Tunecore's independent artists have earned more than $4 billion 11 Jun 2024
NEWS & PRESS
Exclusive virtual concert from Myles Smith, created in Fortnite premieres October 25
New Performance Developed in Partnership with Sony Music and RCA Label Group UKProduced By Sony Immersive Music Studios London, UK – October 22, 2024 – Chart-topping, British singer-songwriter Myles Smith is bringing his music to gaming fans globally with an exclusive new performance created in Fortnite, which...more
Spitfire Audio Launches LABS+: Breakthrough sounds for breakthrough creators
Featuring new Amapiano Foundations sound packs created by influential artists in the scene Every brilliant music-maker starts somewhere. Spitfire Audio, the gold standard for sound and sample libraries for composers, introduces LABS+, a wide-ranging collection of samples and sounds to inspire...more
World's largest classical music record label, Naxos, partners with Reactional Music on music personalisation for gaming
Game developers will be able to access Naxos’ classical, cultural, world, folk and regional music catalogues in a significant expansion of Reactional’s music delivery platform Naxos to explore creating interactive soundtracks for all interactive platforms Reactional Music, the interactive music personalisation engine and delivery...more
Concord Music Publishing signs singer-songwriter Kara Jackson
Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of award-winning poet, singer-songwriter, and producer Kara Jackson. In collaboration with Ark Publishing, a joint venture founded by Grammy-winning producer and songwriter, Noah Goldstein, the worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately, includes Jackson’s catalog and all future works. Jackson’s...more
New report shows PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund generates millions for the UK economy and directly impacts the development of music creators across the country
Report shows the fund helped generate £6.7 million for the UK economy For every £1 invested, supported music creators generated £5.40 And the fund has diversified to tackle barriers for underrepresented music creators, with 67% of grantees based outside London; 57% identifying...more
Jonathan Tester launches Groove Bound Songs in JV with Bucks Music Group
Iraina Mancini unveiled as publisher’s first signing. Jonathan Tester has launched a new independent publishing company, Groove Bound Songs, in a joint venture with Bucks Music Group. Groove Bound Songs will benefit from Bucks’ leading back end administration, creative A&R, sync services...more
Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Global Deal With Elysse Yulo
Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced the signing of acclaimed songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Elysse Yulo. Originally hailing from Connecticut, Elysse Yulo is a Nashville-based songwriter and producer who is known for her versatility across multiple genres including country and pop....more
Music industry legend Peter Rudge steps aside from artist management after 55 years
Today (22nd Oct) Peter Rudge has announced that he is stepping aside from artist management to pursue other music centric projects. This includes co-producing a documentary about the beginnings of the live touring business, centered around the legendary Premier Talent...more
Feeture, the go-to app for artist collabs, is coming to help artists Find. Feetures. Fast.
Feeture, the app that’s all about transforming the way artists collaborate, is launching on iOS on November 1. Artist collaborations are the heartbeat of the music scene, but getting there isn’t always as simple as calling up a friend for some...more
Jeff Jones to Step Down as Chief Executive of The Beatles' company, Apple Corps Ltd.
Highly respected music industry executive Jeff Jones will step down from his role as Chief Executive of Apple Corps Ltd. after 17 years. During his tenure, Jones has initiated and overseen a vast array of remarkable projects, including the recent 2023...more
Doors Open
Electronic Music Jobs + Opportunities Platform ‘DOORS OPEN’ Announce Rebrand and Transition to a Not-For-Profit CIC (Community Interest Company,) plus new resource platform, initiatives and more NEW WEBSITE DOORS OPEN : Unlocking Opportunities in the Music IndustryDoors Open, the pioneering job platform...more
Thousands of creatives in AI warning
A joint statement from 10,000+ creative professionals and organisations protesting the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative AI models."The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind...more
Insanity announces its certification as a B Corp
INSANITY CERTIFIES AS A B CORP AFTER BEING INDEPENDENTLY ASSESSED BY B LAB IT HAS MET HIGH STANDARDS OF ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE LEADING THE WAY FOR UK TALENT MANAGEMENT, RECORD LABELS AND PRODUCTION Insanity, the leading UK talent management...more
AIM and IMPALA react to PIAS sale to UMG
On behalf of AIM's interim CEO Dear AIM Member We are contacting you today following the news reports earlier this week that long standing independent music business group, [PIAS], had been fully acquired by Universal Music Group (UMG). UMG had held a 49% stake in...more
Five top tips for succeeding in sync
Music industry comes together to empower songwriters and composers' careers in Bristol BBC Studios Natural History Unit, The Ivors Academy, and PRS for Music join forces Music industry experts came together in Bristol yesterday to empower, encourage and inspire local composers and...more
Frontiers Label Group Announces Amy Pugh as new Global Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager
FRONTIERS MUSIC GROUP NAMES NEW MANAGER OF DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA AMY PUGH TAKES THE HELM OF IN-HOUSE DIGITAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE CUTTING-EDGE ITALIAN ROCK AND METAL LABEL Frontiers Label Group announced Amy Pugh has been named Global Digital Marketing &...more
ECSA publishes its Manifesto to place the needs and priorities of music authors at the heart of Europe's future policies
As the European Union is now reflecting on its policy priorities for the next five years, the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) publishes today its Manifesto. With 19 concrete recommendations, ECSA’s Manifesto aims to shape policies at the European...more
British annual music exports increase to record high of £775 million as UK artists continue to rank among world's biggest music acts
- BPI analysis reveals British recorded music exports rose in value by 7.6% in 2023 - Backed by record label support, success was driven by a range of UK talent, with Adele, Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and more ranking among the...more
American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025
Announces First Headliner - Jeff Lynne's ELO The Classic British Band Wave GoodbyeTHE HISTORIC FINAL SHOWWith a full line up of stellar guests Sunday 13 July 2025 American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces the first stellar 2025 headliner, with the incredible Jeff Lynne's ELO gracing the famous...more
The spotlight shines on music for The American French Film Festival 2024
The American French Film Festival (TAFFF), the largest festival for French films in the United States, returns to the heart of Hollywood from October 29 to November 3 for a week of film and TV series premieres, celebrating the best...more
Key acts and speakers announced for Focus On Italy at ESNS
ESNS announces the best-emerging and new acts from Italy in light of its Focus on Italy in 2025. Also, new Italian Focus panels and speakers for the ESNS Conference are announced today. Delegate Passes and Festival Tickets are available now...more
Sparks Win Outstanding Contribution To Music at AIM Independent Awards
Announce Signing to Transgressive Records Sparks raised the roof last night (Thursday 17th October) by receiving the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at the AIM Independent Awards held at London’s Roundhouse. Accepting the honour to a rapturous reception and standing ovation, the pioneering...more
Tomorrowland Music and BMG partner in exclusive global deal
Tomorrowland Music, the music division behind the iconic music festival Tomorrowland, has announced an exclusive global agreement with BMG to manage and administer the company's music publishing rights and co-sign new songwriters and producers. This partnership marks a significant step...more
TikTok expands #ElectronicMusic hub globally, celebrating the genre and its vibrant community
TikTok is officially launching the Global #ElectronicMusic hub, in recognition of our community around the world that celebrates their favourite sounds, elevating DJs, producers and artists at every stage to get discovered. #ElectronicMusic is one of the most celebrated genres on TikTok. From Ireland's...more
Music's biggest stars turn out to celebrate grassroots trailblazers at Youth Music Awards 2024
Rapper Eve, Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens and artist of the moment MNEK were in attendance at London’s iconic Troxy to celebrate diverse grassroots music talent from around the UK Hundreds of award entries from music’s next generation of talent were judged...more
Reservoir signs publishing deal with Grammy and Juno award-winner k.d. lang
Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a publishing deal with Grammy and Juno award-winning singer-songwriter k.d. lang. The deal includes her future works and partial catalog. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, lang has been dubbed “the...more
O2 secondary ticketing research
‘ALMOST TWO IN THREE MUSIC FANS BUYING SECONDHAND CONCERT TICKETS DON’T REALISE THEY’RE BUYING FROM ANOTHER PERSON’ – NEW RESEARCH FROM O2 HIGHLIGHTS CONFUSION IN THE TICKET RESALE MARKET The majority of music fans (62%) buying a ticket from a resale...more
Contractual Harmony: LIVE Green Clauses Hit the Right Note for a Sustainable Live Music Sector
New Green Clauses Empower Artists and Companies to Prioritise Sustainable Impact - Live music industry introduces green clauses to promote sustainability- New contractual clauses empower artists to prioritise environmental impact- LIVE Green initiative aims to transform live events into sustainable practices-...more
ILMC 37 - 25-28 February 2025
â— 1,500 ILMC delegates, made up of top international live music business executives, to meet at Royal Lancaster Hotel, London â— 2,500 live music professionals across the four days of activity â— ILMC 37 is supported by platinum partners Live...more
Impala reacts to UMG's acquisition of [PIAS] - leaves huge hole in the independent sector, flags regulatory concerns as well as new opportunities
One of the founders of IMPALA, the loss of [PIAS] to the independent sector will be felt in many different ways, discussed IMPALA’s executive committee following the news this week that UMG had bought 100% of the shares of the leading...more
THE HEADLINES
Creative professionals and organisations protest the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative AI models (see News)
Why do we care more about pop stars’ marketing than their music? (see Features)
Value of British music exports rose by 7.6% in 2023 (see News)
Questions asked following the death of Liam Payne (see Features, Showbiz)
Impala reacts to UMG's acquisition of [PIAS] (see Comment)
AIM's 2024 Independent Music Awards - winners announced (see News)
Vinyl Alliance criticises claims of a drop in US vinyl sales (see Reports)
The case for more transparency in music (see Opinion)
Liam Payne dies in Buenos Aires at 31 after fall from hotel balcony (see News, Features)
How patient artist development can bring music back to the heart of British culture (see Comment)
Report reveals big drop in album sales in the US this year (see Analysis)
[PIAS] co-founders announce sale of remaining shareholding to UMG (see Business)
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy made her first address to the music industry (see News)
Beyond the obvious: Building future-focused strategy (see Comment)
Is it time to stop and rethink how we're strategising marketing? (see Comment)
Inside TikTok’s money squeeze on independent labels: ‘this is a classic divide-and-conquer situation’ (see Digital)
Proper Group AG is "riddled with debt" (see News)