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IFPI shuts down Y2mate.com and 11 other major stream ripping sites in landmark action in Vietnam

15 October 2025

Press release

IFPI, the organisation representing the recording industry worldwide, has today announced the successful closure of Y2mate.com, one of the world's...

First LIVE Trust grant making strategy published

15 October 2025

Press release

Applications welcomed before year-end with initial grants awarded in January.   The LIVE Trust has published its initial grant making strategy detailing...

First speakers for ESNS conference confirmed

15 October 2025

Press release

Bella Union, EXIT Festival, FKP Scorpio, IMPALA, K2 Agency, Nettwerk Music Group, Pohoda Festival and WME are part of Europe’s...

Growing indie Minds On Fire signs admin deal with Sony Music Publishing and Exclusive Writer deal with Jay Gilbert

15 October 2025

Press release

Minds On Fire today announced a new partnership with Sony Music Publishing (SMP), the world’s leading music publisher, which will...

Concord Music Publishing ANZ Signs Global Publishing Deal with Floodlights

15 October 2025

Press release

  Concord Music Publishing ANZ is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed Australian rock outfit Floodlights to a global publishing...

October's Bandcamp Friday Generates Over $3 Million for Independent Artists and Labels in Just 24 Hours

15 October 2025

Press release

Since 2020, Fans Have Helped Put Over $140 Million Directly in the Hands of Independent Artists and Labels    Bandcamp, the world's largest...

Warner Music Central Europe combines Benelux and GSA

15 October 2025

Press release

Niels Walboomers appointed President of the expanded region Doreen Schimk and Fabian Drebes will step down as WM Central Europe Co-Presidents...

Echora Lets Artists and Creators Own Their Influence in Generative AI

15 October 2025

Press release

New startup uses live reference to attribute exactly what music or images have led to specific outputs, partnering with Muso.AI...

Digital 2026: Internet users pass 6 billion, social media users become a 'supermajority', and AI use tops 1 billion

15 October 2025

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Report finds social media added over a quarter of a billion new user identities in the last year, but user...

Final winners revealed at the DJ Awards iconic Ibiza ceremony

14 October 2025

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https://www.instagram.com/thedjawards/ The DJ Awards 2025 lit up ROTO Club in Ibiza Town with a suitably spectacular and proudly independent ceremony celebrating...

Call for Recording Studios to Be Recognised Under Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief

14 October 2025

Press release

Petition  The Music Producers Guild, supported by UK Music, are calling on the government to recognise UK recording studios as eligible for...

Nettwerk Music Group appoints Owen Lloyd as Director, Catalogue Marketing and Development

14 October 2025

Press release

Nettwerk UK announces their latest strategic hire in anexciting new chapter of expansion for the label.  Owen Lloyd joins the growing London based Nettwerk team to...

São Paulo Court Issues Another Ruling Against Streaming Fraud Under Operation Authentica

14 October 2025

Press release

  A civil court in São Paulo has issued a further positive ruling against a provider of streaming manipulation services, used...

The Cat's Mother of the Year Award 2025

14 October 2025

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Supported by Amazon Music Presented to music supervisor and business leader Abi Leland     Recruitment drive launched for mentors from A&R, Branding, Creative Direction,...

AlphaTheta prepares 2025 return to Amsterdam Dance Event

14 October 2025

Press release

For the first time in several years, AlphaTheta will be back at the ADE Lab for the whole of the...

War Child invites 52 artists to create artwork inspired by Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ for Sound & Vision 2025

14 October 2025

Press release

  Peter Doig, Maggi Hambling CBE, Corbin Shaw, Unskilled Worker and over 50 more visual artists respond to Kate Bush’s Running Up...

LIVE, NAA, MVT, BACH urge Government rethink on tax hike ahead of critical Autumn Budget

13 October 2025

Press release

  The live music sector has written to Government calling for an exemption for live music venues from the new higher...

Long-Overdue Licensing Reform Offers Hope for a Modern, Balanced System Says NTIA

10 October 2025

Press release

Statement from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association on the Government’s “Cheers to Change” Licensing Consultation Announcement “We...

AWAL promotes Arif Mahmud to General Counsel & SVP of Global Business Affairs

10 October 2025

Press release

  Arif Mahmud has been promoted to the role of General Counsel and SVP of Global Business Affairs at AWAL. Arif...

Nina Protocol Launches Revenue Share System That Pays Fans for Music Discovery

10 October 2025

Press release

Music platform Nina Protocol today launched Community Revenue Share, a system that pays fans directly when they help artists sell...

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Elton John and Adele named the most influential artists for brand partnerships

10 October 2025

Press release

Luminate – the entertainment industry’s leading data partner – have released a new report - Matching Marketers with Music Talent.    The report reveals...

Black Lives in Music Presents: Classically Black, 2025

10 October 2025

Press release

Kings Place, London 18th October The one day symposium classical event returns for a second year Featuring Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Pete...

LOLA. ARTISTS launches as new independent live music agency led by Jamie Wade

09 October 2025

Press release

Today marks the official launch of LOLA. ARTISTS, a new independent live music agency founded by UK agent Jamie Wade.  LOLA.ARTISTS...

Kid Harpoon announced as the first ever ‘Producer in Residence’ at Abbey Road Studios

09 October 2025

Press release

Grammy & BRIT award winning producer, songwriter, and musician Kid Harpoon announced as the first ever ‘Producer in Residence’ at...

Warner Chappell Music signs global publishing deal with Sam Hales

09 October 2025

Press release

Today, Warner Chappell Music is proud to announce the signing of a global publishing deal with one of Australia’s most...

BMG and Spotify sign new US direct licensing agreement

09 October 2025

Press release

Spotify and global music company BMG have entered into a direct, multiyear US publishing licensing agreement designed to deliver greater value...

The Live Trust appoints Antonia Lines as Senior Programmes Manager

09 October 2025

Press release

LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 15 live music industry organisations, has announced the appointment of Antonia...

EcoRecord Marks New Era of Sustainable LP Production, Enabled by Sonopress Innovation and Material Support from Indorama Ventures

09 October 2025

Press release

Sonopress, a global leader in media manufacturing and entertainment services, has started the production of EcoRecord® — the world’s first...

Isabel Garvey to leave WMG

09 October 2025

Press release

Extracts from Isabel Garvey's note to all UK WMG employees Hi everyone,I have some personal news to share with you today.  I've...

AI-generated music TV presenters coming to TV in broadcasting revolution

08 October 2025

Press release

  AI-generated TV presenters will host ROXi music TV channel   Launching today on Sky Q, Sky Stream and Sky Glass in the...

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