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Frontiers Music SRL announces signing of guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols

24 September 2025

Press release

  Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jared James Nichols. Known for...

O.R.C.A. (The Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts) names Patrick Clifton Executive Director

24 September 2025

Press release

  The Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (O.R.C.A.) has appointed Patrick Clifton as its new Executive Director. Clifton will lead the...

Openplay signs first partnership with Japanese record label Toy’s Factory

24 September 2025

Press release

Rights management platform strikes first deal in Japan as the country’s streaming market continues to grow   OpenPlay, the music industry’s leading...

Warner Chappell Music signs French rap icon MC Solaar

24 September 2025

Press release

Warner Chappell Music France secures global admin deal, which spans MC Solaar’s catalog of three and a half decades   Warner Chappell...

EcoRecords with integrated NFC chip

24 September 2025

Press release

Innovation for the long play record of tomorrow Sonopress, a leading global provider in the field of media production, is working...

Blue Raincoat Music Renew Publishing Deal with Self Esteem

24 September 2025

Press release

Blue Raincoat Music Publishing, through its joint venture with Reservoir, has announced the renewal of its global music publishing agreement...

Live Nation & FAE Group partner with Britain’s grassroots university venues to launch new initiative

24 September 2025

Press release

PUNCHBAG UNI: THE UNIVERSITY TOUR INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF GUITAR BANDS, THE 15 DATE UK TOUR FEATURES VILLENELLE, FLORENTENES,...

Gilles Peterson, Ezra Collective, Fontaines D.C. and BINA. Honoured at 15th Independent Music Awards

24 September 2025

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  Gilles Peterson awarded 'Outstanding Contribution to Music', while Cosey Fanni Tutti receives 'Innovator' award' 'Best Independent Album' goes to Fontaines D.C.'s...

Armada Music Group Announces Opening of New Complex in London, Bolstering its Offerings for Artists as a Creative Hub

23 September 2025

Press release

The brand new space features state-of-the art studios and event space to empower its global roster in the UK, and...

RCA Records UK unveils a first-of-its-kind pop up space at Mare Street Market, Kings Cross

23 September 2025

Press release

Launching Wednesday 24th September, RCA Records UK unveils a first-of-its-kind pop up shop at Mare Street Market, Kings Cross. Presenting a physical space...

Academy Music Group unveils major technical audio and lighting upgrade and refurbishment O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

23 September 2025

Press release

  Academy Music Group Limited (AMG) has revealed a major investment at its beloved West London venue, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire....

SXSW London confirms its second year in the capital as it opens 2026 submissions

23 September 2025

Press release

Programme submissions for SXSW London 2026 - the leading European platform of convergence - open today SXSW London will return to...

Music industry business support programme GrowMusic announces new cohort

23 September 2025

Press release

Music industry business support programme GrowMusic announces new cohort, supporting high-potential music tech startups, and launches programme at Angel Studios Launched...

Absolute appoints ex-FUGA Director Paul Purcell to oversee ground-breaking Anthology platform

23 September 2025

Press release

Key promotions across tech and finance departments were also announced.   Absolute Label Services has appointed Paul Purcell as Director of Platform,...

Waterbear and Music Venue Trust partner for inaugural ‘Keeping Music Live’ multi-city tour

23 September 2025

Press release

  Proceeds from tickets go directly to the charity Music Venue Trust.  Showcasing regional talent across the UK, the tour takes in...

BDi Music signs exclusive worldwide publishing deal with rapper and poet Dan Whitlam

23 September 2025

Press release

Whitlam has earned praise from Arlo Parks and Fred Again...   BDi Music has signed rapper and poet Dan Whitlam to an...

Zebralution Announces Raft of New International Signings

23 September 2025

Press release

Distribution Agreements signed with 8 Head, Casa Nueve, Bawo and Folded Music   Zebralution, one of the world’s leading independent digital distributors,...

Tomorrow's Warriors announces key new appointments to Board of Trustees & Senior Management Team

23 September 2025

Press release

Tove Okunniwa MBE becomes Chair, Jez Nelson MBE & Gloria Fagbemiro FCMI appointed Trustees, Sian Lord-Baptiste appointed COO & Erin...

MusicInfra

19 September 2025

Press release

Jules Parker, Chief Business Officer, wrote: MusicInfra (where I've just joined) has just closed a new funding round from MiddleGame Ventures, joining existing investors...

Dave Ayers named Executive Vice President, A&R, Peermusic

19 September 2025

Press release

  Peermusic, the world's largest global independent music publishing and neighbouring rights company with 39 offices in 32 countries, has appointed Dave...

Sofia Kirwan-Baez crowned champion of Casio Sessions 2025

19 September 2025

Press release

  Casio Music UK’s singer-songwriting competition for piano players, Casio Sessions, returned for a triumphant third year with 14 incredible finalists  Sofia...

Supporting Cross-Border Partnerships with the EU

19 September 2025

Press release

In 2025, WIN partnered with IMPALA to collaborate under its new program of work co-funded by the EU and strengthen cross-border cooperation between the...

Legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club To Open New Live Music Venue

19 September 2025

Press release

Launching in February 2026 after a major transformation, the newly designed Upstairs at Ronnie’s ushers in a new era at the UK’s...

Music Venue Trust and The Association of Independent Promoters Formalise Commitment to Reject Unfair Practices

19 September 2025

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New Agreements Seek to End Pay-to-Play and Merchandise Commissions   Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The Association of Independent Promoters (AIP) have...

BMG marks single largest catalog acquisition investment in its history

19 September 2025

Press release

Overall deal includes the works of Jason Aldean in a music rights collection encompassing 1,000+ songs by 23 artists   BMG has announced...

cktrl signs publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

19 September 2025

Press release

  cktrl, the songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose music fuses elements of classical, electronic and jazz, has signed a global publishing...

Secretly Distribution Announces Global Distribution Deal with Third Man Records

19 September 2025

Press release

Secretly Distribution announces a worldwide distribution deal with Third Man Records. Launched by Jack White in Detroit, MI in 2001,...

Kobalt Signs Global Publishing Deal with Hit Producer/Songwriter Disco Neil

19 September 2025

Press release

Kobalt, the world’s leading independent music publisher, announced today that they have signed a global publishing deal Disco Neil, one...

The Southbank Centre unveils 75th anniversary programme

19 September 2025

Press release

  Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, the Southbank Centre's 2026 anniversary programme is packed year-round with...

Africa Rising Music Conference Launches for 2026 - leading the way for the growth of Africa's music industry

19 September 2025

Press release

After the stellar success of its 2025 edition, Africa Rising Music Conference is excited to announce its return to Constitution Hill,...

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