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Music Nation approved by United Arab Emirates to launch world-class collective management organization, providing vital new royalties for music rights holders

04 June 2025

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UAE Ministry of Economy issues permit for Music Nation’s advanced platform to license, collect and distribute public performance and neighboring...

The BRIT School and Mercury Studios Launch Bold New Creative Partnership to Support Young Artists

04 June 2025

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The BRIT School, renowned for its outstanding creative curriculum, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Universal Music Group...

Singa and Warner Music Group strike groundbreaking deal, redefining karaoke with original master recordings

04 June 2025

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Access to WMG catalog elevates karaoke experience while supporting artists and songwriters in first major label partnership Singa, a leading karaoke...

Sony Music Publishing Signs Joe Reeves to Global Publishing Deal

04 June 2025

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  Sony Music Publishing today announced the signing of breakthrough songwriter/producer Joe Reeves to a worldwide publishing agreement.Originally hailing from the...

Pop legend Cathy Dennis elected to PRS Members' Council

04 June 2025

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PRS announces newly elected Council Members at its AGM Songwriters and composers receive milestone royalty payout of £1.02 billion in 2024   Cathy...

Impala calls for clean energy access and highlights best-practice sustainability initiatives in the music sector

04 June 2025

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  With this year’s EU Green Week focus on “Circular Solutions for a Competitive EU,” IMPALA – the European association of...

Record-breaking Royal Albert Hall gigs raise over £2 million for Teenage Cancer Trust

04 June 2025

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This year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall have raised a record-breaking £2.05 million to fund much-needed...

Billboard names Akinyemi Ayinoluwa to its 2025 Top Music Lawyers List

04 June 2025

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THE REVERED NIGERIAN LAWYER REPRESENTS SOME OF THE BIGGEST AFROBEATS PRODUCERS INCLUDING MAGICSTICKS (ASAKE), RAGEE (DAVIDO), MARVEY MUSIQUE (AYRA STARR),...

PPL appoints Melanie Johnson as Director of Transformation

03 June 2025

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PPL has appointed Melanie Johnson as Director of Transformation, a newly created role within the CEO's Executive Leadership Team. Melanie...

Rezonate Music Rights launches with a goal to unlock the global value of music producer royalties

03 June 2025

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  Co-founded by acclaimed music producer Cam Blackwood, the new investment fund is backed by a $150 million strategic partnership with...

Ivor Novello Winner Jamie Scott & Manager Rick Wilson Launch Writers, a Bold New Hub for Songwriting Talent

02 June 2025

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  Writers launches today as a dynamic new home for songwriters and music creators. Founded by multi-award-winning songwriter, producer and artist Jamie...

Boost for UK creative industries as SXSW London kicks off

02 June 2025

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  London will host the first ever European SXSW next week [2-7 June], showcasing the world's best innovators in tech, film...

Bucks signs Snorri Hallgrímsson to worldwide deal

02 June 2025

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Icelandic composer and producer has recently signed with Deutsche Grammophon.   Bucks Music Group has signed Icelandic composer and producer Snorri Hallgrímsson to...

Musexpo unveils its 26th global edition

02 June 2025

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MUSEXPO UNVEILS ITS 26TH GLOBAL EDITION IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA FROM MARCH 22 – 25, 2026, UNITING THE WORLDWIDE MUSIC BUSINESS...

Earthfest Music Summit 2025

02 June 2025

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Shaping a Sustainable Future for the Music Industry  Sponsored by Ecotricity   The Earthfest Music Summit, a significant feature of the wider Earthfest...

Former Mojo Music team launches specialist music publisher Dynamite Songs

30 May 2025

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  Acquisitions include rights to music by Ed Sheeran and Paolo Nutini songwriter Chris Leonard; Kendrick Lamar and Sean Kingston songwriter...

[UNVRS] revealed: Everything you need to know about Ibiza's newest nightclub

30 May 2025

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Ahead of Official Opening - Friday 30 May     After months of speculation, UFO sightings, secrecy, and endless whispers across the globe,...

Music industry unites to call on the UK Government to bolster investment in music export and exchange

30 May 2025

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  UK music industry calls for £10 million per year for music export and exchange in the upcoming Spending Review to...

Zetra receive the Great Escape's Steve Strange Award 2025

30 May 2025

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The Great Escape Festival is proud to announce that London-based duo Zetra are the 2025 recipients of the Steve Strange Award - an honour celebrating...

Free Party: A Folk History

30 May 2025

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A DOCUMENTARY BY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR AARON TRINDERFREE PARTY: A FOLK HISTORY  THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW RAVE CULTURE SHOOK THE SYSTEM...

CKAY signs with AWAL

30 May 2025

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  Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer CKay has officially signed a new record deal with AWAL, and announces his forthcoming new...

Connected and Collected: KiTBetter is Built for Artists, Made to Keep

30 May 2025

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Analog or digital? Why choose? In a digital-first world, artists are searching for more meaningful ways to reach their audiences, and...

Round Hill Music returns to acquisition mode with a flurry of new catalog acquisitions

30 May 2025

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  Music investment firm acquires catalogs of UK songwriter Terry Shaddick, Swedish DJ Linus Eklow, Rod Stewart songwriter Carmine Appice, yacht...

beatBread Expands Commercial Team to Drive Scale

30 May 2025

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Michelle Greener Goodman and Zach Koche to bring beatBread's range of funding choices to more artists and independent labels    beatBread, the...

Impala's remuneration playbook - 12 recommendations to boost revenues and diversity in today's music business

30 May 2025

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  The job of independent labels is to maximise remuneration for their featured artists and boost diversity. IMPALA and its members...

Abbey Road Music Photography Awards - open For 2025 submissions

29 May 2025

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THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS ON THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2025   THIS YEAR’S JUDGING PANEL: RANKIN, NILE RODGERS,...

UK recorded music exports rose to a £794 million high in 2024 as British artists continued to shine on the world stage, but growth slowed in the face of rising global challenges

29 May 2025

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Long-term label investment in talent continues to drive success, with a new generation of artists, and established stars such as...

Tixel become first ticketing company to introduce levy for LIVE Trust

29 May 2025

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Tixel become first ticketing company to introduce levy for LIVE Trust to support grassroots live music, also donates £20,000 to...

BBC One announces Little Simz: Live at the BBC

29 May 2025

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BBC One have announced Little Simz: Live at the BBC, featuring Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello Award winning rapper Little...

Amazon launches exclusive range of Oasis merchandise

29 May 2025

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Ahead of the band’s Live ‘25 tour this year, Amazon re-release iconic tour merch from Oasis’ 30-year career First design “Knebworth...

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