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Blackstar Agency has appointed Roisin Warner as its Head of Marketing

21 March 2024

Press release

  Blackstar Agency has appointed Róisín Warner as its Head of Marketing. Formerly a Senior Marketing Manager at Believe, with prior marketing...

IFPI: Global recorded music revenues grew 10.2% in 2023

21 March 2024

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Record companies’ work and investment drives global growth across all regions Paid subscriptions to music streaming services exceed 500m globally for...

IFPI Report: comment

21 March 2024

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Silvia Montello, CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM) commented: "It’s encouraging to see revenues up for yet another...

Merlin and Deezer renew partnership around new streaming model to ensure continuous growth for indie music

21 March 2024

Press release

  Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, and Deezer, one of the world’s leading music experience platforms, are excited to...

Shaznay Lewis partners with Absolute Label Services for first solo album in 20 years

21 March 2024

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  Shaznay Lewis has partnered with Absolute Label Services for the release of her first solo album in 20 years. The album,...

PPL launches £1 million annual giving programme to formalise its strategic commitment to give back to the UK music community

20 March 2024

Press release

26 organisations unveiled in first cohort to receive funding through ‘PPL Giving’   As PPL celebrates its 90th anniversary, it has announced the...

AIM Partners With Tileyard North To Support Growing Independent Sector In The North Of England

20 March 2024

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  Supports AIM’s commitment to regions and nations with new workspace in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Co-hosted roundtable to take place in Spring   The...

The Greater Manchester Music Commission - statement

20 March 2024

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A statement from the Greater Manchester Music Commission on the outcome of the Night & Day and Manchester City Council...

Tim Burgess to be honoured at first ever Northern Music Awards

20 March 2024

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Nordoff and Robbins announces Festival of the Year shortlist  The Reytons named Disruptor in Music winners   Premium industry packages and £40 public...

Warner Music expands deal with Jetsynthesys' Global Music Junction

20 March 2024

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Agreement makes Warner Music India the largest player in the Indian local language market   Warner Music India has expanded its partnership...

Record Store Day Unsigned competition winner Currls announces first vinyl EP release

20 March 2024

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PRE-ORDER LINK / CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RECORD SHOP “LET’S TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER” WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY 12TH APRIL ON NEON PINK  BIO-VINYL...

Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group Form Strategic Relationship to Empower Human Artistry

20 March 2024

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Collaboration Kicks off with Publication of “Principles for Music Creation with AI” for the Responsible Use of AI Within the...

Brighton Music Conference announce second wave of names

20 March 2024

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    The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event drops the second wave of names...

All you need to know about metadata – leading music and copyright organisations unite to produce expanded Get Paid Guide for music creators

19 March 2024

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The comprehensive guide for the recorded music and publishing sectors will be unveiled today at an event in London hosted...

Bella Figura Music announce agreement with Human League co-writer Adrian Wright

19 March 2024

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Bella Figura Music, the independent publisher and record company founded by Alexi Cory-Smith and Neelesh Prabhu in 2022, has announced...

New initiative, Murmur, unites art and music sectors to raise funds and advocate for solutions to climate change

19 March 2024

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- Murmur launches today with over £1 million in pledges from visual arts and music businesses to help lead and...

Soho Garden Dubai and Amnesia Ibiza announce strategic international partnership

19 March 2024

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https://horizonibizadubai.com   An exciting new partnership between two nightlife powerhouses is on the horizon, promising to roll out some dynamic and highly...

DataMind Audio Unveils Virtual AI Instrument and Ethically Sourced “Artist Brains”

19 March 2024

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Wildly creative music tech trailblazers team up with sound designers and music producers to set an ethical, green paradigm for...

So.co Image of Music Awards 2024

19 March 2024

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JILL FURMANOVSKY RECEIVES 'LEGEND OF THE YEAR' AWARD    Jill has photographed the biggest names in music across her 50-year career including Oasis,...

Universal Music Group Named to Fast Company's Annual List of World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

19 March 2024

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UMG also ranked No. 1 in Music category  UMG recognized for industry leadership in generative AI and for pioneering artist-centric approach...

Health charity BAPAM reports a fourfold increase in mental health cases in the performing arts sector since COVID-19

18 March 2024

Press release

  ●       BAPAM's total patient numbers increased 12% year on year in 2023, with musculoskeletal, mental health and vocal issues taking centre...

Sony Music UK Director, Charlotte Edgeworth and award-winning rapper, Guvna B named as Co-Chairs of Youth Music

18 March 2024

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  Youth Music, the UK’s leading young people’s music charity, has today announced the appointment of two Co-Chairs to lead its board...

Universal Music Group, Republic Records, & STYNGR Bring Boombox to Roblox - Pioneering Opportunities for Labels and Players

18 March 2024

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For the first time ever, all in-platform streams will count towards the Billboard charts   Universal Music Group (UMG) and Republic Records...

Joint statement from Black Lives In Music, GLA, The Musicians’ Union and LIVE

18 March 2024

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“Black Lives In Music has been commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC)...

The Music Producers Guild is excited to reveal the shortlist for its 2024 Awards

15 March 2024

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Ken Scott awarded the MPG Special Recognition Award, sponsored by Abbey Road  Women represent 50% of nominations    Today, the Music Producers Guild,...

Fundraising evening for Palestine featuring Brian Eno, Nadine Shah and Maxine Peake

15 March 2024

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ARTISTS GATHER TO SUPPORT PALESTINE  Sumud: A fundraising evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine The Union Chapel, Islington, LondonThursday...

Record number of artists achieving multi-million stream totals with label support as UK recorded music revenues rose for a ninth consecutive year in 2023

14 March 2024

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  UK recorded music revenue increased 8.1% to £1.43bn last year with UK record label A&R and marketing support helping a...

Unlocking music potential in the most underserved state schools in the country with over £2.4m in grants

14 March 2024

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Restore The Music awards £180K to 11 Schools in London, Newcastle, Manchester and BirminghamNewcastle artist Sam Fender lends his support Respected...

Fanfair Alliance welcomes new Labour Party commitments to end online ticket touting

14 March 2024

Press release

Music campaign group FanFair Alliance has welcomed today’s announcement by Keir Starmer, that a future Labour government would introduce new...

Record companies successfully act against nine streaming manipulation sites in Canada

14 March 2024

Press release

 Campaign continues against streaming manipulation services that jeopardise revenues returning to artists   IFPI, the organisation that represents the recording industry worldwide, and...

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