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Paul Hamlyn Foundation AWARDS FOR ARTISTS 2024 Celebrating 30 years

25 September 2024

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To celebrate 30 years of supporting artists at critical points in their careers, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Awards for Artists,...

Ticketmaster and Tickets for Good announce partnership to help live events provide tickets to non-profit workers

25 September 2024

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  The UK business includes over 350k registered users. Recipients include NHS workers, teachers, charity workers, volunteers and people affected by the...

Introducing Hook: A revolutionary new AI music app that lets you create, share and discover remixes and mashups of your favorite songs

25 September 2024

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We are happy to announce that today, Hook – the world’s first AI-driven social music expression app – is now...

Beggars Group and Reactional Music partner to deliver music from some of the world's leading independent artists to the next generation of games

24 September 2024

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Beggars Group, independent music pioneers, signs with Reactional Music  Changing consumer habits and new technology driving opportunity for music to take...

Future focused music conference FastForward returns to London, announces new sponsors and initial speakers

24 September 2024

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The two-day programme focused on the future of the music industry takes place 4-5th February in London   The forward thinking music...

Universal Music Group launches Universal Music China Greater Bay Area

24 September 2024

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UMG Expands Strategic Investment in China's Most Dynamic Metropolitan area and talent  UMG becomes the first major music company to establish...

Dickon Stainer appointed Chairman and CEO of Universal Music UK

24 September 2024

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Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge announced today that Dickon Stainer has been appointed Chairman & CEO...

Reservoir announces publishing deals with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records

24 September 2024

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Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced new publishing deals with renowned rapper Snoop Dogg...

Olivier Laouchez, Executive Chairman of Trace, to Attend UN General Assembly to Champion Solutions for African Creative Industries and Education

24 September 2024

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Olivier Laouchez, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Trace, will be attending the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New...

BPI response to David Joseph news

24 September 2024

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“David Joseph has made an exceptional contribution to British music both as a great champion of talent and artistry, and...

Gregg Nadel joins Cris Lacy as Co-Chair & Co-President of Warner Music Nashville

24 September 2024

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Ben Kline to step down as Co-President   Following the recent move to bring Warner Music Nashville under the Warner Records umbrella,...

un:hurd music announces partnerships

24 September 2024

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un:hurd music announces partnerships with CD Baby, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Amazon Merch on Demand, EmPawa, feature.fm, beatBread, Laylo and more   un:hurd music, the...

AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme

23 September 2024

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More than 70 multi-venue festivals operate in England in 2024. Arts Council England funded project will begin in October.   The Association of...

Fish56Octagon launches record label Octagon Discs in partnership with Another Rhythm Records

23 September 2024

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Announces First Release: Groove Armada & Declan Knapp's “Superstylin'” – Out 4th October 2024   UK viral DJ sensation Fish56Octagon has officially set up...

Amazon Music launches City Sessions across Europe

23 September 2024

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First shows in the livestream series will take place in the UK, Spain, Germany and Italy  Fans around the world can...

Atlantic Music Group begins new era

23 September 2024

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Focus on cultural impact and creative expertise New leadership empowered at Atlantic, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects Key moves include promotions of...

David Joseph stepping down from Universal Music UK

23 September 2024

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Internal note: I wanted to share with you that after 26 extraordinary years, I've decided to step back from the company.It...

Grammy-nominated superstar Kesha goes independent, launches Kesha Records via global distribution partnership with ADA

23 September 2024

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Pact covers distribution for current single “Joyride,” along with future releases including upcoming new album First distribution deal sees Kesha maintain...

Gareth Mellor Promoted to SVP, Global Marketing & Communications at Downtown Music

20 September 2024

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Follows the appointment of Molly Neuman as President of CD Baby and alignment of the Downtown group under a single...

The Circuit Group Announces UK Expansion, Forms Joint Venture with CTRLFRK to Launch Circuit Management

20 September 2024

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James Sutcliffe Appointed CEO/President to Lead The Circuit Group UK The Circuit Group, the new enterprise led by some of the...

EU Copyright Directive & Article 17 Completed - ICMP comments

20 September 2024

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Landmark Law Addresses 'Value Gap' of Online Music Transposing the EU Copyright Directive into the 27 national laws across Europe is...

Music Venue Trust announces full programme for tenth anniversary edition of Venues Day

20 September 2024

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Steve Lamacq to Give Keynote Address Remaining Tickets on Sale Now   Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced that a limited number of...

'Operation 404' continues to tackle infringing music services in Brazil and Paraguay

20 September 2024

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    Ongoing anti-piracy campaign, ‘Operation 404’ – supported by IFPI - has completed its seventh round of actions, this time tackling...

New music collaboration platform Ampollo launches

19 September 2024

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Partnership Agreements with BIMM, The Royal Academy, Pirate Studios and others announced A groundbreaking new platform that will allow artists, songwriters...

MMF reveal four new board members at 2024 AGM

19 September 2024

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  Marit Berning, Paul Smernicki, Shaurav D’Silva and Tania Lee are newly elected to the board. Sandy Dworniak is reelected Paul Craig...

Music Tectonics Announces Finalists in its Swimming with Narwhals Startup Competition

19 September 2024

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Four music tech movers and shakers have been selected as finalists to pitch at the Music Tectonics Conference in Santa...

Music Mudder 2024 raises over £75,000 for Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy

19 September 2024

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  Music Mudder 2024, the unique music-inspired endurance event organised by leading talent agency Wasserman Music, in partnership with music therapy charity,...

Full line-up and more tickets announced for Womex 24 global music festival

19 September 2024

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  1-Night Venue Passes now on sale alongside full Festival Passes Manchester icon DJ Paulette to host Opening Night Concert   Manchester Music City,...

EarthSonic Record Label, Sound Archive & Events Series Launches

19 September 2024

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  Upcoming Releases and Projects Feature Bicep, Brian Eno, Coldcut, Kate Simko, Martyn Ware, Matthew Dear, Osunlade Alongside Indigenous Artists ãssia...

David Bowie's last ever UK gig voted

19 September 2024

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ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL GOERS PICKED BOWIE’S 2004 PERFORMANCE OVER PREVIOUS ICONIC HEADLINERS David Bowie’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival in...

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