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Merlin and Singa Ink Partnership to Bring Thousands of Original Recordings to Karaoke

03 December 2025

Press release

Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, has partnered with Singa, the leading...

The club is alive, as JLS joins The O2’s coveted 21 Club

03 December 2025

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The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment arena, came alive with the sound of music over the weekend, as...

ESNS festival line-up complete for 40th Edition

03 December 2025

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ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) announces the final 41 artists from all over Europe that will be playing at Eurosonic and Noorderslag....

Stars join forces with creative and cultural organisations from across UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring and drive growth

03 December 2025

Press release

  Stars have joined forces with creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring,...

Wise Music Group strikes deal with GoGo Penguin

03 December 2025

Press release

The Manchester-based trio GoGo Penguin have signed an exclusive publishing deal with Campbell Connelly & Co, part of Wise Music...

Songtools announces strategic partnership and platform integration with ONErpm’s OFFstep

03 December 2025

Press release

  SongTools, the fast-growing platform empowering music creators with one-click marketing and ad tech solutions, is proud to announce a strategic...

YouTube wraps its 20th anniversary year with a new feature announcement & 2025 trends

03 December 2025

Press release

YouTube to Unveil Annual Trending Lists & Launch New Personalised 'YouTube Recap' Feature  YouTube is announcing two major end-of-year moments to...

Apple Music Replay ‘25: A More Personal Look at Your Year in Music

03 December 2025

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Apple Music and Shazam Also Reveal Their Year-End Charts     Apple Music today released the highly anticipated Replay '25 experience, bringing listeners...

IFPI convenes cross industry panel at UN Copyright Agency to examine the future of music licensing with AI

03 December 2025

Press release

With AI licensing agreements accelerating and reshaping the music industry's relationship with generative AI, IFPI is bringing experts spanning music,...

Independent music labels return a third of revenue to artists, reveals new report from ORCA

02 December 2025

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  Global think tank and advocacy group, the Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA), has released a first-of-its-kind report analysing...

Industry survey reveals 97% of music professionals demand AI transparency, while half refuse AI-generated music entirely

02 December 2025

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Survey of 144 music supervisors, filmmakers, and advertisers by leading music companies found: 97% want to know if music is...

CISAC launches new ISWC IPI Context Search to help music publishers solve metadata challenges

02 December 2025

Press release

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) has launched ISWC IPI Context Search, a new API service designed to...

Your 2025 Delivered on Amazon Music is here: See top streaming insights from this year

02 December 2025

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See your year in music, podcasts, and audiobooks come alive in a festival-themed recap with personalized virtual festival poster.   Key takeaways 2025...

Key Production Group, Europe's leading physical music and packaging agency, reveals its predictions for vinyl and physical music releases in 2026

01 December 2025

Press release

Over recent years, there has been a clear resurgence in the joy of owning physical music. Fans continue to buy...

Pubs, Clubs and Venues in UK Cities Slammed by Hidden Business Rates Bombshell Says NTIA

01 December 2025

Press release

  Night-time economy businesses across the UK are facing a devastating financial blow from April 2026, as government business rates reforms...

Inaugural Folk Album Of The Year Award Shortlist Revealed

28 November 2025

Press release

  146 album submissions received  Nine albums selected by jury of performers, music and media professionals Winner revealed and nominees to perform at...

International music conference FFWD (FastForward) returns to London in February 2026 for FFWD>>LDN 26

28 November 2025

Press release

International music conference FFWD (FastForward) returns to London in February 2026 for FFWD>>LDN 26 - celebrating its community in a...

MMF reveals first cohort of certified music managers

28 November 2025

Press release

The Music Managers Forum (MMF) has announced the first cohort of  managers to pass the organisation’s new Manager Certification Programme...

Major labels’ licensing deals with AI companies: ECSA calls for transparent licensing agreements that truly value the works of composers and songwriters

28 November 2025

Press release

In light of the recent licensing deals announced by the three major labels – Universal Music Group (UMG), Warner Music...

New Leger Survey Shows Quebecers Value Choice and Affordability Over New Streaming Rules

28 November 2025

Press release

61% of Québecers say French-language music is already easy to find on streaming services, while only 4% say regulating streaming...

Impala revamps Outstanding Contribution award, honours women who have accelerated Impala's work on EDI and sustainability

28 November 2025

Press release

This November, IMPALA announces the expansion of its Outstanding Contribution Award as part of a revamped awards programme co-funded by the European...

Atlantic Screen Group Names Rupert Hollier as COO, Elevates Rosie Hill to President of Nightjar, it’s creative services and frontline publishing division

27 November 2025

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Company also unveils exclusive creative publishing partnership with 5DB Studios    Leading independent multi-disciplined music and media organisation Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) today...

Notting Hill Music Signs Scottish Songwriter Declan Welsh

27 November 2025

Press release

Notting Hill Music is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed Scottish songwriter Declan Welsh (Declan Welsh and The Decadent...

Universal Music Group UK launches art and video studio ‘Pause’

27 November 2025

Press release

  PAUSE PRODUCES PREMIUM, LIMITED-EDITION PRINTS THAT ALLOW FANS TO OWN UNIQUE MOMENTS OF VISUAL MUSIC HISTORY ANNOUNCEMENT OF PAUSE STUDIO ACCOMPANIED...

2025 Budget statement from AIF CEO John Rostron

27 November 2025

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"The UK's independent festival sector is one built by entrepreneurs and so we welcome The Chancellor's announcement of a consultation...

Autumn Budget: Comment from Association of Independent Music

27 November 2025

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Gee Davy, CEO at AIM, said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s clear commitment to improving conditions for workers, especially young people....

Budget Hammerblow: Chancellor Dismisses Night-Time Economy Asks Says NTIA

27 November 2025

Press release

Statement from Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association"This Budget is a hammer blow to an already fragile night-time economy....

Oasis Live ‘25 end of tour stores to open in London & Dublin

27 November 2025

Press release

  London store will feature a visual content room showcasing highlights from the Oasis Live ‘25 global tour Product personalisation offered in-store...

UK Budget - A Statement from Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust

27 November 2025

Press release

"This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music...

Record Store Day Black Friday: Exclusive releases land in independent shops

27 November 2025

Press release

  Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday celebration returns this Friday, bringing a brand-new selection of exclusive, limited-edition vinyl titles to...

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