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Inflation Rises to 3.8% in July - NTIA Warns There is No More Fat to Trim - The Sector is Facing Job and Business Losses

21 August 2025

Press release

Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association “Today’s inflation figures, with prices rising to 3.8 per cent in July, underscore the...

Small Pond announce 'Emerging' initiative release

21 August 2025

Press release

Small Pond is excited to announce that their “Emerging” project is back for 2025. The initiative is giving 20 talented...

Meta's Dan Simpson Named Chair of the Board Of DDEX

21 August 2025

Press release

DDEX, the international standards-setting organization dedicated to improving the exchange of data and information across the music industry, announced today...

AIM Connected leans into disruption with conference line-up including Fairly Trained, Exceleration, Murmur and Young

21 August 2025

Press release

Takes place 9 September at Rich Mix in East London, 09:30 — 19:00 BST CEO Gee Davy in ‘fireside chat’ with...

LFG.TV launches on 30 August: A new streaming platform for music lovers, DJs & real-time connection

21 August 2025

Press release

Purpose-built platform LFG.tv gives DJs and fans a space to connect, perform and grow, free from takedowns. LFG.TV announces its official...

Grammy, BRIT and Ivor award-winning producer and songwriter Fraser T. Smith to be honoured with the BMI President's Award at the 2025 BMI London Awards

21 August 2025

Press release

The Ceremony Also Celebrates the Top British and European Songwriters, Composers and Music Publishers of the Previous Year  BMI today announced that Fraser...

Fast-growing Music Industry Challenger Amuse Appoints Steeve Fuhr as New CFO

20 August 2025

Press release

  Global digital music distribution company Amuse announces the appointment of Steeve Führ as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In...

Latest PPL Momentum Music Fund and inaugural PPL Momentum Accelerator Tees Valley grantees announced

20 August 2025

Press release

Latest round features 10 talented artists from across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England receiving PPL Momentum Music support Three exciting...

ASCAP and RMLC Settle Rate Court Proceeding

20 August 2025

Press release

ASCAP today announced a new settlement agreement with the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) that secures higher rates payable by almost...

WIN Annual Report Celebrates a Strong and United Independent Music Community

19 August 2025

Press release

  More than 500 professionals from 46 countries connected through flagship initiatives WINCON and WINHUB and new project BRIDGE. Promoting a competitive...

NTIA Comments on More Than 200 Pubs Closed in Six Months Amid Tax Hikes

19 August 2025

Press release

Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, said:“The scale of pub closures we are witnessing is devastating for...

Songtools announces strategic partnership and platform integration with global distribution network Labelworx

19 August 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...

TikTok LIVE launches Music On Stage '25 - the global competition for emerging artists, hosted by Sam Ryder

19 August 2025

Press release

Global Stage, Local Talent – Artists from 23 regions compete for a career-changing opportunity on TikTok LIVE. Hosted by TikTok sensation Sam Ryder – From...

Music Climate Pact invites tenders for its climate training programme

15 August 2025

Press release

Proposals to be submitted by Monday 15th September 2025 – brief available on application The Music Climate Pact (MCP) – the global recorded music industry's...

BBC Radio 6 Music announces new programmes presented by Kate Moss and Beth Ditto, and a new series dedicated to celebrating neurodivergent identity and creativity

15 August 2025

Press release

BBC Radio 6 Music, the UK's biggest digital-only radio station with 2.6 million listeners each week (RAJAR, Q2 2025), reveals...

Chord Music Partners Announces Strategic Investment from Searchlight Capital Partners

15 August 2025

Press release

Investment will support Chord’s continued growth as a leading platform for music investment   Chord Music Partners, a leading management and acquisition...

Headline Growth of 0.3% GDP Masks the Pressures Many Businesses Face says NTIA

15 August 2025

Press release

  Comment from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association:“The UK’s 0.3% GDP growth in Q2 2025 is better...

Third Bandcamp Friday of the Year Generates Over $3.5 Million for Independent Artists in Just 24 Hours

14 August 2025

Press release

  Since Inception, Bandcamp Fridays Have Generated Over $140 Million For Independent Artists Overall Using Bandcamp, Fans Have Paid Artists a Staggering...

Concord Music Publishing Signs Grammy and Ivor Novello winning Producer and Songwriter Fraser T Smith to Global Publishing Deal

14 August 2025

Press release

  Concord Music Publishing is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed producer, songwriter, and musician Fraser T Smith to a...

Trailblazer Austen Adams appointed President of Warner Chappell Music Nashville

14 August 2025

Press release

Brings wide-ranging expertise from roles as COO of Big Loud, entertainment lawyer, and artist manager Dynamic leader to play key role...

Warner Chappell Music signs global deal with Phil Plested

14 August 2025

Press release

  The acclaimed singer-songwriter Phil Plested has signed a global deal with Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner...

RuthAnne to Host TikTok LIVE Songwriting Session with KiD RAiN for #SummerSkills Music Week

14 August 2025

Press release

  Have you ever wondered how the world's biggest hits are born? What sparks the first lyric, the first chord, the...

RCA A&R Veteran Rob Inadomi Joins Global Music Venture Nebula17 as Founding Partner to Lead U.S. Label Launch and Global A&R for Japanese Talent

13 August 2025

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Nebula17, the next-generation music and creative venture founded by former Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada, today announced that Rob Inadomi...

KiTbetter Enables Self-Releasing Artists to Create Collectible KiTalbums

13 August 2025

Press release

  KiTbetter is announcing its latest service for DIY independent artists: an upgraded, easy-to-use do-it-yourself platform to create and release KiTalbums....

The Featured Artists Coalition launch new partnership with Amex Unsigned at All Points East’s In The Neighbourhood Festival

12 August 2025

Press release

  As part of this year’s Amex Unsigned line-up, on Wednesday 20th August, the FAC will host an exclusive discussion “Showcasing...

BSI Merch appoints Rob Anderson as Head of Marketing

12 August 2025

Press release

Global e-commerce, tech, touring and artist services company BSI Merch has announced the appointment of Rob Anderson as Head of...

AIF, AIP and MVT partner for new Grassroots Networking Day

12 August 2025

Press release

Bookers, programmers, promoters and agents join UK-wide drive to strengthen the shows on offer at grassroots level.  Event backed by Arts...

Why your drink tastes better at a gig!

12 August 2025

Press release

The science behind the buzz and why music influences taste, mood, and memory! This summer, festivalgoers can put it to...

Startup 'global digital street team' Your Culture appoints Isabella Mimi as creative strategy lead, celebrates 700th campaign milestone

12 August 2025

Press release

  Your Culture has thousands of community creators across four continents. Isabella joins the UK-based team, including co-founders Scott Halliday-Dillon, Joe Streeter,...

Summer Family Support: Backing Parents Working in the Music Industry

11 August 2025

Press release

The PRS Members’ Fund is offering a package of support to families during the school summer holidays. The PRS Members’ Fund...

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