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River House Artists and Sony Music Publishing Sign Rising Singer-Songwriter Kenny Whitmire

11 July 2025

Press release

  River House Artists, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville, announced today the signing of breakthrough country singer-songwriter Kenny Whitmire...

TikTok launches #THISISFOR campaign to celebrate the new album from global K-Pop sensations TWICE

11 July 2025

Press release

TikTok has partnered with TWICE on an immersive in-app experience featuring exclusive content Fans can engage with the #THISISFOR campaign...

UK music tech sector faces critical

10 July 2025

Press release

MTUK's first-ever state of the nation report on the UK music tech sector urges the Government to ensure music tech...

Northampton's Billy Lockett signs gargantuan publishing deal with independent Notting Hill Music

10 July 2025

Press release

  Critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter Billy Lockett has inked an immense global publishing deal with Notting Hill Music, one of the UK's most respected independent music...

Concord Music Publishing Signs Global Deal with Grammy-Nominated Producer Duo Tropkillaz

10 July 2025

Press release

Marking Concord’s First Signing Out of Brazil    Concord Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the signing of Tropkillaz, the dynamic GRAMMY-nominated...

Symphonic Distribution Partners with Third Chair to Monitor Music on Social Media for Proper Sync Usage, Maximizing Revenue

10 July 2025

Press release

  Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, has partnered with Third Chair (previously Watchdog)...

FUGA Partners With Arketyp Group, the New Venture From YEAR0001 Co-Founder Oskar Ekman

10 July 2025

Press release

Deal expands FUGA’s footprint in the Nordic region and follows new signings from Arketyp Group and YEAR0001Downtown-owned, B2B distributor FUGA...

Levellr Unveils AI Tool to Decode Real-Time Fan Sentiment on Discord

09 July 2025

Press release

New feature gives artists, labels, and brands instant insight into what fans really think, feel, and care about View demo dashboard...

The UK's Official biggest songs and albums on vinyl of 2025 so far revealed

09 July 2025

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Sam Fender scoops the biggest vinyl album of 2025 so far Oasis secure best-selling vinyl single of the year so far...

Rebecca Lucy Taylor a.k.a Self Esteem to curate at this year's Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival

09 July 2025

Press release

The festival also features Adam Buxton, Alexis Wright, Bora Chung, Charlie Macksey, Chris Kraus, Claire-Louise Bennett, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Funmi Fetto, Jackie...

'Don't Look Back In Anger' takes title of most played Oasis song of 21st Century

09 July 2025

Press release

‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ has been revealed as Oasis’s most played track on UK radio and TV in the...

Tom Walker signs global publishing deal with BMG

09 July 2025

Press release

  Platinum-selling British singer-songwriter Tom Walker has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with BMG. The deal brings together Walker’s deeply personal...

Statement on UK Government Decision to ban Employer NDAs

09 July 2025

Press release

A statement from Gaby Cartwright, Head of Partnerships, LIVE in response to the UK Government's decision to make amendments to The Employment Rights Bill...

BBC Radio 2 listeners to vote for Your Ultimate 80s Duet

08 July 2025

Press release

  The 1980s saw some of the world's best loved popstars unite to create some of the most magical and much-loved...

AIF calls for Competition and Markets Authority to investigate Live Nation

08 July 2025

Press release

Live Nation could be held responsible for engaging in anti-competitive behaviour, according to AIF analysis.   The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF)...

LIVE Awards 2025

08 July 2025

Press release

Category Nominations Now Open  Tom Ward is the new host of the LIVE Awards 2025   The annual LIVE Awards, which will take...

Green Man Festival 2025

08 July 2025

Press release

14th - 17th August 2025 Announce full line up and day splits for SOLD OUT 2025 edition Cymande, Heartworms, Been Stellar, Cass...

Brazilian music superstar Alok signs global publishing deal with BMG

07 July 2025

Press release

  GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian music superstar and philanthropist ALOK has signed a global publishing agreement with BMG.A leading figure in dance music,...

Independent music company CEOs around the world call for end to further anti-competitive, consolidation attempts in the music industry

07 July 2025

Press release

  Hundreds of independent record labels and trade associations have raised significant concerns about Universal Music Group's acquisition of Downtown Music...

Tickets For Good announces launch of Belgian business at Wallifornia, opens £3m funding round

04 July 2025

Press release

  The Wallifornia Conference Startups alumni returns to reveal latest expansion news. TfG recipients include some 500k registered healthcare workers, teachers, and...

Lewis Capaldi surprises fans in London's Covent Garden to launch 'Room to Reflect' meditation booth with TikTok

04 July 2025

Press release

  SCOTTISH SUPERSTAR PARTNERS WITH TIKTOK TO ENCOURAGE THE NATION TO TAKE A MOMENT TO RESET FROM  EVERYDAY LIFE   The ‘Room to...

Beatport Live Launches 'The Block'

04 July 2025

Press release

A Touring Container Stage Spotlighting Emerging DJs at Junction 2, Creamfields, and The Prospect Building  Over the last five years, more...

BDi Music signs exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Paige Bea

04 July 2025

Press release

Bea is a sought after musician, songwriter, DJ and emerging producer.   BDi Music has signed artist and songwriter Paige Bea to...

Bandcamp Daily's Summer 2025 Hotlist Spotlights Its Most Anticipated New Releases

04 July 2025

Press release

Open Mike Eagle, Wet Leg, Kokoroko, Alex G, Susumu Yokota and more are all featured in the Summer 2025 Hotlist    Bandcamp Daily,...

Universal Music Greater China announces strategic global alliance with "Godfather of Mandarin R&B" David Tao and his company Great Entertainment

04 July 2025

Press release

Universal Music Group to Release David Tao’s New Studio Album STUPID POP SONGS, with Physical Pre-Orders Opening Soon   Universal Music Greater...

David Bowie Centre - V&A Announces More Detail, plus The Last Dinner Party and Nile Rodgers

04 July 2025

Press release

From guest-curated displays to unrealised projects, the V&A announces new details on the David Bowie Centre - opening at the...

WMA announces expansion of UK & European Publicity, Social and Marketing Divisions

03 July 2025

Press release

Andy Saiker appointed as Head of PR, Social & Marketing (UK & Europe) Global digital marketing and creative agency, WMA are...

Tems Launches The Leading Vibe Initiative, Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Music

03 July 2025

Press release

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS JULY 13TH   Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems announces today the launch of the Leading Vibe...

WeAre8 Announces 8fest: The World's First Social Media Music Festival, curated by industry insiders

03 July 2025

Press release

The next generation of music talent is about to transform your social feed experience. WeAre8, the social media bringing social and...

The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast celebrates its first anniversary with two new headline sponsors

03 July 2025

Press release

The podcast curated by Mark Sutherland and executive producer Mike Walsh will launch its 50th episode with the support of...

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