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Frontiers Music sign guitarist and songwriter Don Felder

04 March 2025

Press release

Frontiers Music Srl proudly announces the signing of renowned guitarist and songwriter Don Felder, best known for his role with...

Anthony Giannaccini announces the launch of new independent press agency The Small Print.

04 March 2025

Press release

Anthony Giannaccini announces the launch of new independent press agency The Small Print. Working primarily across music & entertainment,...

Chrysalis Records announces Colin Rice as Director, Catalogue Marketing

04 March 2025

Press release

  Chrysalis Records , which is part of the Reservoir group of companies, has announced former senior Sony executive Colin Rice...

Twin Atlantic sign publishing deal with 23rd Precinct, a partnership with Notting Hill Music

04 March 2025

Press release

Twin Atlantic’s Sam McTrusty and Ross McNae have signed a publishing deal with 23rd Precinct, the iconic Glasgow-based music publisher....

Universal Music New Zealand Announces Leadership Transition

04 March 2025

Press release

Adam Holt to retire as MD and Chairman, after 34 successful years with the company  Myra Hemara and Matt Kidd promoted to Co-Managing...

Proper Music Distribution acquired by Dutch physical music giant Artone and Drew Hill

03 March 2025

Press release

Artone expands its distribution footprint to the UK, strengthening its pan-European network Drew Hill also acquires stake in PMG assets and...

Tune Into Nature Music Prize reveals winner

03 March 2025

Press release

CELEBRATING NATURE AND SUPPORTING YOUNG CREATIVES    WITH JUDGES INCLUDING ARTISTS COSMO SHELDRAKE, ANDREW FEARN (SLEAFORD MODS) AND BBC RADIO PRESENTERS   WINNING TRACKS...

Empowering Black Music talent: Generator's Incubator Programme launches In the North East backed by Warner Music UK

03 March 2025

Press release

  Following the success of the pioneering Liverpool-based OPEN SAUCE x Generator – Black Music Incubator Project led by Generator and...

Songwriters benefit from Warner Chappell's investment in rights management infrastructure

03 March 2025

Press release

  Songwriters signed worldwide to Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, are now benefiting from an...

BRITs stars join Make It Fair protest against government proposals on AI & copyright, as BPI launches "Don't Let AI Steal Our Music" campaign

03 March 2025

Press release

Stars including Lola Young, Myles Smith, Rachel Chinouriri, The Last Dinner Party and more add their voices in calling on...

Charli xcx BRIT wins

03 March 2025

Press release

Ed Howard, Co-President of Atlantic Records UK: "I'm absolutely delighted for Charli. Coming off the back of such a stellar...

BRITs go BRAT: Charli xcx wins five awards

02 March 2025

Press release

The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard was back for another year tonight, live from The O2 arena in London in front...

Fatboy Slim to release new illustrated book

28 February 2025

Press release

FATBOY SLIM TO RELEASE NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOK: IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE FATBOY SINGS" DOCUMENTING 40 YEARS IN SHOWBIZ  SIGN UP TO THE...

A statement from IMPF President Annette Barrett on the UK Government's proposed AI policies and the Make It Fair campaign.

28 February 2025

Press release

IMPF President Annette Barrett said: "IMPF fully supports the Make It Fair campaign led by the music industry, the wider...

DawBell celebrates re-appointments, promotions and award nominations

28 February 2025

Press release

DawBell continues to earn industry recognition, with its Music team receiving two nominations for PR Campaign of the Year at...

IMPEL comment on the UK Government's AI policy and the Make It Fair campaign

28 February 2025

Press release

IMPEL CEO Sarah Williams: "IMPEL supports the Make it Fair Campaign. The UK is the world's No.2 in global export...

Music lovers and artists will suffer if Universal Music is allowed to buy up crucial distribution companies, European music indies warn

28 February 2025

Press release

IMPALA, the voice of Europe's independent records labels, is warning that music industry giant Universal Music Group (UMG) could increase...

29 UK music creators receive support to attend SXSW 2025 through PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund

28 February 2025

Press release

  Supported artists across the UK include Cloth, Wynona Bleach, Honeyglaze, ADJUA, Ellur, corto.alto and Shao Dow   PRS Foundation, the UK's leading...

Major Label Requests Inspire Tracklib’s New Bespoke Clearance Model

28 February 2025

Press release

Tracklib has been overwhelmed with requests from major labels and top-tier artists seeking tailored sample clearance solutions from its unique...

The Official BRIT Awards Hub is Live on TikTok

27 February 2025

Press release

The Official BRIT Awards Hub is Live on TikTok To celebrate, TikTok has launched the Official BRIT Awards 2025 Hub, the go-to destination...

MTUK Submits Recommendations on Copyright and AI to UK Government

27 February 2025

Press release

The Real Challenge to Music Isn't AI - It's Large-Scale Piracy   Music Technology UK (MTUK), the UK trade association dedicated to...

SOUND CITY+ Conference welcomes the BPI, BBC INTRODUCING and many more to an industry-leading conference programme

27 February 2025

Press release

This year’s Sound City+ Conference will take place in Liverpool on Friday 2nd May with a packed schedule of future-facing...

SXSW London To Showcase ‘British creativity’ and ‘local innovation’ with launch of UK Roadshow This Spring

27 February 2025

Press release

As part of its commitment to connecting the next generation of innovators and creatives, SXSW London, the premier event for...

Robin Millar comments on the misconception of AI

27 February 2025

Editorial

Yet again, a small group of extremely wealthy, high-profile artists are climbing on each other’s shoulders to declare that their...

The Beatport Awards 2025 Return to IMS Ibiza

27 February 2025

Press release

Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, today announced the return of the Beatport Awards....

Ezra Collective + special guest Jorja Smith confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard

27 February 2025

Press release

  The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard today announces that Ezra Collective and special guest Jorja Smith are confirmed to perform...

SourceAudio and Cyanite Join Forces, Offering Improved Music Discovery for Sync Licensing via AI-Powered Tagging and Search

27 February 2025

Press release

ReelWorld and Gramoscope Music, along with its Viralnoise platform, are first companies to utilize integration    SourceAudio, the music industry's most widely adopted...

Concord Music Publishing Signs Western Rapper Ryan Charles

27 February 2025

Press release

Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of western rapper Ryan Charles. The worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately, includes Charles’ full catalog and...

Recorded music in Spain continues to grow, closing 2024 with 568 million euros revenue

26 February 2025

Press release

  Turnover keeps growing, with 9.42% increase in revenues compared to 2023. Music sales represent 508 million euros of total turnover, with...

Kobalt Music Launches KOSIGN, Ushering in a New Era of Music Publishing for Artists, Songwriters, and Producers

26 February 2025

Press release

Kobalt, the world’s largest independent music publisher, today announced the official launch of KOSIGN, a groundbreaking music publishing platform designed...

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