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The fifth edition of the ALAI European Author’s Right Award, supported by GESAC, rewarded it’s new laureate

21 June 2023

Press release

  And the winner is… Javier Fernández-Lasquetty Martín, from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, who received his prize at an outstanding...

The Other Songs Live raises £65,000 for music charities

20 June 2023

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  SOLD-OUT CELEBRATION OF SONGWRITERS SET TO RETURN NEXT YEAR PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE BRIT SCHOOL AND IVORS ACADEMY TRUST                PERFORMANCES FROM RENOWNED...

Veteran music executive Caron Veazey joins Dice board of directors

20 June 2023

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VEAZEY WILL SUPPORT THE GLOBAL TICKETING & MUSIC DISCOVERY PLATFORM IN HER NEW ROLE   Today, DICE has announced the appointment of esteemed music...

Kobalt Unveils New Brand Identity Representing Commitment To Empowering And Bringing The Most Value To Creators

20 June 2023

Press release

Kobalt unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting the company's forward-thinking approach to continually bring positive transformation to the music industry....

Bucks Music Group & Mushroom Music sign Manchester-based artist/producer joshua epithet

20 June 2023

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  Bucks Music Group (UK) and Mushroom Music (Australia) have signed Manchester-based artist and producer joshua epithet to a joint venture...

found.ee and RoyFi Launch Innovative “Market to Recoup” Partnership to Accelerate Advance Recoupment for Artists

20 June 2023

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The joint venture aims to boost financial capital for artists and revolutionize traditional recoupments in the music industry  Music funding platform,...

Ed Sheeran named the UK's most played artist for the sixth time in eight years

19 June 2023

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The music licensing company PPL has revealed its Most Played charts for 2022, with Ed Sheeran once again securing the...

Ditto X: Meet the Music Industry '23 conference returns this November. Guests from BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Marshall announced

19 June 2023

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TAKING PLACE ON THURSDAY 16th NOVEMBER AT THE INDIGO AT THE O2 IN LONDON, DITTO X: MEET THE MUSIC INDUSTRY...

Dr Jan Fischer appointed as CEO of EMP

19 June 2023

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Former COO and CFO Steps Up To Lead Europe’s Leading Online Specialist Music and Entertainment Retailer   Dr Jan Fischer has been...

GUAP announce BBC Radio 1Xtra partnership

19 June 2023

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GUAP ANNOUNCE BBC 1XTRA AS THE OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS OF THE 2023 GUAP GALA, LIVE ON BBC 1XTRA DRIVETIME WITH...

PPL CEO reports record breaking revenues

19 June 2023

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  At today’s annual general meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of UK music licensing company PPL reported record revenues, reflecting a...

1 in 6 festivals came to an end as a result of Covid

17 June 2023

Press release

New AIF data shows there were 600 UK music festivals in 2019, but now less than 500 in 2023.   One in...

Insights London

17 June 2023

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BY MUYIWA AWONIYIFEAT. SANTAN DAVE, JAE 5, MS BANKS, ALEX BOATENG & MOREFOLLOWING TWO SOLD-OUT EVENTS IN GHANA AND NIGERIA,...

UTA unveils new office in the heart of London

16 June 2023

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Move signals company’s continued, expanding presence in UK and Europe Leading global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company UTA today announced...

UK Music Video awards re-launches its search for the best creative work in music videos and music visuals

15 June 2023

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  The UK Music Video Awards begins its call for submissions for the most creative and innovative work in music videos...

European Parliament votes on artificial intelligence laws

15 June 2023

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OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE RULES AGAINST ILLEGAL USES OF MUSIC The European Parliament today voted to approve its position on the EU’s incoming...

IMPALA releases first report with insights from carbon footprinting independent labels, examining initial trends among users

15 June 2023

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Following this year’s EU Green Week Conference, IMPALA is releasing its first membership Carbon Calculator report, accessible here. The free Calculator is...

Industry innovation veteran Rutger De Groot joins multiplayer music creation platform Endlesss

15 June 2023

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Today, multiplayer music creation platform Endlesss appoints industry veteran Rutger De Groot as Co-Founder. De Groot has a three-decade track record of driving...

MiCannes Awards

15 June 2023

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Upstart music, media & tech international networking event MiCannes (www.MiCannes.com for more details), now in its second year, was held...

Becky Hill receives BRIT Billion Award at Manchester’s Parklife Festival

15 June 2023

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Two-time BRIT Award winner picks up new accolade for One Billion UK streams   Becky Hill has been announced as the latest...

Jason Ellis joins Armada Music as Global Senior A&R Director

15 June 2023

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The hire comes as the label and its newly-founded dance music investment fund enters the next stage of growth  Armada Music,...

DICE partners with new Leeds venue Project House after wave of major signings across the UK

14 June 2023

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  Key players in Leeds' live music and cultural scenes have joined forces to launch Project House - a new 1,000...

Vevo launches new original content series, Extended Play

14 June 2023

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NIALL HORAN KICKS OFF NEW VEVO FRANCHISE WITH FOUR LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM HIS NEW ALBUM, THE SHOW  Vevo, the world's leading music...

Rudimental to headline The Hundred Final as competition returns for a third summer of unmissable sporting and music entertainment

14 June 2023

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  ●      Headliners Rudimental will take to the stage at Lord's for The Hundred Final on Sunday 27 August ●      For the third year running, The...

Ambitious plans to grow the economy and boost UK creative industries by £50 billion

14 June 2023

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  Government’s plan to grow the creative industries by £50bn and support a million more jobs by 2030, with £77m of...

BPI welcomes expansion of the Music Export Growth Scheme, with a further £3.2 million pledged to support independent music artists

14 June 2023

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  £3.2 million funding boost for the BPI-administered Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) was unveiled as part of the publication of...

UK music industry and government launch much needed Get Paid Guide for music creators

14 June 2023

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A new website for songwriters, composers and artists helps to demystify music metadata. The digital Get Paid Guide equips music...

UK Government Announces £5million new investment into Grassroots Music Venues

14 June 2023

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Extra money to support artists and venues as touring and infrastructure costs spiral    Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents over...

BMG acquires The Hollies recordings catalogue

14 June 2023

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'CARRIE ANNE', 'JENNIFER ECCLES', HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE'S MY BROTHER', 'THE AIR THAT I BREATHE', 'LONG COOL WOMAN', ALL COME TO...

Amazon Music announce new guests for The Dance UK Show

14 June 2023

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AMAZON MUSIC ANNOUNCE RUDIMENTAL, CHARLOTTE PLANK, EWAN MCVICAR AND JAZZY AND BOU GUESTS ON THE DANCE UK SHOW HOSTED BY...

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