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NTIA Urges UK Mayors to Follow Andy Burnham's Lead in Investing in Sustainable Transport Amid ULEZ and CAZ Scheme Pressures

27 January 2025

Press release

  The (NTIA) is urging mayors and local leaders across the UK to follow the example set by Greater Manchester Mayor...

WIN Announces New Board of Directors

27 January 2025

Press release

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international network that brings together the global independent music community, held its first board meeting...

Independent Venue Week returns from 27 January - 2 February 2025 with hundreds of live events around the UK

27 January 2025

Press release

  Starting today, 214 UK venues will take part in the much-loved annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues...

Pipes, content creation company founded by Mom+Pop Musics, Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd

27 January 2025

Press release

In partnership with Mom+Pop Music, co-owner Thaddeus Rudd and founder/co-owner Michael Goldstone today announce the launch of the creative and...

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall - The essential concert series returns for 2025

27 January 2025

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The essential concert series returns for 2025Incredible gigs raising funds for young people with cancer Announced Today:GK BarryFrank Carter and Paul...

Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new multi-year agreement

26 January 2025

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Expanded Global Relationship For Recorded Music and Music Publishing Companies to Accelerate Product Innovation, Advance Music Monetization and Deepen Engagement Between...

Music Venue Trust Launch 2024 Annual Report

24 January 2025

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Concerns Raised over Collapse of Touring Locations on the Primary and Secondary Circuit Emergency Response Cases Up by 19% Report Reveals Grassroots...

Beatport Unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2025

24 January 2025

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Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, is proud to unveil the Beatport Next Class...

ADA renews its partnership with BRIT nominated Sonny Fodera and his Solotoko label

24 January 2025

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Sonny Fodera's 'Somedays' becomes the only independent release to be nominated for the BRITs 2025 Song of the Year   ADA, the...

NTIA Backs Ministers' Support for GMCA Mayor's 'Investment-Led Approach,' Urging Broader Adoption

24 January 2025

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NTIA Supports Ministers Backing of ”Investment Led Approach” by GMCA Mayor Asking More to Back Approach   Andy Burnham says the Government’s...

Polydor Celebrates 21 BRITs Nominations Across 13 Artists

24 January 2025

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Ben Mortimer, President of Polydor Label Group: "We are beyond thrilled and immensely proud to see 13 of our exceptional artists...

2025 BRIT Award nominations revealed

24 January 2025

Press release

Charli xcx, Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective lead 2025 BRIT Award nominations Charli xcx nominated for FIVE awards including...

Incantio launches sync marketplace to connect music supervisors with indie artists

24 January 2025

Press release

  In today's oversaturated music market, a solid sync placement can be the driving force that breaks a new artist or...

UK Americana Music Awards 2025 - Winners

24 January 2025

Press release

UK Americana Music Awards 2025, powered by Sweet Home Alabama, WINNERS REVEALED    Gillian Welch & David Rawlings and Hannah White lead...

BMG appoints Johannes Von Schwarzkopf as Chief Strategy Officer

23 January 2025

Press release

  BMG is pleased to announce the appointment of Johannes von Schwarzkopf as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and member...

Frontiers Label Group announces signing of The Hunna

23 January 2025

Press release

FLG, the newly launched imprint of Frontiers Label Group, is excited to announce its signing of The Hunna, the powerhouse...

Taylor Swift, Karol G, and Benson Boone, Number 1 of the Spanish Official Music Charts of 2024

23 January 2025

Press release

  “The Tortured Poets Department” is the best-selling album in Spain in 2024, also holding the No. 1 on the vinyl...

BPI to move to new home in Tileyard London

23 January 2025

Press release

  The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, is delighted to share the news that...

Music AI, the Company Behind Moises, Raises $40M in Series A Funding Led by Connect Ventures and monashees

23 January 2025

Press release

  Music AI, a leading player in the field of AI for audio and music, has successfully raised $40 million in...

LIVE sets out strategic vision for 2025

23 January 2025

Press release

SIX-POINT PLAN BASED ON NEW POLICY PLATFORM UNDERSCORES THIS YEAR’S LIVE MUSIC SECTOR PRIORITIESKey areas align with Government missions on...

Robin Ch'i Named as Managing Director of Warner Music Hong Kong

23 January 2025

Press release

Respected industry veteran Gordon Lee retires after 20 years in the role   Warner Music Hong Kong today announced the appointment of...

Soundstripe Acquires Innovative Sync Licensing Startup The Rights

23 January 2025

Press release

  Soundstripe, the Nashville-based music licensing solution for creatives, agencies, and brands, has acquired The Rights, a technology startup founded in 2021,...

IFPI Launches Official Southeast Asia Charts Hub with Creation of New Charts in Philippines and Vietnam

23 January 2025

Press release

New Charts Hub brings together official charts from six ASEAN countries for music fans, artists and industry professionals   IFPI, representing the...

Sony Music Publishing Launches In Thailand

23 January 2025

Press release

Tatchara Longprasert appointed SMP TH General Manager   Sony Music Publishing has launched its new flagship office in Thailand (SMP TH), a strategic...

Behind the Counter Returns for 2025: The Ultimate Celebration of Independent Record Shops

22 January 2025

Press release

- Premieres 21st January, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday leading up to Record Store Day, 12 April 2025 - The 12-part...

Newton Faulkner signs worldwide services deal with Cooking Vinyl

22 January 2025

Press release

  Cooking Vinyl are proud to announce the signing of the maverick and groundbreaking musician Newton Faulkner – Cooking Vinyl will...

Music Support hires Kimberley Goddard and Laila Khan in key roles

22 January 2025

Press release

Khan most recently was the Artist and Relationship Manager at Nordoff and Robbins, while Goddard is a former ELAM Director.    Music...

Sync About It: Breaking New Ground in Music Synchronisation across CEE

21 January 2025

Press release

Bucharest, Romania | 19-21 February 2025 Sync About It is set to become a landmark event in the European music industry,...

Nominations open for the Ethnicity Awards 2025

21 January 2025

Press release

  Nominations are now officially open for the Ethnicity Awards 2025, celebrating individuals and businesses that have made exceptional contributions towards diversity,...

Emerge officially premiered beta launch at ESNS25

21 January 2025

Press release

The highly anticipated beta launch of EMERGE, a new sync music and discovery tool powered by an innovative AI-powered chat...

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