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Sony Music Publishing UK and Chosen Music Sign Caity Baser to Global Deal

16 March 2023

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing UK today announced its partnership with Chosen Music to sign breakthrough singer/songwriter Caity Baser to a worldwide...

James Morrison signs to Cooking Vinyl

16 March 2023

Press release

THE NEW DEAL WILL COMMENCE WITH THE RELEASE OF NEW MUSIC TOWARDS THE END OF THIS YEAR The chart-topping, multi-Platinum singer-songwriter...

Tony Barnes announced as co-founder of metaverse studio, Karta

15 March 2023

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  Music industry pioneer, Tony Barnes, is helping to launch music artists and brands into the metaverse  Karta is making the metaverse...

DICE and Bershka join forces on “Moved by Music” campaign, with TSHA as the first UK artist ambassador

15 March 2023

Press release

  Live events discovery platform DICE partners with leading international fashion brand Bershka to launch exclusive programme of content, playlists and...

Time to wake up - the EU sleepwalking into a financial and cultural disaster for Europe's music sector

15 March 2023

Press release

Two and a half years have now passed since the decision of the European Court of Justice in the “RAAP”...

Arica Ng appointed President, Asia Pacific of Warner Chappell Music

15 March 2023

Press release

  Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has appointed Arica Ng as President, Asia Pacific. Ng will...

Royal Albert Hall and Donne Foundation announce new partnership to promote more women in music

15 March 2023

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  The Royal Albert Hall and the Donne Foundation have announced a new partnership supporting the advancement of gender equality in the...

Acclaimed composers from The Ivors Academy warn of “damaging consequences now and long into the future” if cuts to BBC Singers and Performing Groups go ahead

15 March 2023

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Acclaimed composers from The Ivors Academy warn of “damaging consequences now and long into the future” if cuts to BBC Singers...

Various Artists & Stellar Songs launch alternative songs partnership

15 March 2023

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Downtown Music Services to Oversee Global Admin and Funding for New Music Publishing Venture International artist management company Various Artists has...

Concord Music Publishing ANZ announces global signing of Coterie, the electrifying live act spearheaded by four Māori brothers

15 March 2023

Press release

Melbourne, Australia | Concord Music Publishing ANZ (formerly Native Tongue) today announce a new global publishing agreement with COTERIE -...

Musicians’ Union Welcomes Orchestra and Theatre Tax Relief Announcements in the Budget

15 March 2023

Press release

The Musicians’ Union (MU) has welcomed the announcement in today’s Budget that the rates of theatre and orchestra tax relief...

UK Music Responds To Chancellor's Budget

15 March 2023

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Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget, UK Music Deputy Chief Executive Tom Kiehl urged the Government to seize the chance...

Sony Music Publishing Signs Julio Reyes To Global Deal

15 March 2023

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing today announced the signing of legendary Colombian songwriter, producer and composer Julio Reyes Copello to a multi-year...

Budget tax boosts for film, TV and video games

15 March 2023

Press release

  The film, TV and video game industries are set to benefit from reforms to the audiovisual tax reliefs which has...

UK budget: Association of Independent Music calls for support for UK music industry

15 March 2023

Press release

CEO Silvia Montello said: "Although encouraging to see the Government extend help to small businesses, the lack of support for the...

A Statement from Music Venue Trust - UK Spring Budget Response

15 March 2023

Press release

  Music Venue Trust (MVT) recently presented to Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and HM Treasury details of the negative impacts...

Amazon Music Announce Dance UK Weekend Warm Up with Girls Don't Sync

15 March 2023

Press release

A New Livestreamed Dance Series on the Amazon Music UK Channel on Twitch New show is part of Amazon Music's commitment to...

Manchester's global music festival and conference BEYOND THE MUSIC to announce ticketing, music & conference details

14 March 2023

Press release

FIRST TICKETS ON SALE AS NEW GLOBAL MUSIC CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL LAUNCHES WITH NEW ORDER SHOW AT SXSW  FIRST DETAILS OF...

National Album Day returns on Saturday 14th October

14 March 2023

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Celebrating the Albums of the 90s - presented in association with official broadcast partner BBC Sounds   National Album Day returns on Saturday...

Spanish recorded music market closes 2022 consolidating the growth of the last 5 years

14 March 2023

Press release

PROMUSICAE presents music sales figures for 2022 Revenues maintain double-digit growth, adding 12.43% to what was achieved in 2021 The contribution of...

CamelPhat has announced a 19-date residency at Pacha Ibiza.

14 March 2023

Press release

CamelPhat, the multi-platinum DJ & production duo are back on the white isle of Ibiza with a brand new home...

Aux reveals functionality of its AI matching technology

14 March 2023

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Part funded by a £50,000 Innovate UK Next Steps Grant, phase one of the AI model will create intelligent tagging...

Heavy Music Awards 2023 finalists revealed

14 March 2023

Press release

 VUKOVI LEAD THE WAY WITH FIVE NOMINATIONS NOVA TWINS, HALESTORM AND GHOST RECEIVE FOUR NOMINATIONS EACH FURTHER NODS FOR TRIPLE NOMINEES WITCH...

BMI promotes John Coletta to Senior Vice President & Managing Director, International

14 March 2023

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BMI is pleased to announce that John Coletta has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Managing Director, International, effective immediately. Coletta, who most...

LIMITLESS LIVE - Announces Black Influence Awards, supported by Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky on 8th April 2023

14 March 2023

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Nominees include Rochelle Humes, Marcus Rashford MBE, Irene Agbontaen, Munya Chawawa, Cat Burns and FLO The awards highlight the influencers for...

Chrysalis Records Announce Agreement with Secretly Distribution

13 March 2023

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New Global Deal to Include Frontline Releases from Emeli Sandé, Laura Marling, Ben Harper, and More   London-based independent record company Chrysalis...

Miloco adds 5 London studios to its roster

13 March 2023

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JBJ, The Qube, The Club, The Shelter and TYE London now represented by Miloco   Miloco Studios has added five London studios...

Warner Records launches flagship electronic dance music label, Major Recordings

13 March 2023

Press release

Headed by respected music executive Sam Mobarek, the label unveiled its first signing in partnership with Parlophone’s FFRR, rising duo...

First acts announced for Christine and the Queens’ Meltdown

13 March 2023

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  The Southbank Centre today announces the highly anticipated first acts performing as part of Christine and the Queens’ Meltdown. Reflecting the wealth of...

Bilbao BBK Live, Cala Mijas and BIME receive B Corp certification

13 March 2023

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The three festivals, part of the independent Spanish promoter Last Tour, join the B Corp community  Last Tour becomes the leading B...

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