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Kobalt signs Toby Scott to global publishing deal

18 October 2023

Press release

  Kobalt today announced that it has signed one of the UK’s most prolific songwriters and producers, Toby Scott, to a...

From 3 Weeks to 3 Minutes: AmptUp Simplifies Talent Booking for Venues and Artists

18 October 2023

Press release

Talent bookers are tasked with so much more than simply finding artists to fill their stages–from coordinating crucial scheduling and...

BMG acquires Martin Solveig's recorded catalogue

18 October 2023

Press release

  BMG is pleased to announce it has acquired the recorded catalogue of French DJ and electronic music artist Martin Solveig,...

Here at Outernet & The Lower Third bring nightlife back to central London with licence extended to 4am

17 October 2023

Press release

AFTER JUST ONE YEAR, THE GO-TO VENUES ARE REVIVING SOHO’S LATE NIGHT ECONOMY   The team behind HERE & The Lower Third,...

FREENOW launches 'Ride for Music' initiative, pledging £1 per ride to save grassroots live music venues with MUSIC VENUE TRUST

17 October 2023

Press release

Ed Sheeran, Steve Lamacq, Amy Lamé, Academy Music Group (AMG)and Ticketmaster join the sector in supporting the initiative  New research finds...

Reservoir announces publishing deal with James Gang and Eagles member Joe Walsh

17 October 2023

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a global publishing deal with 5x Grammy-winning artist,...

Concord Music Publishing sign global pop star Amaarae in partnership with Immensum Music

17 October 2023

Press release

  Concord Music Publishing in partnership with Immensum Music are pleased to announce the signing of Ghanian-American pop artist and songwriter...

ERA appoints Lucie Caswell as Chief Innovation & Government Affairs Officer

17 October 2023

Press release

  Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA) has appointed Lucie Caswell as Chief Innovation & Government Affairs Officer to help drive...

Endel and Spinnin' Records want EDM fans to chill and get more sleep

17 October 2023

Press release

 The leading dance music label is giving electronic music fans 50 mental-health boosting soundscape albums, reworking its expansive catalog using...

The Ivors with Amazon Music 2024 dates announced

16 October 2023

Press release

THE GREATEST CELEBRATION OF SONGWRITERS RETURNS FOR ITS 69TH YEAR ON THURSDAY 23RD MAY 2024 AT GROSVENOR HOUSE LONDON  ENTRIES OPEN...

LPMAM celebrates its first Ukrainian refugee music graduates

16 October 2023

Press release

Students supported by UK music industry, including by PPL and the BPI, and through scholarships funded by The BRIT Awards,...

Take That to release new podcast 'Take That: This Life'

16 October 2023

Press release

THE STORY OF THE BAND IN THEIR OWN WORDS EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY FROM 19TH OCTOBER ON GLOBAL PLAYER   LISTEN TO THE TRAILER HERE   Take That:...

Sonopress and SK Chemicals agree on cooperation in the field of 100% recycled PET for the EcoRecord Long- Playing Record

16 October 2023

Press release

  Leading storage media manufacturer Sonopress has developed a revolutionary new form of long-playing record that dramatically reduces the environmental impact...

Scottish Music Awards announce next recipients

13 October 2023

Press release

With just under a month to go until the sold-out 2023 Specsavers Scottish Music Awards at  Barrowland Ballroom, new winners...

Universal Music Publishing Group signs platinum singer/songwriter Sabrina Carpenter to exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement

13 October 2023

Press release

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the leading, global publishing division of Universal Music Group, today announced that Platinum singer/songwriter Sabrina...

Independent Venue Week 2024 launches at Beyond The Music, Manchester

13 October 2023

Press release

  More than 110 venues have already signed up for the nationwide celebration of independent music & arts venues which returns...

Merlin Engage: Executive Mentoring for the Next Generation of Female Music Leaders

13 October 2023

Press release

  Merlin, the independent's digital music licensing partner, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its inaugural Merlin Engage mentorship program....

Sacem, in favour of virtuous, transparent, and fair AI, exercises its right to opt-out

13 October 2023

Press release

Against a backdrop of increasing development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Sacem is exercising its right to opt-out¹ on behalf...

Jess Partridge announced as Executive Director of the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA)

12 October 2023

Press release

The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jess Partridge as our new Executive Director.Jess...

Hook Announces $3 Million Seed Investment Round Led By Point72 Ventures and Waverley Capital

12 October 2023

Press release

Hook, the music expression platform that harnesses the power of AI to empower anyone to remix and remake their favorite...

Morning Glory for North West as National Album Day reveals the biggest UK regions for 1990s music ahead of this year's event

11 October 2023

Press release

  Nearly two-thirds (63%) of the 109 British studio albums that reached No.1 on the Official Albums Chart in the 1990s...

Podcasts launch on YouTube Music in the UK

10 October 2023

Press release

  On October 10, YouTube will be launching a Podcasts destination page on YouTube Music in the UK, which will provide...

Warner Music acquires Indian management company E-Positive

10 October 2023

Press release

Indian superstar, Darshan Raval, signs to Warner Music     Warner Music has announced the acquisition of the Indian artist management and live...

IMPF strongly condemns the attacks on Israeli citizens

10 October 2023

Press release

The Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF) issued a statement following the attack. “IMPF strongly condemns the attacks on Israeli citizens and towns...

PIAS Announce 'Resonance' , an Industry Panel & Artist Showcase Event with Midi to Celebrate Black History Month

10 October 2023

Press release

[PIAS], one of the world’s leading music companies, has announced a new initiative in partnership with The Midi Music Company, the innovative...

Reservoir Announces New Deal With Latin Songwriter & Producer Rudy Perez

10 October 2023

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc., an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new publishing deal with Latin hitmaker Rudy Perez. The...

Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin in conversation with PhD researchers

10 October 2023

Press release

DJ, techno pioneer and electronic musician Richie Hawtin will visit the University of Huddersfield for an onstage discussion with music...

Music tech company Audoo hits $22m funding with new investment led by Elton John

10 October 2023

Press release

  London-headquartered company raises further $5m in this funding round. Aiding Audoo's global expansion and mission to revolutionise public performance royalties for...

Warner Music Group names Carletta Higginson EVP, Chief Digital Officer

10 October 2023

Press release

  Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) announced today that Carletta Higginson has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer,...

SURF Music Introduces SURF Sessions, inviting creators to collaborate globally

10 October 2023

Press release

The music marketplace and creator studio is also introducing tiered subscriptions to encourage creators of all sizes to session together Bridging...

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