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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Over 137,000 Hate Crimes in England and Wales Last Year - Ask For Clive Leads the Charge Against Hate and Builds Inclusive Nightlife Spaces

12 December 2025

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  Hate crime isn’t just a statistic, it’s a harsh reality affecting thousands daily. Over 137,000 hate crimes were recorded in...

rekordbox for iOS/Android now supports SpotifyDJ on mobile devices – rekordbox for Mac/Windows supported

12 December 2025

Press release

AlphaTheta announces that its DJ application rekordbox for iOS/Android is now compatible with Spotify. Spotify is the world’s most popular...

Rebecca Allen promoted to Chief Artist and Strategy Officer at Universal Music Group UK

12 December 2025

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 ALLEN TAKES ON BRAND NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE FOLLOWING SUCCESS AT THE HELM OF EMI, DECCA, AND UMG UK’S AUDIENCE, MEDIA...

Ticket Fairy announces deal to provide millions in funding for promoters worldwide

12 December 2025

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Ticket Fairy expands global financing, unlocking funding of up to £5M in the UK, €3M across Europe and $3M in...

Warner Chappell unifies music publishing and production music sync teams under Rich Robinson

12 December 2025

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Well respected creative leader also adds Audio Asset team to remit   Warner Chappell Music (WCM) today announced it has unified its global...

MIT Climate Machine with support from Coldplay, Warner Music Group, Live Nation, and Hope Solutions release first ever total emissions of live music in US and UK

12 December 2025

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Findings from over 80,000 shows across the U.K. and U.S. provide a foundation to decarbonize the future of live entertainment Click HERE for the...

2025 Through Music Video: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” Was the Biggest U.K. Premiere on Vevo

11 December 2025

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  Skye Newman and Olivia Dean were also among the chart newcomers in the UK on Vevo  A first for K-Pop, JENNIE’s...

It's Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Last Year - new analysis finds Christmas music is on repeat

11 December 2025

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New study finds 63% of the songs in the 2024 Christmas Top 40 were exactly the same as the year...

Music Studios Business Rates

11 December 2025

Press release

The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves 11 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA Dear Chancellor, 7 December 2025 As you are doubtless aware, the United Kingdom...

Chancellor's budget sparks alarm as nightlife businesses say Treasury modelling fails reality, new flash poll shows

11 December 2025

Press release

  The lights are dimming on Britain’s night-time economy. From buzzing pubs to packed music venues, local businesses are sounding the...

Producer/musician/multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin signs worldwide publishing deal with Peermusic

11 December 2025

Press release

  Global independent music publishing company, Peermusic, has signed producer, musician, and multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin to a worldwide publishing administration deal as announced today...

Drowned in Sound Announces Partnership with Qobuz

11 December 2025

Press release

25 year old music publication and ethical streaming platform partner to support mission-driven journalism and music discovery   Drowned in Sound, the...

Saudi Arabia’s EIF and Legends Global score big joint venture announcement

11 December 2025

Press release

  Saudi Arabia’s Event Investment Fund (EIF) and Legends Global have announced a joint venture to support the Kingdom’s vision and...

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