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Abbey Road ‘Equalise’ festival returns for 5th year

22 February 2024

Press release

FREE WORKSHOPS, RECORDING SESSIONS & MENTORING DESIGNED TO INFORM & INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN EXPLORING A CAREER IN MUSIC HELD AT ABBEY...

The Ivors Academy to launch its first-ever Songwriting Camp with YouTube Music

22 February 2024

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  The Ivors Academy, in partnership with YouTube Music, has announced an exclusive Songwriting Camp, hosted at Qube East, in London. A...

Wise Music Group appoints Thomas Jamois as new MD of Wise Music France

22 February 2024

Press release

Wise Music Group announces the appointment of Thomas Jamois as Managing Director of Wise Music France. Jamois will be responsible for...

Pop star Tate McRae added to The BRITs 2024 line up

22 February 2024

Press release

Final live performer to be confirmed for UK's biggest night in music ************ The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard Saturday 2nd March, 8.30pm,...

Atlantic Records UK Announce Joint Venture with 360 Talent and Creative Agency EYC LTD to launch EYC Records

22 February 2024

Press release

  Today marks the announcement of an exciting new partnership between Atlantic Records UK and EYC LTD, a London based 360˚...

Pulse Records appoints Tim Glover as President, A&R

22 February 2024

Press release

PULSE Records has appointed A&R executive Tim Glover to the role of President of A&R as announced today by PULSE...

Campaign Against Living Miserably announces Tom Walker as ambassador

22 February 2024

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  BRIT Award winner Tom Walker joins Campaign Against Living Miserably(CALM) as their latest Ambassador to encourage life-saving conversations around suicide across the UK The...

Brighton Music Conference announce first fifty speakers and artists

22 February 2024

Press release

  The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the first...

Gibson Garage London: The Ultimate Guitar Experience

22 February 2024

Press release

Gibson Garage London Opens Saturday, February 24, 2024   Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi, Sir Brian May, James Bay, and More Celebrate Opening of...

Playlist Alert iOS app integrates Apple Music playlists

21 February 2024

Press release

Since it’s launch in 2021, the Playlist Alert iOS app has been widely recognised as the fastest service for being...

Replay and share your top music of each month on Apple Music

21 February 2024

Press release

  Apple Music today launches a monthly version of its Replay experience, offering eligible subscribers worldwide access to expanded listening insights. The Replay mix that...

Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding confirmed to perform at The BRITs 2024

21 February 2024

Press release

Joining the already-announced Becky Hill X Chase & Status, Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Rema for UK's biggest night...

Taylor Swift Confirmed by IFPI as Biggest-Selling Global Recording Artist of the Year

21 February 2024

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Taylor Swift makes history as first artist to top the annual IFPI Global Artist Chart for 4th time A countdown of the Top...

NTWRK acquires Complex to build next generation content and shopping experience

21 February 2024

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New company will merge the digital media juggernaut with fast-growing marketplace technology to create the definitive cultural commerce, content, and...

28 UK music creators receive support to attend SXSW 2024 through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund

21 February 2024

Press release

  Supported artists across the UK include Hinako Omori, Divorce, Porij, Jeshi, JADA, Humour and Islet   PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable...

Random Noize Musick signs long-term administration agreement with Bosworth Music

20 February 2024

Press release

  The publishing catalogue Random Noize Musick GmbH is now represented internationally by Bosworth Music GmbH, part of the internationally renowned...

Radar becomes first festival to donate percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust

20 February 2024

Press release

TICKET SALE CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TO THE CHARITY’S PIPELINE INVESTMENT FUND TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUES   Music Venue Trust (MVT), which...

Matt Ellis Joins Thomas St. John Group as CEO of UK Office

20 February 2024

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Former Deloitte Managing Partner and Deputy CEO to Direct Business Management Firm's Strategic Direction and Growth in the United Kingdom   Thomas...

CMM response to IPO's ER impact publication

20 February 2024

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This report was commissioned by the IPO in 2021 with the intention to facilitate the modelling of various different approaches...

ADA Worldwide and South Coast Music Group ink global distribution deal

20 February 2024

Press release

Charlotte-based label founded by Arnold Taylor is home to a roster of rising talent that includes Big Mali, Dustystaytrue, DeeYounginn,...

Erica Bellarosa elevated to Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Atlantic Records

20 February 2024

Press release

  Respected music attorney Erica Bellarosa has been promoted to Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Atlantic Records. In...

Future Bubblers Academy announce live London showcase

20 February 2024

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15th March • Ninety One Living Room Showcase for artists on the Gilles Peterson-backed mentorship programme run in collaboration with Arts Council...

Universal Music Group acquires minority stake in Chord Music Partners

20 February 2024

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Joins with Dundee Partners to form long-term strategic partnership for management and acquisition of world-class music IP UMG to globally administer...

Government decline ER/BPI response to IPO update

19 February 2024

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BPI response to IPO update on research findings into interventions - and further working group looking at aspects of streamingBPI...

Sony Music UK celebrates second year of 'Beyond the Instrument' initiative with expansion into Newcastle

16 February 2024

Press release

DJ EQUIPMENT AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DONATED TO WALKER RIVERSIDE ACADEMY IN NEWCASTLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESTORE THE MUSIC AND PLAYVIRTUOSO   Ahead...

Becky Hill X Chase & Status confirmed to perform at The BRITs 2024

16 February 2024

Press release

Joining the already-announced Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Rema for UK's biggest night in music   The BRIT Awards 2024 with...

Ticket resale platforms become subject to new rules as EU’s Digital Services Act enters into force

16 February 2024

Press release

  From 17 Feb the DSA will apply to all platforms, including Viagogo and Stubhub Online marketplaces will be required to identify...

Richard Antwi Scholarship opens for 7th and final round

15 February 2024

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6 years of building an inclusive & equitable pipeline for Future Music Leaders: Richard Antwi Scholarship opens for 7th and...

Jungle and Rema confirmed to perform at The BRITs 2024

15 February 2024

Press release

Yinka Bokinni and Jack Saunders confirmed to present The BRITs’ Red Carpet on ITV2 and The BRITs’ Aftershow on ITVX   The BRIT...

Liam Fray (Courteeners), The K's, English Teacher and Antony Szmierek to perform alongside Lisa Stansfield at first ever Northern Music Awards

15 February 2024

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  Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards will honour Lisa Stansfield as 'Northern Icon' at its inaugural Northern Music Awards Shortlists announced...

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