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Reservoir announces publishing deal with Kings of Leon

08 March 2024

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new publishing deal with 4-time Grammy Award-winning,...

Warner Music South East Europe acquires a minority stake in Nika

08 March 2024

Press release

  Warner Music South East Europe (WM SEE) has acquired a minority stake in Slovenian independent label NIKA. NIKA’s repertoire of...

On International Women's Day IMPALA shines a light on projects to boost inclusion in IMPALA's decision-making and the business case for taking action

08 March 2024

Press release

As part of this year’s International Women’s Day, IMPALA reflects on how the association is attempting to boost inclusion through...

Alan McGee and Youth announce new label CREATION YOUTH with Nick Lawrence & Richard England

08 March 2024

Press release

  Two music industry legends, acclaimed former Creation label boss and artist manager Alan McGee and Grammy award-winning music producer and...

Music collaboration platform BeatConnect announces $2.25m investment round

08 March 2024

Press release

BeatConnect, the collaborative music creation platform, is excited to announce a significant milestone: securing $2.25 million CAD in funding ahead...

Festival Republic re-launches Rebalance for 2024

08 March 2024

Press release

  Revamped live-industry-first initiative returns for 2024 with six acts revealed for year-long development programme Six ReBalance artists to receive studio time,...

ERA CEO Kim Bayley named to Women's Powerlist

08 March 2024

Press release

  ERA CEO Kim Bayley has been named to the Women In Trade Association 2024 Powerlist, created by the Trade Associations...

Metal 2000 launches FUTURA, an innovative and competitive vinyl record press

07 March 2024

Press release

Brings to the vinyl pressing market a record press with simple disc extraction and an unrivalled electronic processor Futura is capable...

Play It Again Sam partner with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds On new album Wild God

07 March 2024

Press release

Play It Again Sam, an imprint of the [PIAS] label group, have announced that they will release the new album...

Antslive signs publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

07 March 2024

Press release

  AntsLive, the MOBO-nominated North London rap sensation, who went viral in 2023 with his hit “Number One Candidate” and follow-up...

Wise Music Group signs publishing agreement with composer Högni Egilsson

07 March 2024

Press release

Wise Music Group is delighted to announce that the Icelandic composer Högni Egilsson has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with...

The Ivors Academy announces the appointment of Roberto Neri as Chief Executive Officer

07 March 2024

Press release

  Roberto Neri has been confirmed as the next Chief Executive Officer of The Ivors Academy. He will start the role...

Warner Music Group Confirms Its Indication of Interest in Relation to French Digital Music Company Believe SA

07 March 2024

Press release

Warner Music Group ("Warner Music Group" or WMG") confirms that on February 21, 2024 it approached Believe SA, a global...

BMG acquires 100% of Haddaway in Coconut Music deal

07 March 2024

Press release

BMG is pleased to announce it has acquired the catalogue of pioneering Cologne record label Coconut Music, including the recorded...

UK Budget: Comment from Silvia Montello (AIM)

07 March 2024

Press release

Silvia Montello, CEO of AIM, commented:  "Music contributes over £6 billion to the UK economy a year. However, further support will...

The Greyhound Peckham opens

07 March 2024

Press release

A proper South London boozer, reimagined by the team behind All My Friends and The Cause 109 Peckham High St, London...

2024 Summer Festival Line-Ups Reveal Immediate Benefits of Showcasing at ESNS

07 March 2024

Press release

Just six weeks after showcasing at ESNS, emerging artists have secured more than 100 spots on the line-ups of the...

Agedi unveils recording works of 2023 winners of the Odeon Awards 2024

07 March 2024

Press release

  Today, the phonographic industry represented by AGEDI - Entidad de Gestión de Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual gathering phonogram producers published the winners...

Absolute Radio launches two new Premium stations – Women of Country and Women of Rock

07 March 2024

Press release

The stations, launched ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrate the very best female artists of their genres Absolute Radio...

The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard highlights increased engagement across key social channels, as 2024 awards continue to connect with young fans and a global audience

07 March 2024

Press release

Over 50 million views to date for show day content to date - over half this content driven by Instagram...

Warner plans bid to acquire Believe: Comment from AIM

07 March 2024

Press release

AIM CEO Silvia Montello comments: "The potential acquisition of Believe by Warner Music is gravely concerning. This would play into...

Steve Berman appointed Vice Chairman and Annie Lee named Chief Operating Officer of newly formed Interscope Capitol Labels Group by Chairman and CEO John Janick

07 March 2024

Press release

  Steve Berman and Annie Lee have been elevated to primary positions within the Office of Chairman at the newly formed Interscope Capitol Labels Group (ICLG), it...

Independent record shop numbers reach 10 year high as total number of stores selling music hits new low

06 March 2024

Press release

Independent record stores have shrugged off competition from supermarkets and streaming services with numbers reaching a 10 year high, according...

Utopia Music's Drew Hill reacts to ERA 2024 Yearbook results

06 March 2024

Press release

Drew Hill, Deputy CEO at Utopia Music: “Whilst supermarkets and other large retailers have gradually shifted focus from physical music, independent...

Sonopress Produces The World’s First EcoRecord

06 March 2024

Press release

The new joint album by Liam Gallagher & John Squire is out now with an exclusive EcoRecord version     After months of preparation,...

Rough Trade Celebrates International Women’s Day with Special In-Store Performance in Parntership with CALM

06 March 2024

Press release

Independent music retailer Rough Trade is hosting a special in-store event in support of with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)...

Hook Announces Additional Seed Investment By Imaginary Ventures

06 March 2024

Press release

Hook, the music platform that enables fans to easily, quickly and legally remix popular music for use on social media,...

CEO of LIVE Jon Collins responds to Budget 2024

06 March 2024

Press release

Jon Collins, CEO of LIVE, responding to the Budget delivered by the Chancellor.  Jon Collins, CEO of LIVE: “LIVE welcomes the...

British-Chinese sibling duo sign to Communion Records

06 March 2024

Press release

British-Chinese sibling duo Esme Emerson announce their signing with Communion Records with the release of new single ‘Please’, taken from...

UK Music Welcomes Chancellor’s Move To Make Orchestra Tax Relief Permanent

06 March 2024

Press release

UK Music Interim Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget move to make Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR)...

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