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Annie Macmanus & Huw Stephens announced as Mercury Prize Hosts

29 August 2024

Press release

Broadcaster, author and podcaster Annie Macmanus and 6 Music presenter Huw Stephens were today announced as hosts of the 'Mercury Prize 2024: Album of...

TikTok Brings Coldplay’s Chris Martin and International Superstars to Dublin Street For Performance Ahead of Croke Park Shows

29 August 2024

Press release

In a surprise appearance earlier this evening, Coldplay's Chris Martin took to Grafton Street for an impromptu performance of new hit...

Unprecedented Response to Scotland's Cultural Crisis

29 August 2024

Press release

Scotland's Artists and Music Industry Rallies Together, With Over 1,000 Signatories Added to an Open Letter to Scotland's First Minister...

Win a Liam Gallagher signed 'All on the Board' Definitely Maybe poetry board

29 August 2024

Press release

Win a Liam Gallagher signed 'All on the Board' Definitely Maybe poetry board and raise money for Nordoff and Robbins...

The Extraordinary Miss Flower

29 August 2024

Press release

IAIN FORSYTH & JANE POLLARD’S THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER STARRING EMILÍANA TORRINI ANNOUNCED TO WORLD PREMIERE IN OFFICIAL COMPETITION AT THE BFI LONDON FILM...

Cre8ing Vision presents the Regional Edition

29 August 2024

Press release

MANCHESTER EVENTS ON 20TH & 21ST SEPTEMBER 2024 NQ HOUSE TAKEOVER AND THE ULTIMATE SEMINAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WARNER MUSIC UK    CONFIRMED; PAUL...

BBC Pop Music TV announces new series for BBC Two, Boybands Forever, from Mindhouse Productions

29 August 2024

Press release

  Produced by BAFTA Award winning producers Louis Theroux and Nancy Strang for Mindhouse Productions Featuring a host of music icons and...

Song Sleuth announces new deal with Regalias Digitales

28 August 2024

Press release

Song Sleuth will identify user generated live music content for all rights holders across the Regalías Digitales portfolio   Song Sleuth, the...

PRS Foundation announces the first round of promoters supported through the Early Career Promoters Fund

28 August 2024

Press release

  More than £50k in grants and wraparound supported awarded to 18 exciting early career promoters 57% of selected grantees are women...

Bree Runway, Connie Constance, Matilda Mann and RORY to perform live shows in London for War Child in October

28 August 2024

Press release

Bree Runway, Connie Constance, Matilda Mann and RØRY are all set to perform intimate live shows in venues across London...

The BRIT Awards launch nationwide search for next big presenting talent

28 August 2024

Press release

  The BRITs today announce a nationwide talent search to find the presenters of tomorrow, with the winners hosting The BRITs POV, a...

Jack Daniel's Live to Vinyl Sessions Unveil Epic Artist Lineup

28 August 2024

Press release

Hosted at Metropolis Studios, the series features live performances by Ezra Collective, Pale Waves, Maverick Sabre, and Nova Twins Starting...

Dr Kenji Kitatani named as Chairman of Warner Music Japan

28 August 2024

Press release

  Dr Kenji Kitatani, the Chairman of sports media company DAZN Japan, has been appointed to the new role Chairman of...

AllTrack becomes the 4th US PRO to be accepted by CISAC

28 August 2024

Press release

  AllTrack, a performing rights organization (PRO) built in the digital era to serve the independent music sector, has been accepted...

The Other Songs and Universal Music Publishing Group announce new publishing collaboration

28 August 2024

Press release

Today, the independent entertainment company, The Other Songs and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, announced their...

Escape unveils Together Again festival

28 August 2024

Press release

Escape, the powerhouse team behind the UK’s largest family-friendly festival ‘In It Together’, is proud to unveil ‘Together Again’ – the...

Capitol Records signs K-pop girl group Meovv in partnership with TheBlackLabel

28 August 2024

Press release

Capitol Records, in partnership with THEBLACKLABEL,announces the signing of the fierce, feverishly buzzing new K-pop girl group MEOVV (pronounced “meow”)....

BMG Half-Year Results 2024

28 August 2024

Press release

As you may have seen, Bertelsmann’s Interim Report 2024 was released this morning (Aug. 28), highlighting BMG’s strong performance during...

Virgin Music Group Partners with Splash for Sofi Tukker Roblox Experience

28 August 2024

Press release

Virgin Music Group, the world’s leading partner to independent artists, labels and entrepreneurs, have teamed up with Splash, creators of...

Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts with Biffy Clyro, Paolo Nutini and more signing

28 August 2024

Press release

Open Letter published for additional signatories ahead of being sent to Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney on Friday 30 August...

Notting Hill Music sign The K's to exclusive publishing deal

28 August 2024

Press release

Notting Hill Music are delighted to announce the signing of The K’s to a long term exclusive publishing deal. The...

Mark Beaven, Co-founder & Co-CEO, AAM, named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of MusExpo

27 August 2024

Press release

  MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned global music industry annual conference and showcase event, often described as the “United Nations of Music,”...

Italian music market: Growth by 15.1% in the first half of 2024

27 August 2024

Press release

Both streaming and physical revenues are constantly growing The first half of 2024 closes positively for the Italian music market,...

Brazilian law enforcement authorities have launched Operation Redirect

27 August 2024

Press release

Brazilian law enforcement authorities have launched Operation Redirect; an initiative aimed at tackling illegal online music services, supported by IFPI...

Aerosmith, Creed, Jerry Flowers, Myles Kennedy, Sevendust, Wolfgang Van Halen join Artist Rights Alliance Music Council

27 August 2024

Press release

ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER & VOCALIST DAN NAVARRO JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS    The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), a non-profit artist-led education and advocacy organization, today...

MITC Launches Strength in Unity: A Support Group for Global Majority Music Artists and Professionals

26 August 2024

Press release

Tues 10th Sept, Tues 24th Sept, Tues 8th Oct, Tues 22nd Oct In response to the alarming rise in racist violence...

Rusowksy signs to Warner Records

23 August 2024

Press release

Madrid-based, multi-instrumentalist and producer rusowsky teams up with Mexican trio Latin Mafia for his new single “neo roneo.” In anticipation...

2024 Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ TV & Radio programme details announced

22 August 2024

Press release

BBC Music continue their long-standing broadcast partnership with the Mercury Prize which sees programming on BBC Four and BBC Radio...

Warner Music has appointed Oscar Scivier as Senior Director, A&R, Asia

22 August 2024

Press release

Warner Music today announced the appointment of Oscar Scivier as Senior Director, A&R, Asia. Scivier is an experienced and accomplished...

The Calling have signed with UTA and CTK Enterprises for global representation

21 August 2024

Press release

After two decades of anticipation THE CALLING emerges from the shadows, ready to reclaim their place in the hearts of...

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