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Open letter from WIN to European Commissioner Dombrovskis: “Europe as a beacon of fair competition”

16 January 2026

Press release

With just a few weeks until the European Commission’s final decision on the Universal/Downtown deal, WIN wrote to Commissioner Valdis...

Modern Women have signed to One Little Independent Records

15 January 2026

Press release

Modern Woman, the London art-rock outfit fronted by primary songwriter Sophie Harris, are set to release their anticipated debut album...

TMRW Music Group Joins LabelWorx for Global Distribution and Label Services

15 January 2026

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LabelWorx, the leading global distribution and label services provider for independent electronic music, today announced a new partnership with TMRW...

Atlantic Screen Group Secures $30m from Corrum Capital to Accelerate Film, TV Score and Music Catalogue Acquisitions

15 January 2026

Press release

  Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) is pleased to announce that it has secured up to $30m in funding from Corrum Capital....

Amazon Music Unveils Global 2026 Artists to Watch Campaign

15 January 2026

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The initiative spotlights breakout artists poised to shape music in 2026, including Destin Conrad, Seyi Vibez, EJAE, Max Styler, PRESIDENT,...

First details revealed for BRITs Fringe with Brighter Sound

15 January 2026

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BRING ON THE BRITs WITH MASTERCARD: THE 2026 NOMINATIONSWATCH ON WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY FROM 5PM ON THE BRITs’ INSTAGRAM AND...

Mercury Prize shines global spotlight on Newcastle and the North East

15 January 2026

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New figures have shown the region's economy received a boost of more than £1.4 million by hosting the 2025 Mercury Prize.  A new...

Winners of the 2025 European Festival Awards

15 January 2026

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  Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 European Festival Awards. For this year, festivals from over 30 countries participated...

PRS Foundation and Amazon MGM Studios reveal 4 talented composers receiving targeted Prelude support in 2026

15 January 2026

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  Carrie Penn, Fernando Gimeno, Jolene Khor and Rebekah Fitch selected to receive up to £3,750 each in grant support and...

Cutting Edge Group acquires music catalog of award-winning composer John Paesano

14 January 2026

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Deal includes scores from billion-dollar franchises including Maze Runner trilogy,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Invincible, and Marvel’s Daredevil, adding over 80 premium...

10 UK music creators receive support to attend Eurosonic Noorderslag 2026 through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund

14 January 2026

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  Supported artists across the UK include EV, Mount Palomar, Plantoid and SOAPBOX 2026 marks the 20th year of International Showcase Fund enabling...

A Greener Future Honours the Greenest Global Events & Festivals

14 January 2026

Press release

Although last year was characterised by instability and geopolitical tensions, 25 festivals and events spanning 12 countries and 4 continents...

Merlin Announces its Board for 2026-27, Welcoming Five New Board Members

14 January 2026

Press release

Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, kicks off 2026 by announcing its...

Musical AI Raises $4.5M US to Expand its Proprietary AI Attribution Technology

14 January 2026

Press release

Already in use, Musical AI’s attribution tech can immediately ensure a fully licensed future for AI companies. Musical AI, the pioneering...

BBC Radio 2 presents a stellar line-up for Piano Room month

14 January 2026

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  Radio 2’s Piano Room makes a triumphant return next month on Vernon Kay’s mid-morning show (9:30-12pm weekdays) with 16 incredible...

Fender unveils connected music ecosystem with Fender Studio Pro, audio interfaces and controllers

14 January 2026

Press release

A New Era Of Music Creation Begins With The Next Generation Of Studio One Pro As Fender Studio Pro, Quantum...

Zo Lief announced as Record Store Day Unsigned winner

14 January 2026

Press release

  Record Store Day and Breed Media are delighted to announce Zo Lief as the winner of RSD Unsigned 2025, the nationwide...

Merlin: Dan Waite, Better Noise Music CEO – Joins as Board Observer

14 January 2026

Press release

Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, kicks off 2026 by announcing its...

Frontiers Label Group launches Blkiiblk Records and appoints Mike Gitter Global Head Of A&R

14 January 2026

Press release

FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP is proud to announce the launch of its metal, hard rock and extreme music label, BLKIIBLK RECORDS.  Having released...

Watch A$AP Rocky Perform New Music from Don't Be Dumb in Upcoming Episode of Amazon Music’s “Songline” Series

14 January 2026

Press release

Premiering on Yams Day—January 18—at 9 p.m. ET, this special episode of “Songline” will showcase the hip-hop icon as he...

Eternal Research Opens New Hollywood Studio, the Demon Lair

14 January 2026

Press release

2026 will mark a series of firsts for Eternal Research, the creative studio building a new multimodal, synesthetic orchestra. One of...

Globally renowned independent music retailer Rough Trade announces 50th anniversary plans for 2026

14 January 2026

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INCLUDING: LIMITED EDITION VINYL RELEASESROUGH TRADE CLUB: ESSENTIAL, A NEW YEAR-LONG VINYL SUBSCRIPTIONEXCLUSIVE LIVE EVENTS+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED   Throughout 2026,...

Sony Music Publishing Acquires Renowned Nashville Publisher Big Yellow Dog Music

14 January 2026

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Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced the acquisition of legendary independent publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music...

Peermusic signs producer/songwriter/recording artist Dan Lancaster

14 January 2026

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Peermusic, the global independent music publishing company with 39 offices in 33 countries, has signed songwriter/producer and recording artist Dan Lancaster to...

Universal Music Group appoints Hannah Poferl as Chief Data Officer

14 January 2026

Press release

  Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today the appointment of Hannah Poferl as its Chief...

Time to stand up for culture - ahead of keynote at Eurosonic, Impala sets out crucial questions on UMG/Downtown, AI, sovereignty and more for EU & music sector

14 January 2026

Press release

  Are diversity, identity, independence and sovereignty important in music? If yes, we as Europeans should strengthen the independent sector today, and not weaken it. This...

Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens celebrate Independent Venue Week 2026 on BBC Radio 6 Music

13 January 2026

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  From Monday 26th – Thursday 29th January (4-7pm), BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds will broadcast programmes to mark Independent Venue...

Chandler Limited and Abbey Road announce ‘The Redd Mixing System’

13 January 2026

Press release

The first EMI recording console in 50 years Today (13 Jan), Abbey Road Studios and Chandler Limited proudly unveil the REDD...

Sony Music Publishing and Daniel Nigro Sign Global Deal with Jon Buscema

13 January 2026

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing, in partnership with renowned producer and songwriter Daniel Nigro and his publishing venture, Amusement, have signed hitmaker...

“Mental Torture for Thousands”: NTIA Seeks Legal Advice on Businesses Marginalised from Rates Support

13 January 2026

Press release

  The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has confirmed it is seeking legal advice following continued government signalling, through media briefings...

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