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IMPF statement on streaming fraud

06 September 2023

Press release

In a statement responding to the report of Svenska Dagbladet (Sweden) on criminal gangs using fake Spotify streams to launder money,...

Timothy Xu appointed Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Greater China

05 September 2023

Press release

Experienced executive will lead UMG's operations across the Greater China region.   Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music...

One Media acquires licensor's income share of Entertain Me catalogue

05 September 2023

Press release

One Media acquires licensor's income share of Entertain Me catalogue including songs by Gloria Gaynor, The Drifters, Louis Armstrong, Don Williams...

Absolute Radio announces 15th Birthday celebrations

05 September 2023

Press release

The station will crown the greatest song from the last 15 years, as well as broadcasting live music specials including...

War Child Announces Lineup For Day Of The Girl Event Series

05 September 2023

Press release

CAITY BASER, NILÜFER YANYA & THE MYSTERINES PERFORM IN SUPPORT OF WAR CHILD UK'S 'DAY OF THE GIRL' EVENT SERIES    Caity Baser,...

TikTok: Progress update on Project Clover

05 September 2023

Press release

  Theo Bertram, Vice-President Public Policy Europe Today we are sharing an update on Project Clover, our programme to build a specially-reinforced protective...

Youth Music announces latest round of the Nextgen Fund, helping equalise access to music for young creatives

05 September 2023

Press release

  - Grants of up to £2,500 are available for 18-25 year olds (or up to 30 if d/Deaf or Disabled  - Applications for...

Warner Music Group and Elliot Grainge’s 10k Projects announce joint venture

05 September 2023

Press release

Trailblazing label has discovered chart-topping artists including Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Iann Dior & Internet Money Next generation team behind 30...

National Album Day announces 2023 ambassadors

04 September 2023

Press release

NATIONAL ALBUM DAY ANNOUNCES GABRIELLE, DECLAN MCKENNA, TRICKY AND NUNO BETTENCOURT AS 2023 AMBASSADORS National Album Day, Saturday 14th October, presented...

The Music Walk of Fame

04 September 2023

Press release

UB40, JANIS JOPLIN AND HARVEY GOLDSMITH CBE KICKSTART A WEEK OF STONE UNVEILINGS IN CAMDEN A WEEKLONG CELEBRATION, WITH THE CAMDEN MUSIC...

Women's leadership programme Music Leaders Network announces first international programme with a pan-Nordic network

04 September 2023

Press release

Women's leadership programme Music Leaders Network announces first international programme with a pan-Nordic network - Music Leaders Network Nordic.   Music Leaders Network, the highly-regarded...

Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) appoints Robert Kilpatrick as Interim CEO and Creative Director

01 September 2023

Press release

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) – the membership organisation and innovation agency which exists to strengthen, empower and unite Scotland’s music...

Performers announced for Mercury Prize

01 September 2023

Press release

The 2023 Mercury Prize with FREENOW has announced the live performances confirmed for this year’s Awards Show – playing live...

One Media renews its distribution deal with a US$1 million advance

01 September 2023

Press release

  One Media iP (AIM: OMIP), the digital media content provider which specialises in the active monetisation of music and video...

Sunderland Singer-Songwriter and Dave Stewart collaborator, Bay Street Records’ Faye Fantarrow Passes Away

01 September 2023

Press release

Sunderland Singer-Songwriter and Dave Stewart collaborator, Bay Street Records’ Faye Fantarrow, Passes Away from Extremely Rare Glioma Brain Tumour Following...

BBC Radio 6 Music announces autumn highlights and additions to the evening schedules

01 September 2023

Press release

Steve Lamacq has decided to make a well-deserved change to his broadcasting career. He will begin a new weekly show on...

Concord Music Publishing Extends Agreement with Tomas Costanza

31 August 2023

Press release

Concord Music Publishing is excited to announce the continuation of its long-term partnership with producer and songwriter Tomas Costanza. The...

UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin Departs After Three Years At Helm To Join Prime Minister Rishi Sunak As Director of Strategy

31 August 2023

Press release

UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin is to leave the organisation after three years at the helm to become the...

Gary Kemp & P2J To Be Honoured at BMI London Awards

31 August 2023

Press release

BMI® (Broadcast Music, Inc.®)  today announced that Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet will be named a BMI Icon at the...

Members of the UK Music have thanked Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin for his contribution.

31 August 2023

Press release

Members of the UK Music have thanked Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin for his contribution. AIM CEO, Silvia Montello “AIM would like to sincerely...

Cooking Vinyl Publishing signs Her's.

31 August 2023

Press release

Her’s, the indie-rock duo formed in Liverpool by Norwegian bassist Audun Laading & Barrow-born singer/guitarist Stephen Fitzpatrick were signed to...

Abbey Road Studios has announced the shortlisted nominations for the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023

30 August 2023

Press release

Abbey Road Studios, the world’s most celebrated recording studio, has today announced the shortlisted nominations for the Abbey Road Studios...

BPI Comment in response to DCMS Select Committee call urging Government to follow through on its pledge to prevent AI developers the free use of existing music, literature and works of art

30 August 2023

Press release

Dr. Jo Twist OBE, BPI Chief Executive, said: “We welcome the Select Committee’s call to government to be steadfast in its...

BandLab Technologies reveals revamped brand identity and debuts corporate website

30 August 2023

Press release

BandLab Technologies, an integrated collective of global music technology companies, is thrilled to unveil a comprehensive rebrand that not only...

Billie Eilish receives BRIT Billion Award

30 August 2023

Press release

Billie Eilish has been announced as the latest artist to receive a BRIT Billion Award by the BPI, the representative...

Universal Music Group Acquires Chabaka Music, UAE-Based Digitally-Focused Music Marketing and Distribution Agency

30 August 2023

Press release

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to...

Kaliii Signs Global Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music

29 August 2023

Press release

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide administration deal with rap’s new it-girl, Kaliii. Boasting over 130 million streams, Kaliii’s...

Mixmag launches new office in Kyiv on the Independence Day of Ukraine

24 August 2023

Press release

The world’s biggest dance music media brand, Mixmag has announced it is opening a new international office in Kyiv, Ukraine - Mixmag's...

TikTok's UK Summer Songs of 2023

24 August 2023

Press release

TikTok's Songs of the Summer returns for 2023 - and it's hotter than ever  All summer long, artists have been dropping...

Björk Triumphs at AIM Awards as Final Nominees Revealed

24 August 2023

Press release

Icelandic visionary Björk clinches public-voted Best Live Performer Black Lives in Music CEO, Dr Charisse Beaumont, honoured with Diversity Champion Award Hospital...

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