

ATRIP, BLUMITSU, Cole Knight, D Stone, DJ_Dave, Jennifer Loveless, Kikelomo, Maara, Omar+, Rosey Gold, Sam Alfred and WOST join coveted...

Behind the Counter Returns to UK Record Shops for a Seventh Season

23 January 2026

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Premiere of new 12-part video series celebrating the people behind the UK's thriving vinyl culture   Behind the Counter returns for a...

Help Musicians and DJ Mag Announce Recipients of Electronic Music Award

23 January 2026

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Help Musicians, in partnership with DJ Mag, today announces the recipients of their Electronic Music Award - a career accelerator...

U.S. Creators Launch “Stealing Isn't Innovation” Campaign on Tech Companies' Massive Theft of Copyrighted Works

23 January 2026

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Effort Shines Spotlight on Harm to American Creators and U.S. Jobs, Economic Growth and International Standing The Human Artistry Campaign announced the launch of...

Merlin and Pipeline Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Advances for Merlin Members

23 January 2026

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“Merlin’s Partnership with Pipeline is a Gamechanger,” says Merlin CEO Charlie Lexton Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s...

R&B hitmaker Andre “Dre” Harris signs global pact with Warner Chappell Music

23 January 2026

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GRAMMY-Nominated Talent Boasts Current No. 1 R&B Hit with Kehlani’s “Folded”Also Behind Chart-Topping Tracks for Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Usher,...

Concord Music Publishing signs Grammy award nominated songwriter-producer Aksel Arvid

23 January 2026

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  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of artist, songwriter, and producer Aksel Arvid in his first publishing deal. This deal is...

Reservoir Announces Publishing Deal with Cat Burns/Olivia Dean Collaborator Britten Newbill

22 January 2026

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Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new publishing deal with multi-genre songwriter-producer Britten...

Atlantic Records Germany sign German rap artist Bobby Vandamme

22 January 2026

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Atlantic Records Germany today announced the signing of German rap artist Bobby Vandamme to a long-term partnership. The deal marks...

Duetti secures $200 million to scale independent music catalog acquisitions and enhance platform capabilities

22 January 2026

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Funding Led by a $50 Million Series C Equity Investment from The Raine Group   Duetti Inc. (“Duetti” or the “Company”), the music-tech...

BMG appoints Jasper Niebuhr to lead GSA operations

22 January 2026

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  BMG has announced the appointment of Jasper Niebuhr as its new Managing Director, GSA, effective February 1, 2026. Niebuhr will...

Nominations announced for The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard as it moves to Manchester in a historical first

22 January 2026

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NEXT GENERATION OF BRITISH ARTISTS OUT IN FRONT WITH FIVE NOMINATIONS FOR LOLA YOUNG AND OLIVIA DEAN SAM FENDER FOLLOWS MERCURY...

Audiomack Celebrates 50M MAU Worldwide

22 January 2026

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Audiomack has reached 50 million monthly active users globally, achieving 31% year-over-year growth in 2025. The platform's expansion reflects continued...

War Child Records Announce ‘HELP(2)’

22 January 2026

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Brand New Collaborative Album Inspired By Landmark 1995 Release ‘HELP’ Out Friday 6th March via War Child Records First Single ‘Opening Night’...

The FAC and University of Hertfordshire expand their Propeller Sessions project to London’s Jazz Cafe

21 January 2026

Press release

  Recent Nettwerk signing Olive Jones, a former awardee from the FAC’s Step Up Fund,  is among the latest artists to...

Generator launches landmark Japan partnership to put northern music on the global stage

21 January 2026

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  BACKED BY REGIONAL MAYORS, THE INITIATIVE MARKS A MAJOR STEP FOR THE NORTH’S INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AMBITIONS  FEBRUARY 2026 JAPAN EXCHANGE ANNOUNCED, CONNECTING NORTHERN...

Believe UK and Tileyard Music launch new frontline label Tenace Records

21 January 2026

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Label to be spearheaded by Co-Presidents Charlie Arme & Michael Harwood.  Former Universal Marketing Director Chris Dashwood appointed GM.Globally touring guitar-pop...

Hannah Karp appointed EVP & Chief Communications Officer for Warner Music Group

21 January 2026

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Accomplished Journalist and former 'Billboard' Editor-in-Chief Joins WMG’s Executive Leadership Team Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) today announced that highly regarded editor...

Universal Music Greater China launches Def Jam Recordings China in Chengdu, the capital of Chinese hiphop

21 January 2026

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Together With Migu, A Leading Digital Content Platform Under China Mobile, UMG Opens Global Pathways for Chinese Hip-Hop Rooted in...

Audiotool Launches Multiplayer Cloud DAW and Debuts Nexus, an Industry-First Platform for Building Music Production Tools

21 January 2026

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Audiotool, the browser-based music production platform with more than 300,000 monthly active users, today announced the open beta launch of...

Jacob Alon revealed as this year's BRITs Critics' Choice winner

20 January 2026

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SUPPORTED BY RADIO 1    THE FIRST WINNER TO BE REVEALED FOR THE BRIT AWARDS 2026 WITH MASTERCARD SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT CO-OP LIVE,...

WMA announces Global Promotions and new hires as it celebrates 10 years in the US

20 January 2026

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As it celebrates its 10th anniversary in the US, global digital marketing and creative agency WMA today announced several new...

Pipeline emerges from stealth and unveils groundbreaking financing platform for independent music sector

20 January 2026

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Backed by Jamen Capital, Pipeline Raises Over $200 Million to Help Independents Unlock their IP Value, Fund Growth and Compete...

Sonopress launches ecorecord.org

20 January 2026

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New platform consolidates information on sustainable record production around EcoRecord Sonopress, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of physical media, has...

Mouth Culture sign publishing deal with Notting Hill Music

20 January 2026

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Fast-rising Leicester alt-rock outfit Mouth Culture are pleased to announce they’ve signed their publishing with Notting Hill Music. The band...

The Other Songs have recruited executive Harri Davies to the team as Head of A&R

20 January 2026

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Global independent music and entertainment company The Other Songs have welcomed globally recognised executive Harri Davies to the team as...

RTÉ Choice Music Prize - Irish Album of the Year 2025 / Shortlist Announcement

20 January 2026

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Celebrating 21 Years of the RTÉ Choice Music Prize RTÉ Choice Music Prize In association with IMRO and IRMA Irish Album of...

WIN Elects New Board, Appoints New Chair and Vice Chairs in 20th Anniversary Year

20 January 2026

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Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international network that brings together the global independent music community, has appointed its new board...

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