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Armada Music launches first-ever dance music investment company: Beat Music Fund

20 April 2023

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FIRST ACQUISITIONS INCLUDE KEVIN SAUNDERSON’S KMS RECORDS AND ARTY CATALOG   Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world,...

Gary Roden appointed Executive Director & General Manager at Manchester’s Co-op Live

20 April 2023

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Industry leader Gary Roden appointed Executive Director & General Manager at Manchester’s Co-op Live, to spearhead vision and strategy at...

Funding applications open for The Tramlines Trust

20 April 2023

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The Tramlines Trust, launched in 2022 by Sheffield’s 40,000 capacity Tramlines Festival, has announced it is now ready to receive...

Introducing Halibuts.

20 April 2023

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Halibuts lists every live music performance taking place in London. It covers every genre from classical to rap, from folk...

WPP acquires sonic branding agency amp, expanding generative AI and brand experience design offering

20 April 2023

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WPP today announces the acquisition of amp, one of the world’s leading sonic branding companies.  amp’s expertise will strengthen WPP’s offer...

WMA launches in Sweden

19 April 2023

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Global digital marketing and creative agency, WMA are delighted to announce their expansion further into Europe by launching their newest...

Nominations announced for The Ivors 2023

19 April 2023

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  Today The Ivors Academy announces the nominations for The Ivors 2023 with Amazon Music, recognising and celebrating outstanding songwriters and...

Cassette sales reached near two-decade high last year as current artists & fans embraced the iconic format, new BPI analysis reveals

19 April 2023

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  Sales of cassettes increased for a tenth consecutive year in 2022 to hit their highest level since 2003, driven by...

Public Pressure announce London based music division and appoint Stephen King as Managing Director

19 April 2023

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Global Role for Former Believe MD Unveiled   Public Pressure, the international Web3 media company, has announced a new London based division,...

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

19 April 2023

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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  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

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  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

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 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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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

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