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Amazon Music - Inaugural UK City Sessions series with Bastille presents "&"

16 October 2024

Press release

Last night, Amazon Music launched its first UK City Sessions livestream with Bastille Presents "&"(Ampersand). The exclusive performance was held at...

Podcast: Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware - featuring Finneas

16 October 2024

Press release

  LISTEN HERE. The world No. 1 podcast, Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware is back for its highly anticipated 17th...

TikTok partners with Melon on Add to Music App

16 October 2024

Press release

'Add to Music App' harnesses the power of music discovery on TikTok to directly drive consumption on music streaming services   TikTok...

Jean Mischler Appointed SVP, Marketing at Downtown Music's Direct-to-Creator Division, CD Baby

16 October 2024

Press release

Brings nearly two decades of experience championing independent artists and innovative marketing strategies to CD Baby's leadership team. Downtown Music’s direct-to-creator...

PPL appointed for neighbouring rights collections for John Lennon and Yoko Ono

15 October 2024

Press release

  The estate of John Lennon has appointed PPL to collect neighbouring rights royalties on all sound recordings where John Lennon...

Frontiers Label Group announces the launch of its new imprint, BLKIIBLK

15 October 2024

Press release

FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW IMPRINT BLKIIBLK, SIGNING OF LEGENDARY METAL/HARDCORE BAND BIOHAZARD AND UPCOMING ALBUM RELEASE IN 2025    Frontiers Label Group proudly announces the launch of its new...

WMA appoints Mike O'Keefe as Global Vice President Creative

15 October 2024

Press release

Global digital marketing and creative agency, WMA are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike O’Keefe as Global Vice President...

[PIAS] co-founders Kenny Gates & Michel Lambot announce sale of remaining shareholding to Universal Music Group

15 October 2024

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[Integral] & Virgin Music Group to join forces  [PIAS] Label Group to remain fully autonomous   [PIAS] founders Kenny Gates and Michel...

Gigi Perez signs to Island Records

15 October 2024

Press release

LONDON HEADLINE SHOW AT OMEARA, 19TH NOV   On the heels of independent success, Gigi Perez officially announces her signing to Island Records. The buzzing singer-songwriter, a...

Dave Stewart, award-winning, Music Hall of Fame Icon, entrepreneur and overall creative force, joins PRS for Music

15 October 2024

Press release

    Dave Stewart, the highly acclaimed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, UK Music Hall of Fame, GRAMMY Award, Golden Globe Awards, multi-Brit...

Takeshi Okada named as President and CEO of Warner Music Japan

15 October 2024

Press release

  Takeshi Okada has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Warner Music Japan. He will take up the...

Watford Colosseum opens for bookings

15 October 2024

Press release

AEG Presents newest venue in Watford due to open Autumn 2025   AEG Presents and Watford Borough Council have signed contracts for...

Collabhouse launches pre-cleared artist music library

15 October 2024

Press release

INDUSTRY DISRUPTING MOVE UNLOCKS VAST MICRO-SYNC MARKET FOR MUSICIANS, CREATIVES AND BRANDS    At the 2024 Amsterdam Dance Event, in front of...

Lisa Nandy MP addresses Beyond The Music conference

14 October 2024

Press release

Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport made her first address to the music industry at Beyond The...

Opposition grows worldwide about TikTok's decision to stop negotiations with Merlin

14 October 2024

Press release

  TikTok’s decision to disintermediate Merlin and walk away from negotiations to renew its current license has sparked widespread concern across...

Deep Dish Announce String of Residencies and New Versions of Their Classics; Enlist Agency, Management & Label Partners

13 October 2024

Press release

  Deep Dish, the electronic music duo consisting of Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi, bring their ten-year hiatus to an end with today's...

Reservoir acquires producer catalog of Grammy winner Jack Douglas

11 October 2024

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of the producer royalties to the...

Stationhead Voice Notes let artists speak up to engage, promote, and give back to fans

11 October 2024

Press release

  Have you ever wondered what your favorite artists have to say? Stationhead, the world's largest streaming service and hub for...

Exploring the reinvention of classical music

11 October 2024

Press release

Sam Jackson, Controller, BBC Radio 3 & BBC Proms alongside thought leaders from the classical world explore the genre's growing influence...

BPI launches episode five of its Innovation Podcast series

11 October 2024

Press release

  Episode 5: What Happens When Music Meets Games: Redefining cultural experiences for the next generation Listen to the podcast here   Building on its...

BIMM University 'Tastemakers FM' Episode 4 - OUT NOW

11 October 2024

Press release

BIMM University's'Tastemakers FM' Podcast:Episode 4 out now  LISTEN NOW To coincide with the start of the new academic year, BIMM University are proud to present...

FUGA strikes deal with UNIFIED Music Group

11 October 2024

Press release

  ●  Deal to provide Strategic Marketing Support, Global Technology Platform, Physical Distribution and Neighboring Rights Services to UNIFIED Music Group-owned...

Warner Music Group Benelux acquires Cloud 9 Recordings

11 October 2024

Press release

  The Dutch independent recorded music will join Warner Music Group's Benelux recorded music   Warner Music Group Benelux has today announced the...

BMG appoints Melanie McAllister to Chief Human Resources Officer

11 October 2024

Press release

  BMG has announced the appointment of Melanie McAllister as its new global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective November 1st,...

MU Celebrates Employment Rights Bill - A Major Win for Trade Unions

11 October 2024

Press release

The Labour Government has today published the Employment Rights Bill, the legislation that has come from years of union work on...

Liverpool named host of 2025 Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards

11 October 2024

Press release

Awards to take place on 27 March 2025 at iconic Liverpool Olympia  Newcomer award shortlist announced today    The UK's largest music therapy...

The Independent announced as a global curator on Apple Music

11 October 2024

Press release

  The Independent is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Apple Music, which will see it launch as a global curator on...

Field Day celebrates a new era relocating to Brockwell Park in 2025

11 October 2024

Press release

Field Day heads South to join Brockwell Park’s collective of festivals with a brand-new date on May Bank Holiday Weekend After...

Oasis's home city goes supersonic as BPI research for National Album Day reveals Manchester is the UK's top destination for launching chart-topping groups

10 October 2024

Press release

  Marking the event’s theme this year of Great British Groups, the analysis reveals that 35 studio albums by bands from...

Meddling Launches Listing Service - Track and Report Artist Signings and Departures for Free

10 October 2024

Press release

  For a decade, Meddling has provided the default data tools for modern A&R coverage. Expanding to provide non-data driven A&R, Meddling is...

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