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PPL PRS Limited appoints Greg Aiello as Managing Director

10 July 2024

Press release

PPL PRS Limited (PPL PRS) today announces the appointment of Greg Aiello as Managing Director. He takes over the role...

Resident Advisor and SoundCloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Artist and Fan Connection Digitally and Physically

10 July 2024

Press release

Resident Advisor (RA), the leading platform for electronic music events, and SoundCloud, the global artist-first platform that empowers artists and...

Northern Music scene could face a crisis as research reveals a drop in musicality in the region

10 July 2024

Press release

New research from Youth Music has revealed that young people in the North of England are feeling less musical than...

AmplifyWorld Launch $500k Artist Fund

10 July 2024

Press release

AmplifyWorld, the fan engagement platform founded by Kasabian's Ian Matthews and tech entrepreneur Irfon Watkins, invites musicians to apply for...

MCPS celebrates 100th anniversary in style with Black Tie gala - speeches from CEO and Chair

10 July 2024

Press release

MCPS Chair, Jackie Alway OBEGood evening everyone and thank you all for joining us on this special evening to celebrate...

Amazon Music announces first wave of artists to be livestreamed from Wireless Festival

10 July 2024

Press release

Music fans will be able to enjoy livestreamed performances from artists including; 21 Savage, Byron Messia, Digga D, Fridayy, Kairo...

BPI launches first-of-its-kind innovation programme for the music industry

09 July 2024

Press release

Launched in partnership with London & Partners, Grow Music is a scale-up and growth programme for new technologies, innovations and ideas...

Warner Music Balkans launches

09 July 2024

Press release

The JV will house local artists from the Western Balkans under one label and connect them across Warner Music’s global...

IMRO Extends Agreement with ICE in new multi-year deal

09 July 2024

Press release

  The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with ICE the (International Copyright...

Amuse presents feature to help DIY artists fight artificial streams

09 July 2024

Press release

Stream Check takes the pulse of Amuse-distributed catalog to indicate streaming health Streaming fraud is one of the greatest challenges facing...

EVALINA, ATG Musick and Lizzie Nightingale among the latest 5 songwriters and producers to receive Hitmaker fund support

09 July 2024

Press release

PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development announces today the latest producers and songwriters...

UK & Ireland artists announced for Horizons Stage at Womex 24

09 July 2024

Press release

WOMEX 24, Manchester, 23-27 October Delegate Passes and Festival Passes now on sale   Manchester Music City and Horizons have today (9 July) announced the nine artists selected to...

Internal message from David Joseph regarding changes at UMG

09 July 2024

Press release

Music is dynamic, and constantly changing, both creatively and commercially. Artists need the best and most agile partners by their...

Statements: Lisa Nandy, Culture Secretary

08 July 2024

Press release

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl “Lisa Nandy’s appointment as the new Culture Secretary is fantastic news and provides further momentum...

National Arenas Association announces Marshall Arts Chairman and founder Barrie Marshall as winner of the NAA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the National Arenas Association and the Live Music Industry

08 July 2024

Press release

Barrie Marshall, legendary British promoter and the Chairman and Founder of Marshall Arts has been voted unanimously by the Association...

AIM General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

Gee Davy, AIM's Interim CEO and Chief Policy Officer AIM, said: "Congratulations to the new Labour government on behalf of...

LIVE General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

"Having worked closely with the party in opposition, LIVE looks forward to working with the incoming Labour government to deliver...

UK Music General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl Congratulates Sir Keir Starmer On Election Victory And Urges New PM To Use His "Resounding...

NTIA General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

Michael Kill, CEO of NTIA, Welcomes Labour Government: The Real Work Starts Today!   "As CEO of the Night Time Industries Association...

General Election comment - MMF, FAC, FFA

05 July 2024

Press release

David Martin, CEO, Featured Artists CoalitionCongratulations to the new Labour government. Although we offer commiserations to our Artist in Residence,...

BPI General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

Dr Jo Twist OBE, BPI CEO, said:   “Congratulations to the new Labour Government – we look forward to working together to...

Nordoff and Robbins raises £760,000 towards music therapy and honours legendary music icons at glittering O2 Silver Clef Awards ceremony

05 July 2024

Press release

blur, AC/DC, Chaka Khan, Mark Knopfler, Jessie Ware, Loyle Carner, Texas, The 1975, Ezra Collective, Jacob Collier, Cat Burns and...

AIF General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

A statement from the Association of Independent Festivals' CEO John Rostron following the result of the UK's 2024 General Election   "We...

The Ivors Academy comment on General Election

05 July 2024

Press release

Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy said: “A music lover leading the new Government, with a party focused on economic...

All Points East - Unsigned Stage

05 July 2024

Press release

UBER ONE PRESENTS ALL POINTS EASTFULL LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR BRAND NEW AMEX UNSIGNED STAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTSAWARD-WINNING TEN...

Colectiva, Luke RV and Lucia and the Best Boys among the 7 exciting artists receiving PPL Momentum Music Fund support

04 July 2024

Press release

Luke RV becomes the third PPL Momentum Accelerator grantee to progress career to PPL Momentum Music Fund level 200 artists supported...

NTIA Says UK's Night Time Economy Extremely Fragile - 16% Surge in Business Administrations Demands Urgent Intervention by New Government

04 July 2024

Press release

  The UK's Night-Time Economy (NTE) faces a critical juncture as it grapples with an alarming rise in business failures. According...

BBC Radio 6 Music returns to Uber One presents All Points East Festival for 2024

04 July 2024

Press release

The BBC Radio 6 Music Stage will return to Uber One presents All Points East Festival this year, as announced...

The official biggest songs and albums of 2024 so far

04 July 2024

Press release

Noah Kahan’s Stick Season remains biggest song of 2024 so far Summer hits by Sabrina Carpenter, Dasha and Shaboozey enter year-to-date Top 10  Taylor...

Michael Bibi’s homecoming gig to recruit young lifesavers

04 July 2024

Press release

  Award-winning tech house DJ and founder of record label Solid Grooves, Michael Bibi, has invited stem cell transplant charity Anthony...

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