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Soundstripe Brings Industry-First Interactive Smart Assistant to Music Search

25 June 2025

Press release

  Thanks to Supe, Soundstripe’s just-launched AI search assistant, the first of its kind, creatives can now find the right track...

SourceAudio and Musical AI Ink Strategic Partnership Adding Output Attribution To Most Comprehensive AI Music Dataset Marketplace

25 June 2025

Press release

  First and leading service for ethical generative AI music licensing and first true attribution tech provider for AI join forces...

Music Venue Properties announce second £500,000 loan facility agreement with Figurative

25 June 2025

Press release

Music Venue Properties (MVP), the pioneering Charitable Community Benefit Society created by Music Venue Trust (MVT), has announced a second £500,000 loan...

IDOL appoints Johann Böhringer as General Manager, Germany, Austria and Switzerland

25 June 2025

Press release

- To lead IDOL’s Berlin office, overseeing its GAS roster and business development- Will lead new SPRINTS album rollout via...

Dancefloor Launches 'Pro' Platform to Empower Nightlife Promoters

25 June 2025

Press release

    Dancefloor today announced the official launch of Dancefloor Pro, a purpose-built platform designed to empower promoters and venue operators. More...

Impala announces the launch of new 'Label Camp' project to boost cross-border collaboration among independent music companies

25 June 2025

Press release

IMPALA is launching a new initiative designed to foster cross-border collaboration, peer learning and capacity building among independent labels across Europe....

Multi-platinum artist James Arthur signs global publishing deal with BMG

25 June 2025

Press release

  BMG is proud to announce that it has signed multi-platinum singer-songwriter James Arthur, to an exclusive global publishing agreement. One of...

UK festivals counted for first time in AIF Festival Forecast 2025

25 June 2025

Press release

Live Nation owns all but one of four major festivals above 80,000 capacity. Festival Forecast 2025 here.  The UK's festival sector has been...

Live music to be revolutionised with unprecedented performances

24 June 2025

Press release

JACK SAUNDERS CONFIRMED TO HOST FIRST EVER "GREATEST MUSIC ARTISTS" MUSIC ARTISTS TO EXPLORE AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT WITHOUT LIMITATIONTechnology and artistry at the...

Scotland's national music prize unveils Dundee as new location for 2025

24 June 2025

Press release

SAY AWARD DESIGN COMMISSION NOW OPEN FOR CREATIVES IN UNESCO CITY OF DESIGN  PLUS, 2024 WINNERS REDOLENT SET TO PERFORM AT...

Music Growth Package - statements

23 June 2025

Press release

Annabella Coldrick, Chief Executive, Music Managers Forum: "The MMF welcomes the incoming Music Growth Package and the Government's recognition of a...

Major investment to power next generation of UK music talent

23 June 2025

Press release

  Up to £30 million for music industry announced in UK Government's Creative Industries Sector Plan Funding forms part of the wider...

BPI publishes its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) report for 2024

23 June 2025

Press release

The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, today publishes its first ever Diversity,...

Downtown Neighboring Rights Expands Global Footprint with New International Deals for Don Toliver, Zerb, and Innerground Music

20 June 2025

Press release

Follows recent signing of multi-platinum artist and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Jason MrazDowntown Neighboring Rights (DNR) today announced a new slate of...

Acclaimed composer Emily Howard joins The Ivors Academy Board

20 June 2025

Press release

Emily Howard, current Chair of The Ivors Academy’s Classical Council, has been appointed to the Academy’s Board as a Director. Born...

Protecting the rights of creators and artists in the development of generative AI

20 June 2025

Press release

Joint letter to the European Parliament’s JURI Committee on the upcoming own-initiative report on copyright and generative AI Dear Member...

PRS Foundation expands its Talent Development Network for 2025-2026

20 June 2025

Press release

  7 new organisations join Year 2 cohort including Hotbox Ent, Latino Life and Oram Awards Year 2 of the programme will...

Frontiers Music announces the return of legendary supergroup Asia

20 June 2025

Press release

  Frontiers Music Srl proudly announces the signing of legendary English rock supergroup Asia, for an exciting new chapter in their...

Citizens of the World releases first ever Yoruba and Welsh composition for Refugee Day 2025

20 June 2025

Press release

The choir is dedicating the release of ‘Lullabies’ to the memory of Annabel Rook, co-founder of MamaSuze and whose life...

Nature beats world’s top brands to win Cannes Lions Grand Prix for innovation

20 June 2025

Press release

The Sounds Right initiative made NATURE an official artist - using music to raise funds for conservation   In a world-first, NATURE has been...

Raquel García Tomas signs to Wise Music Group

20 June 2025

Press release

Wise Music Group has signed a long-term publishing agreement with Spanish composer, Raquel García Tomás. García Tomás joins the roster of Union...

Radio Ready for connected cars: Bauer Media Group joins united radio industry in Europe and Australia to secure in-car listening

20 June 2025

Press release

  Landmark moment marks a new era of collaboration across broadcast leaders in Europe and Australia on a new vision to...

Official Oasis Live '25 Fan Store Launches in Manchester

20 June 2025

Press release

  Manchester flagship store opens, with a nationwide roll out revealed Official Oasis Live '25 merchandise collection unveiled Exclusive brand collaborations   Ahead of the sold-out Oasis world tour,...

Coldplay to re-release albums on EcoRecords made from plastic bottles

19 June 2025

Press release

Continuing their sustainability mission, Coldplay are re-releasing all of their albums as clear 140g EcoRecords made from recycled plastic bottles,...

The UK's Independent Music Awards Return for 15th Year, Submissions Open

19 June 2025

Press release

 AIM’s 2025 Awards to explore the meaning of Independence in music Fifth edition at London’s Roundhouse to take place Tuesday 23rd...

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Appoints 13 New Trustees to Drive Global Impact

19 June 2025

Press release

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) is not just a charity—it’s a movement. Powered by electronic music and...

Concord Music Publishing signs producer-songwriter Ryan Kohn

19 June 2025

Press release

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of producer/songwriter Ryan Kohn in his first publishing deal and will be in partnership with InDent Music,...

OpenPlay and Trolley sign partnership to streamline royalty payments for the global music industry

18 June 2025

Press release

OpenPlay, the music industry’s leading catalog management platform and business engine powering thousands of label catalogs, has announced a new...

Official Oasis Live '25 Fan Stores To Launch

18 June 2025

Press release

Manchester flagship store opens this week, with a nationwide roll out revealed   Ahead of the sold-out Oasis world tour, the official Oasis Live '25 Fan...

Eventbrite Launches Lineup Tool to Help Independent Music Venues Differentiate Their Listings and Reach More Fans

18 June 2025

Press release

  Eventbrite today announced new product features designed to help music organisers better showcase their events and reach fans where they...

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