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Michelle Escoffery announced as Chair of the board of trustees at the Ivors Academy Trust

18 November 2024

Press release

The Ivors Academy Trust, a registered charity independent from The Ivors Academy, is committed to supporting, educating, and nurturing the...

NME Launches 'NME The Cover 2023-2024' - A Premium New Book Celebrating One Year of Championing Incredible Emerging Artists

18 November 2024

Press release

Today, NME (nme.com) announces the release of NME The Cover 2023–2024 – a premium coffee-table book celebrating one year of NME's unrivalled support...

Year round drug testing onsite at events across the UK introduced to reduce drug related harm by The Loop backed by NTIA

17 November 2024

Press release

The Loop has started a new year-round programme to deliver its pioneering onsite drug testing at Drumsheds and The Warehouse...

Jedd Katrancha Named Chief Creative Officer at Downtown Music Publishing, Marking Expanded Focus on Creative and Sync Strategy

15 November 2024

Press release

Katrancha to lead creative efforts to unlock the full value of Downtown’s publishing catalog and bolster sync expertise on behalf...

Paloma Faith, Riverman Management, Milk & Honey's Ant Hippsley and Finesse Foreva to be recognised at the 2024 Artist & Manager Awards

15 November 2024

Press release

Other previously announced awardees include Pet Shop Boys & Angela Becker, Chase & Status & Sophie Kennard, Yungblud & Special...

LIVE join forces with Small Green Shoots

15 November 2024

Press release

Honey Ferdinand Appointed Communications Coordinator LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 15 live music industry organisations, has joined...

Amped Studio Gives Online Music Production a Pro-Level Upgrade with VST3 Support and New Features

15 November 2024

Press release

  Amped Studio, the web-based music creation platform, has unveiled an exciting array of new tools and features designed to make...

Universal Music Japan appoints Shintaro Aki as Managing Director, EMI Records

15 November 2024

Press release

Experienced A&R executive will lead EMI's operations in Japan   Universal Music Japan (UMJ), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world...

Paul Hamlyn Foundation is delighted to announce the 10 recipients of Awards for Artists 2024

15 November 2024

Press release

Now in its 30th year, PHF’s Awards for Artists support visual artists and composers at a critical moment in their...

FAC & MMF reactions to Government response to Committee report on grassroots live music

14 November 2024

Press release

David Martin, CEO, Featured Artists CoalitionThe message coming from the Government and from the Culture Committee is loud and clear:...

Breakthrough Artist shortlist unveiled for inaugural TikTok Awards

14 November 2024

Press release

Jordan Adetunji (@jordanadetunji): Incredible break-out year with 'Kehlani' smashing through on TikTok into the UK Official Charts reaching #8 and hit #24 on...

The Great Escape announces final First Fifty acts with 26 new artists revealed

14 November 2024

Press release

 INCLUDINGCATTY | PUNCHBAG | SIRENS OF LESBOS | CORTO.ALTO | THE KLITTENS | NO CIGAR | MARYSIA OSU | EIVØR + MORE  THE GREAT...

Matt Morgan appointed Creative Marketing Director at Trade Secrets Management

14 November 2024

Press release

Matt Morgan, who previously served as a Senior Marketing Executive at Atlantic Records UK, as well as manager to Amelia...

Minister urges live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy to protect grassroots venues

14 November 2024

Press release

  Creative Industries Minister calls on industry to introduce levy on stadium and arena tickets Levy would help ensure sustainability and future...

Chappell Roan Named Artist of the Year as Vevo Unveils 2025 DSCVR List

14 November 2024

Press release

 Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, today released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo “DSCVR Artists to Watch”...

Anywhere everywhere all at once: Muse Sessions Redefines Remote Music Collaboration

14 November 2024

Press release

A platform combining all the collaboration tools artists need to connect and make music online  A solid infrastructure of tools for...

Liverpool's world famous music scene continues to lead from the front in 2024/2025 with the likes of Sosa and more

14 November 2024

Press release

  Liverpool in 360  launches ahead of a bumper year of live music, featuring performances from Sosa, Keyside, Ni Maxine, and...

Amanotes Partners With NCS To Bring Hit Electronic Tracks Into Leading Music Mobile Games

14 November 2024

Press release

- Selected tracks to soundtrack interactive music experiences in chart-topping titles ‘Magic Tiles 3’, ‘Tiles Hop’ and ‘Dancing Road’- NCS...

Ambitious Plans Unveiled To Put Leicester On the Map as a Music City

14 November 2024

Press release

Ambitious plans to make Leicester one of the UK’s foremost music cities will be unveiled on Thursday 14 November at...

Pixies partner with Tickets For Good to launch first global initiative across entire network

14 November 2024

Press release

  Tickets For Good has UK, EU and U.S. divisions, and over 370k registered users. Recipients include NHS workers, teachers, charity workers,...

SoundCloud is introducing the best damn upload experience on the Internet. Period.

14 November 2024

Press release

Making music isn’t easy, but sharing it with the world should be. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch...

John Lewis Christmas ad takes viewers on a magical journey to find the perfect Christmas gift

14 November 2024

Press release

ADVERT HERE   The 2024 John Lewis Christmas ad - The Gifting Hour - transports viewers on a magical journey that follows a...

NTIA Comment on CMS Report on Grass Roots Levy

14 November 2024

Press release

  Says Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association:“The CMS Committee’s report is a vital step in recognizing and addressing the...

AIF statement on Government response to Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry into Grassroots Music Venues

14 November 2024

Press release

A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on Government response to Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry into Grassroots Music Venues   "As...

Cherrytree Music announces Cherrytree London live show in collaboration with EQ Music

13 November 2024

Press release

  The Cherrytree Music Company, the label, artist management firm and music publishing house behind global artists such as Sting, Shaggy and Michael Einziger, have today...

Nordoff and Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards moves to Wednesday evening for 2025 ceremony

13 November 2024

Press release

  O2 Silver Clef Awards 2025 to take place on the evening of Wednesday 2 July from 6pm at JW Marriott...

ERA's work for Record Store Day honoured with top award

13 November 2024

Press release

  Digital entertainment and retail association ERA has been honoured for its work organising Record Store Day, the annual celebration of...

Universal Music Publishing Group announces signing of pop-soul singer/songwriter, Lusaint

13 November 2024

Press release

  Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publishing company, today announces a global deal with the Manchester-based pop-soul singer-songwriter,...

Blackstar announces new Director of Innovation & Culture and new Brixton panel event

13 November 2024

Press release

  Blackstar Agency has appointed Breyner Baptista as its new Director of Innovation & Culture. This role marks a strategic step...

Music.AI Brings Industry-Leading Stem Separation to SourceAudio

13 November 2024

Press release

In a new partnership, Music.AI will seamlessly integrate its AI tools into SourceAudio, giving clients archival quality stems and instrumentals...

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