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Official Charts strike deal with leading jukebox operator NSM Music

29 October 2024

Press release

The UK Official Singles Chart to appear on thousands of jukeboxes under groundbreaking new partnership   The UK’s official music and film...

ESNS expands 2025 line-up with exciting festival and conference highlights

29 October 2024

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ESNS announces 82 new European acts for 2025 showcase festival, including Antony Szmierek (uk-eng), Martha Da'ro (be), Bnnyhunna (nl), Felix...

Creamfields unveils new HALO Mega Stage + Teletech 3 Day Takeover for 2025

29 October 2024

Press release

As one of the world’s global leaders in electronic music festivals, Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields returns to take over the...

Warner Chappell Music Korea appoints Sophia Hong as Managing Director

29 October 2024

Press release

  Warner Chappell Music Korea announced today the appointment of Sophia Hong as Managing Director, effective immediately. She will be based...

Tega Oghenejobo Appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of Mavin Global in Expanded Role

29 October 2024

Press release

Expanded leadership role builds upon Tega's existing position as COO, reflecting his profound contributions to the company's growth, and his...

Submissions opening 28 October for SXSW London programming

28 October 2024

Press release

Bold, Inspiring Vision for Festival Programming Unveiled Providing a Global Platform for Maverick Thinking and Unconventional Ideas   SXSW London today announced it...

Universal Music Group enters into a strategic collaboration with ethical AI music company, Klay

28 October 2024

Press release

KLAY’S FOUNDATIONAL AI MODEL TO POWER A NEW GENERATION OF CREATIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCES AND DRIVE NEW AVENUES OF MONETIZATION FOR ARTISTS Los Angeles-based...

FUGA continues expansion in APAC; strikes partnership with ASINTADA, home to Gloc-9

25 October 2024

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Follows recent key signings in the Philippines, including Morobeats, 314 Studios and Crown Studios Inc. Hires Noorcahyo Istyabudi to lead business...

UK Music Video Awards 2024: The Winners!

25 October 2024

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CHARLI XCX, ANTSLIVE, RM, THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS & FONTAINES D.C. TRIUMPH AT THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GLOBAL MUSIC VIDEO CREATIVITY AUBE PERRIE...

BPI Innovation Podcast - The role of trade bodies in driving innovation

25 October 2024

Press release

Right place, Right Time, Right Questions: the role of trade bodies in driving innovation BPI CEO Dr. Jo Twist OBE and...

Impala issues open letter to TikTok seeking a strong, cooperative partnership without strong-arm tactics

25 October 2024

Press release

On TikTok's imposed deadline day for labels to sign direct terms to boycott Merlin, IMPALA publishes an open letter calling...

Warner Music Africa Francophone launches

25 October 2024

Press release

New venture between WM Africa, WM France and Africori  Warner Music has announced the launch of an exciting new venture, WM...

Artists contribute images to a one-off exhibition launching new mental health charity Mental Aid

25 October 2024

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'UNSEEN' - PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK CAVE, MEMBERS OF ARCTIC MONKEYS AND BLONDIE TO FEATURE AT EXHIBITION LEGENDARY ARTISTS INCLUDING SIR ROD...

Redolent wins the Scottish Album Of The Year Award with 'Dinny Greet'

25 October 2024

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REDOLENT AWARDED £20,000 FIRST PRIZE AT NATIONAL MUSIC PRIZE CEREMONY MARTYN BENNETT'S 'GRIT' NAMED MODERN SCOTTISH CLASSIC AND DILLON BARRIE WINS...

Anti-Racism Code of Conduct launched for UK Music Industry

24 October 2024

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Black Lives In Music Announce: Anti-Racism Code Of Conduct A Landmark Initiative Driving the Future of an Equitable Music Industry Coming Soon:...

Amazon Music unveils next UK City Session featuring Leigh-Anne

24 October 2024

Press release

Monday 28th October at London’s Koko  Fans around the world can tune in on via the Amazon Music UK channels on...

Millions of fans listen to Nature and raise royalties for her survival

24 October 2024

Press release

SOUNDS RIGHT LAUNCHED NATURE AS AN OFFICIAL ARTIST ON EARTH DAY 2024 MILLIONS OF FANS HAVE SINCE STREAMED NATURE’S TRACKS, ALLOWING...

Taylor Swift: The Brand Unveiled - Groundbreaking 12-Year Study Exposes the True Power of Her Music's Commercial Appeal

24 October 2024

Press release

64,000 Consumers Rank Nearly 200 Taylor Swift Tracks, Revealing the Commercial Truth Behind Her Last 10 Albums and the True...

Chase & Status and Sophie Kennard to receive joint award for Artist & Manager Team of the Year

24 October 2024

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The achievements of Will Kennard, Saul Milton aka Chase & Status, and their manager, Frame Artists’ co-founder Sophie Kennard, will...

Global creators' royalties up 7.6% to new high of €13.1bn in 2023

24 October 2024

Press release

 Download the report. Global royalty collections for creators grew by 7.6% to a new high of EUR13.1 billion in 2023. The...

Impala's fourth Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion report: Progress, challenges, and future actions in the independent music sector

24 October 2024

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IMPALA has released its fourth Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Report, providing insights into its ongoing efforts in this area. Published...

LIVE Awards 2024 - Finalists Announced

24 October 2024

Press release

The annual LIVE Awards, which will take place in association with Skiddle on Wednesday 11th December at Troxy in East...

BBC Radio 6 Music presents New Music Fix Live in Belfast this November

24 October 2024

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   Today on their New Music Fix Daily show on BBC Radio 6 Music (7-9pm), Tom Ravenscroft and Deb Grant announced...

National Album Day gives album sales an extra spin

24 October 2024

Press release

  Vinyl market up 17% on the previous week and 9% on the previous year's National Album Day; reflecting nearly 50...

LIDO Festival

24 October 2024

Press release

LIDO FESTIVAL Dive into London’s New Festival Celebrating Music, Culture and Connection Full Line Up and Festival Programme To Be Announced Lido Field,...

Phil Bowdery, President of Touring at Live Nation Europe, will be honoured with the OVO Hydro Promoter of the Year Award at the 2024 Specsavers Scottish Music Awards.

24 October 2024

Press release

Renowned industry veteran Phil Bowdery, President of Touring at Live Nation Europe, has been awarded the prestigious OVO Hydro Promoter...

Exclusive virtual concert from Myles Smith, created in Fortnite premieres October 25

23 October 2024

Press release

New Performance Developed in Partnership with Sony Music and RCA Label Group UKProduced By Sony Immersive Music Studios     London, UK –...

Spitfire Audio Launches LABS+: Breakthrough sounds for breakthrough creators

23 October 2024

Press release

  Featuring new Amapiano Foundations sound packs created by influential artists in the scene Every brilliant music-maker starts somewhere. Spitfire Audio, the...

World's largest classical music record label, Naxos, partners with Reactional Music on music personalisation for gaming

23 October 2024

Press release

Game developers will be able to access Naxos’ classical, cultural, world, folk and regional music catalogues in a significant expansion of...

Concord Music Publishing signs singer-songwriter Kara Jackson

23 October 2024

Press release

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of award-winning poet, singer-songwriter, and producer Kara Jackson. In collaboration with Ark Publishing, a joint venture founded...

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