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Legendary Cardiff musician - in demand by artists from Beyoncé to The Who - honoured for lifetime contribution by Welsh Music Prize

30 September 2025

Press release

  Cardiff musician Pino Palladino, who has played bass guitar with everyone from rock royalty The Who to pop icons Adele,...

Eagles founding member Bernie Leadon inks global pact with Warner Chappell Music

30 September 2025

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Country-Rock Pioneer Set to Release First Solo Album in Two Decades, 'Too Late to Be Cool,' on October 10 Warner Chappell...

Four major US PROs announce expansion of Songview to include musical works information from GMR and SESAC

30 September 2025

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ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC Collaborate to Provide a Single Source of Detailed Public Performance Copyright Information for Over 38...

Warner Music Italy signs deal with Honiro

30 September 2025

Press release

Company’s ADA division will distribute music from the influential label  Warner Music Italy is proud to announce a new and important...

IMPALA launches pilot for a new toolkit to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the independent music sector

30 September 2025

Press release

IMPALA today launches the pilot version of its new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit, developed with support from its...

Fraser T. Smith honoured with the BMI President’s Award at the 2025 BMI London Awards

30 September 2025

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“I Had Some Help” By Hoskins, Charlie Handsome, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen and Chandler Paul Walters Named BMI London...

10th Anniversary 230KM ADE Cycle: 75 riders unite for Bridges for Music (Goldfish, Mark Knight, Maps Maponyane, Eli & Fur)

30 September 2025

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Non-profit organisation and record label Bridges for Music will roll into Amsterdam this October once again by bike. Marking its...

Monarrch Appoints EU Music‑Tech Leader Matthew Blakemore as European Regional Director to Scale AI Royalty Operations

29 September 2025

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Veteran UK/EU AI & music-tech leader will accelerate adoption of Monarrch's AIR-OS (AI Royalty Operating System) and expand creator, industry,...

Warner Chappell Music’s Lars Karlsson receives Tampere Music Award 2025

29 September 2025

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The Music x Media Industry Award Recognises Music’s Most Influential Executives    Warner Chappell Music Nordics’ Managing Director, Lars Karlsson, has been...

Streaming Fixed the Canadian Music Market; Don't Let the CRTC Break It Warns DIMA Chief

29 September 2025

Press release

    DIMA President and CEO Graham Davies appeared before the CRTC to outline how measures in the Online Streaming Act could...

Aiode Launches Ethical AI Music Platform for Creators Worldwide

29 September 2025

Press release

Supported by $5.5M in funding, Aiode emerges from closed beta to expand access to musicians and producers globally Aiode today announced...

Fifth edition of Music Mudder raises over £68,000 and counting for Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy

26 September 2025

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  The fifth edition of Music Mudder, the unique music-inspired endurance event organised by leading talent agency Wasserman Music, in partnership with music...

The Nighttime Foundation launches as a non-profit for global nightlife communities

26 September 2025

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The Nighttime Foundation has now launched as a global non-profit born out of the advocacy work of nightlife research and...

Nightlife must be at the heart of high street revival, says NTIA boss Michael Kill, as Government announces Pride in Place programme from MHCLG

26 September 2025

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“We welcome this initiative to put power back into communities and breathe new life into our high streets. Pubs, bars,...

South American Independent Music Associations Join the JusticIA Coalition

26 September 2025

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Trade associations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay, representing more than 200 independent music companies, join the JusticIA coalition Joint...

FIVE Holdings Secures $460 Million Facility to Fuel Global Expansion

26 September 2025

Press release

FIVE is set to invest $500 million over the next two years to expand and elevate its portfolio of world-class...

The White Label Auction of rare vinyl test pressings bids to achieve a record total for the BRIT Trust music charity

26 September 2025

Press release

Over 170 lots including star items.… view here Artist-signed white label albums from Coldplay, Chemical Brothers, Ed Sheeran, Iggy Pop, Paul Weller,...

CTM Outlander purchased the music publishing catalogue of one of the most successful international EDM artists: Yellow Claw

26 September 2025

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CTM Outlander is proud to announce the acquisition of the music publishing catalogue of Yellow Claw, one of the most successful...

Bravado and REVERB Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance and Amplify Sustainable Tour Merch Efforts

26 September 2025

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Bravado, the world’s leading artist merchandise and lifestyle company, today announced a strategic partnership with REVERB, the nonprofit organization that...

Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment to create 4,000 jobs in major boost for UK's creative industries

26 September 2025

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Former ITV Studio on the Southbank to become thriving creative industries hub, set to create 4000 new jobs - backing...

The rise & endless fall of the Mercury Prize…

26 September 2025

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Submitted comment by Kev Nixon, author of Brilliant Sounding Rubbish, out nowThe author's opinion does not necessarily reflect those of the...

The Scottish Album of the Year Award announces longlist for 2025

25 September 2025

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20 OUTSTANDING ALBUMS FEATURING BROOKE COMBE, JACOB ALON, KATHRYN JOSEPH, MOGWAI AND MORE IN THE RUNNING FOR £20,000 PRIZE   Stream the...

Pulp & Jeannette Lee, Craig Logan, Soul II Soul to be honoured at the 2025 Artist & Manager Awards

25 September 2025

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  Pulp and Rough Trade Management’s Jeannette Lee will receive the Artist & Manager Partnership Award, sponsored by PPL Craig will receive...

BPI invites applications to join its Equity and Justice Advisory Group (EJAG)

25 September 2025

Press release

  Deadline for applications 5pm on Tuesday 28th October Applications invited from those committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the recording...

Stuart Galbraith to Receive LIVEtime Achievement Award

25 September 2025

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Kilimanjaro Live Founder & CEO to be Recognised with Top Honour at 2025 LIVE Awards Stuart Galbraith, Founder & CEO of...

Europe’s music sector call for a comprehensive policy strategy and an ambitious budget for Europe’s music sector within AgoraEU

25 September 2025

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  We, the undersigned organisations from across Europe’s music sector, welcome the European Commission’s proposal to establish AgoraEU for 2028–2034 and...

Vertigo Live teams up with Visa to redefine music experiences

25 September 2025

Press release

Vertigo Live, the pioneering producer of exclusive, cinematic, theatrically led intimate music experiences, today announced a new collaboration with Visa,...

Universal Music Group UK launches Fontana – legendary label becomes the new home of jazz, folk, blues and soul in the UK, helmed by Tom Lewis as President

25 September 2025

Press release

LAURA MONKS TO TAKE SOLE LEADERSHIP OF ICONIC DECCA RECORDS, RENOWNED LEADER IN CLASSICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC    Universal Music Group UK,...

AWAL launches in Middle East

25 September 2025

Press release

AWAL Middle East announcement comes alongside the exclusive signing of multi-platinum Egyptian artist and regional superstar, Wegz, and Raad Records   Today,...

Angry Mob Music Group Signs Steve Stout and Jordan Sherman to Worldwide Admin Deals

25 September 2025

Press release

  Angry Mob Music Group, an independent music publisher boldly serving songwriters, composers, artists, and creatives, has announced multiple worldwide admin deals...

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