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Dequency raises $4.5M to build decentralised music licensing platform on Algorand

21 February 2022

Press release

Investment round led by Borderless CapitalDequency, the world's first Web3 music synchronisation licensing marketplace, has raised $4.5 million through an investment round...

NTIA & UKDSA Responds to PM Announcement on the Withdrawal of Remaining Covid Restrictions

21 February 2022

Press release

  Michael Kill CEO NTIA says “The withdrawal of the remaining covid restrictions is welcomed by the industry, and will further support...

NTIA responds to Announcement from PM on withdrawal of remaining covid restrictions and living with covid plan

21 February 2022

Press release

    Michael Kill CEO NTIA says“The withdrawal of the remaining covid restrictions is welcomed by the Night Time Industries Association. We...

Covid-19 restrictions finally end but live music calls on Government to continue support

21 February 2022

Press release

  Greg Parmley, CEO, LIVE said: “The end of COVID-19 restrictions represents a huge, welcome relief to the live music sector, which...

Soundrop Partners with TIDAL to Expand Distribution

21 February 2022

Press release

  Soundrop is now distributing to TIDAL, allowing them to participate in TIDAL’s fan-centered royalty model. In addition to getting Soundrop...

NTIA Wales response to removal of restrictions from today in Wales

20 February 2022

Press release

  Following the announcement from the First Minister, that Wales will finally be breaking away from restrictions that have decimated much...

Eat Your Own Ears Launch new record label Eat Your Own Ears Recordings

18 February 2022

Press release

Legendary British live promoters Eat Your Own Ears celebrate their 20th anniversary with the launch of their new record label...

The BRIT Awards celebrate digital growth around the 2022 awards show

18 February 2022

Press release

The BRIT Awards 2022 with Mastercard achieves marked digital growth in key new areas thanks to innovative new partnerships and...

Biden Administration Calls Out Foreign Digital Services that Steal American Music

18 February 2022

Press release

  Today the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Notorious Markets Report highlighting illicit services that threaten the American music community...

Lyor Cohen newsletter on The BRITs

18 February 2022

Press release

Nobody does it like The BRITs "YouTube's commitment to helping break and develop British artists is really important. The launch of...

The Young Music Boss Awards 2022 Winners Revealed

17 February 2022

Press release

The music industry came out in numbers for the return of the Young Music Boss (YMB) Awards in its second...

ILMC’s bursary scheme and ASM Global dramatically expand efforts to promote next generation of young executive talent

17 February 2022

Press release

ASM GLOBAL ACTS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLATFORM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT UPCOMING EXECUTIVE TALENT   THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG EXECUTIVES AND INDUSTRY...

Proper and Bertus team up to offer combined European sales and distribution

17 February 2022

Press release

New deal will streamline processes with fewer warehouses across EuropeNettwerk to be first label to utilise new serviceDebut release was...

Sony Music Publishing Appoints Walter Jones as Executive Vice President, Head of A&R

17 February 2022

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing today announced the appointment of Walter Jones as Executive Vice President, Head of A&R, extending the company’s...

Universal Music Group partners with Curio to develop NFT fan collections for its record labels and artists

17 February 2022

Press release

UMG becomes first major music company to utilize Curio’s innovative technology as a dedicated platform to globally license artwork, audio...

Green Events & Innovations Conference Announce First Speakers for 2022 Edition

17 February 2022

Press release

 Including OVO Arena Wembley, Roskilde, Royal Albert Hall, YOUROPEGreen Events & Innovations Conference (GEI) is presented by A Greener Festival...

Avex USA and Sony Music Publishing Announce Global Administration Deal

17 February 2022

Press release

  Avex USA today announced a partnership with Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), the leading global music publisher, to provide worldwide administration services...

Streaming and NFT platform Myx aims to shake up music distribution with blockchain technology

17 February 2022

Press release

Artists will be able to Create, Collaborate, Connect and Stream on Myx   Myx is a game-changing new platform that allows artists...

The FAC announces new ambassadors

16 February 2022

Press release

THE FAC ANNOUNCES NEW AMBASSADORS INCLUDING RINA SAWAYAMA, KELLY LEE OWENS, COLDCUT'S MATT BLACK, MOGWAI, IDER AND CRADLE OF FILTH   The...

Steve Markland joins Utopia as VP for Nashville

16 February 2022

Press release

MARKLAND IS A MUSIC PUBLISHING VETERAN WITH NEARLY THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE NURTURING TALENT   Markland will join Utopia Music as Vice...

Jeremy Vuernick promoted to President of A&R for Capitol Music Group

16 February 2022

Press release

HIGHLY REGARDED CREATIVE EXECUTIVE SIGNED AND DEVELOPED SUPERSTAR HALSEY Creative music industry executive Jeremy Vuernick has been promoted to President of A&R for Capitol...

Janet Kim and Scott Schreiber join UTA as music agents

16 February 2022

Press release

  Leading global talent, entertainment, and sports company UTA today announced that Janet Kim and Scott Schreiber have joined the agency...

Cre8ing Vision announces new recruitment initiative 'Cre8ing Recruits' to support young people to enter employment

16 February 2022

Press release

Cre8ing Vision have today announced their expansion into recruitment with new initiative 'Cre8ing Recruits', designed to connect aspiring creatives to...

Audius introducing $AUDIO 'Engage to Earn' Crypto Rewards program with Cheat Codes, Alina Baraz

16 February 2022

Press release

The feature allows artists and fans to earn $AUDIO through challenges on the web's largest decentralized streaming service Artists uploading their...

BMG acquires music interests of blues icon John Lee Hooker

16 February 2022

Press release

BMG is proud to announce it has acquired the music interests of iconic American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist John Lee...

Kobalt Music announces wave of new global signings in Germany

16 February 2022

Press release

Kobalt Music Publishing Germany Sign Exclusive Publishing Contracts With MOLI and Vito Kovach and Johannes Roemer Kobalt today announced that it...

Downtown Music Services Appoints Thando Makhunga as Managing Director of Sheer Publishing Africa

16 February 2022

Press release

Downtown Music Holdings has announced the appointment of Thando Makhunga to the position of Managing Director of Sheer Publishing Africa. Based...

In remembrance of Barry McKee

16 February 2022

Press release

Warner Chappell Music UK’s Popular Head of Administration Passed Away Aged 59 Barry McKee, the Head of UK Administration at Warner...

Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons of Scotland

16 February 2022

Press release

A NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM FROM AMAZON MUSIC AND WARNER RECORDS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON MUSIC AND PRIME VIDEO WATCH THE TRAILER HERE   Biffy...

Airbit Now Lets Producers Generate Cool Beat Videos for Posting to TikTok, YouTube

16 February 2022

Press release

Airbit is launching a new platform feature that will empower producers to showcase their beats and sounds to a broader...

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