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Sony Music Germany and Music Women* Germany announce Female* Producer Prize for 2023

19 April 2023

Press release

Sony Music Entertainment Germany and non-profit artist association, Music Women* Germany (MWG), announce today the launch of the 2023 Female*[1]...

Warner Chappell Music names Claire McAuley as EVP, Global Rights Management

19 April 2023

Press release

Move Will Help The Publisher Further Enhance And Speed Up Payments To Writers In All Markets Around The World   Claire McAuley...

Hipgnosis Song Management acquires writer’s share of 16-time Grammy winner David Foster

19 April 2023

Press release

  Hipgnosis Song Management (“Hipgnosis” or the “Company”), which offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated intellectual property rights, is...

MOBO UnSung enters exciting new chapter with TikTok SoundOn

19 April 2023

Press release

MOBO is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for MOBO UnSung, the industry-leading nationwide emerging talent competition and talent...

Rylan and Scott Mills announced as Radio 2’s hosts for Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final and Paddy O’Connell to host semi-finals

19 April 2023

Press release

BBC Radio 2 - the home of Eurovision 2023 on UK radio - today announces that Scott Mills and Rylan will...

New York four-piece cumgirl8 have signed to 4AD

19 April 2023

Press release

New Song & Video 'cicciolina' Out Now LISTEN / WATCH HERE Headline Show at Moth Club on 9 MayUK & EU Tour...

All the Record Store Day celebrations taking place this weekend

19 April 2023

Press release

IN STORE PERFORMANCES, SIGNINGS, DJ SETS, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE OFFICAL BEER, TIKTOK AND AN RSD APP More than 250 independent record shops...

WMX announces new visual podcast series Iconic Records

19 April 2023

Press release

 Season One, ‘Iconic Records: Life After Death,’ explores Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary final album Influential radio personality Angie Martinez hosts, series launches...

The world’s top gathering of booking agents and music festivals moves location in 2023

19 April 2023

Press release

1,000 professionals expected to attend from 60+ markets The 9th edition of the International Festival Forum (IFF) will take place at...

ASCAP Promotes Gabriela González to SVP International Affairs & Latin Membership

19 April 2023

Press release

The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the only US performing rights organization that operates as a not-for-profit,...

peermusic U.K. has signed Tom Ford to an exclusive, global music publishing deal

19 April 2023

Press release

 peermusic U.K. has signed Tom Ford to an exclusive, global music publishing deal, as announced today by Nigel Elderton, President, Europe & Managing...

First wave of performers for Heavy Music Awards announced

18 April 2023

Press release

HEAVY MUSIC AWARDS 2023  FIRST WAVE OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED   LZZY & JOE OF HALESTORM UNDEROATH, VUKOVI, BOSTON MANOR AND CREEPER  PLUS EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL GUEST COLLABORATIONS AND...

Barclaycard entertainment reveals biggest year of entertainment to date

18 April 2023

Press release

Barclaycard announced as the new official Headline Partner of the Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude    - Barclaycard expands its presence across the UK's...

IDOL promotes Thomas Sharp Maxwell to General Manager, USA to drive North American expansion

18 April 2023

Press release

  IDOL, the global artist and label services company, has appointed Nashville-based Thomas Sharp Maxwell as General Manager, USA, to lead...

Judge Jules announces free livestream to celebrate 1000th edition of the Global Warm Up radio show

18 April 2023

Press release

  Judge Jules has announced an exclusive audio and video livestream to celebrate the 1000th edition of ‘The Global Warm Up’...

The Great Escape announces full 2023 festival and conference schedule

18 April 2023

Press release

 PLUS… FURTHER STAGE HOSTS REVEALED AMAZON MUSIC | TIKTOK | ROYAL ALBERT HALL | BBC INTRODUCING THE INDEPENDENT | NOTION | DORK |...

“Music is music regardless of age” - BMG becomes first music company to fully integrate catalog and frontline

18 April 2023

Press release

  BMG is pleased to announce that it has become the first global music company to abandon the outdated industry distinction...

AEG Appoints Lynsey Wollaston as Vice President and General Manager for European Festivals Division

17 April 2023

Press release

The renowned live music and entertainment leader invests in its festival division with a new senior appointment as they gear...

6 Music celebrates Record Store Day with The Vinyl Weekender

17 April 2023

Press release

This coming weekend, BBC Radio 6 Music will celebrate Record Store Day (Saturday 22nd April) with The Vinyl Weekender.   The Vinyl Weekender...

Concord announces reorganisation of international executive structure out of global London hub

17 April 2023

Press release

Long-time President, International John Minch Becomes Executive Director, Publishing Leading on Songwriter Advocacy Jeff Van Driel Becomes General Manager, International Operations...

Abba Voyage welcomes millionth visitor

17 April 2023

Press release

TODAY MARKS ONE MILLION VISITORS TO ABBA VOYAGE AT THE ABBA ARENA, LONDON ONE AUDIENCE MEMBER WON THE CHANCE TO MEET...

Amazon Music Announce Dance UK Weekend Warm Up with Girls Don't Sync

17 April 2023

Press release

Amazon Music Announce Dance UK Weekend Warm Up with Girls Don't Sync - A NewLivestreamed Dance Series on the Amazon...

Parties, pop-ups and Paris: late night programme and more announced for Christine and the Queens' Meltdown

17 April 2023

Press release

The Southbank Centre today announces the exciting late night events and parties as part of Christine and the Queens' Meltdown, taking place this...

Baaba Maal Named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador

17 April 2023

Press release

Inna Modja also announced  Grammy Award winning Senegalese singer Baaba Maal has today been appointed by the United Nations as a Goodwill Ambassador, an honorary...

PRS for Music enters into groundbreaking partnership with Orfium for music licensing across the African continent

17 April 2023

Press release

  PRS for Music, one of the world's largest music rights management organisations, today announced its partnership with Orfium, the leading music...

Reservoir acquires catalog of multi-platinum hip-hop producer-artist Mannie Fresh

14 April 2023

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) ("Reservoir" or the "Company"), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of the...

Winamp launches new player with services aimed at empowering music creators to become their own merchants

14 April 2023

Press release

Winamp’s goal is to grow to 250 million users, with 1 million artists generating revenue from new era of ‘superfans’   Winamp,...

Pandemic support for film and tv shows kept thousands in jobs and contributed billions to economy

14 April 2023

Press release

  Restart scheme supported more than 100,000 jobs for cast and crew on more than 1,000 productions including Gentleman Jack, His...

Turntable LIVE Acquires JQBX, Unites Two Music-Centered Social Platforms

14 April 2023

Press release

  Turntable LIVE is announcing its acquisition of JQBX. Both platforms create engaging online social experiences powered by shared music. The...

IMPF celebrates 10th anniversary

14 April 2023

Press release

2023 Assemblies, details revealed. Second Global Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit set for October in Palma.    IMPF celebrates its 10th anniversary...

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