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Bucks Music Group forms JV with veteran Eddie Levy for Chelsea Songs

28 February 2024

Press release

The new independent publisher launches with Bill Withers and Andre Rieu catalogues for the UK.   Music publishing veteran Eddie Levy has...

Leading Women in the UK Music Industry unite to combat gender-based violence and poverty worldwide

28 February 2024

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Industry-wide collaboration aims to empower women across the globe.    In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and action, a group of distinguished...

ASCAP Delivers Record-Breaking Financial Results

28 February 2024

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ASCAP Delivers Record-Breaking Financial Results With $1.737 Billion In Revenues, Up 14.1% From The Prior Year;   Welcomes New Members Including Jack...

BMG promotes Marian Wolf to lead publishing in North America

28 February 2024

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  BMG has announced it has promoted longtime publishing executive Marian Wolf to lead its Publishing teams in North America. Now...

"No climate action without us"

27 February 2024

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Attitude is Everything, Julie’s Bicycle and A Greener Future publish new toolkit on how to make disabled people’s access to...

IMPALA invites Apple to discuss alternatives to coupling spatial and royalties

27 February 2024

Press release

  Over the last few weeks, IMPALA has been gathering views on Apple’s proposal to apply a 10% stream rate uplift...

Riot Noise launches “social enterprise for artists”

27 February 2024

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New Initiative Unveiled by Industry Veterans Ronnie Traynor, Nicky Maciocia and Ben Johnson Cassyette, Yonaka and Gateway Girl First Beneficiaries of...

Licensable music marketplace Wavetick launches with industry-leading sales shares for creators and instant payouts

27 February 2024

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  Former Splice employee, Sample Magic Founder, artist and producer Sharooz Raoofi is disrupting the landscape with this super-creator-friendly proposition. Made by...

SEVENTEEN's FML announced by IFPI as biggest-selling Global Album of the Year

27 February 2024

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IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced SEVENTEEN's FML as the winner of the IFPI Global Album...

First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring

27 February 2024

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Beyond the Bassline (26 April – 26 August 2024) is the first major exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in...

The BRITs outlines all-round commitment to positive environmental impact

27 February 2024

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Partnership with NO MUSIC ON A DEAD PLANET  - the first ever awards to partner with a climate campaign  - launching Music...

In a world first, two innovative UK startups join forces at SXSW to capture and share immersive 3D interviews with just a single device

27 February 2024

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Volvid and Velox will be shooting live 3D content at UK House and British Music Embassy throughout SXSW   Volvid and Velox, two innovative...

DiMA appoints Colin Rushing as new EVP and General Counsel

27 February 2024

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DiMA appoints industry veteran Colin Rushing to the role of EVP and General Counsel, following the recent appointment of Graham...

The Great Escape conference announces first speakers and key content themes

27 February 2024

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SPEAKERS INCLUDE: LAUREN MAYBERRY (CHVRCHES),  SACHA LORD (NTIA) AND 'THEY THINK IT'S ALL SOBER' PODCAST  PLUS  STEVE STRANGE AWARD RETURNS   PARTNER PANELS, NETWORKING...

Wise Records, a boutique record label for reggae, dub and electronic recordings, releases launch EP from roots reggae legend Max Romeo

26 February 2024

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  Wise Records, a boutique record label part of the Wise Music Group, is pleased to announce its launch EP with...

Chase & Status announced as recipients of BRITs Producer of the Year award

26 February 2024

Press release

The BRIT Awards 2024 with MastercardSaturday 2nd March, 8.30pm, The O2 arena in LondonExclusively broadcast on ITV1 and ITVXHosted by...

UMG announces majority investment in iconic Afrobeats label Mavin Global, accelerating expansion of Africa’s outstanding creative platform

26 February 2024

Press release

  Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a majority investment in of one of the...

Stronger Together: PRS for Music and Help Musicians unite to extend songwriters and composers unparalleled mentorship programme

26 February 2024

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  PRS for Music today announces a new partnership with Help Musicians to provide its members with unique access to Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network....

BMG signs deal to release earliest recordings of Pepe and Paco de Lucia

26 February 2024

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BMG SIGNS DEAL TO RELEASE EARLIEST RECORDINGS OF PEPE AND PACO DE LUCÍA AI tools help restore historic flamenco recordings from...

Miley Cyrus’ Flowers Confirmed by IFPI as Biggest-Selling Global Single of the Year

26 February 2024

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Flowers tops IFPI Global Single Chart   IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced that Flowers by Miley Cyrus is...

Global superstar Nora Fatehi signs record deal with Warner Music Group

26 February 2024

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First major record deal for singer and actress whose music moves millions across the world   News arrives following the release of...

Robert D’Ovidio appointed Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium for Bauer Media Audio UK

23 February 2024

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  Bauer Media Audio UK has appointed Robert D’Ovidio into the role of Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium, effective immediately....

Fave Opens the Gates to Fandoms Beyond Music

23 February 2024

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Poised for its biggest year ever, the platform is expanding to welcome fans of all kinds, whether they are into...

DAACI Launches Open Beta Community - Welcoming Users to Join the Next Level of Musical Innovation

23 February 2024

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The open beta gives users early access to DAACI’s first creator plugin, Natural Drums DAACI is welcoming users to their new...

A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the 2024 postponement of 110 Above Festival

23 February 2024

Press release

  “Week by week, day by day, one by one these brilliant, vital independent music festivals are disappearing. With it, we...

F1 DRIVE - London hosts Live Nation's inaugural Music Therapy Grand Prix, in aid of Nordoff and Robbins

23 February 2024

Press release

  The newly opened F1 DRIVE - London experience proudly hosted Live Nation's inaugural Music Therapy Grand Prix™ at the iconic...

BPI launches new BPI Insight & Innovation department

22 February 2024

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BPI Insight & Innovation will combine BPI’s world-leading industry intelligence, research and market data, with new collaborative opportunities for music...

Abbey Road ‘Equalise’ festival returns for 5th year

22 February 2024

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FREE WORKSHOPS, RECORDING SESSIONS & MENTORING DESIGNED TO INFORM & INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN EXPLORING A CAREER IN MUSIC HELD AT ABBEY...

The Ivors Academy to launch its first-ever Songwriting Camp with YouTube Music

22 February 2024

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  The Ivors Academy, in partnership with YouTube Music, has announced an exclusive Songwriting Camp, hosted at Qube East, in London. A...

Wise Music Group appoints Thomas Jamois as new MD of Wise Music France

22 February 2024

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Wise Music Group announces the appointment of Thomas Jamois as Managing Director of Wise Music France. Jamois will be responsible for...

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