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Music Fights Fraud Alliance announces Michael Lewan as Executive Director and new members including YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Meta, ONErpm, STEM, Revelator and Too Lost

26 February 2025

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The Music Fights Fraud Alliance (MFFA) announced today the appointment of Michael Lewan as its first Executive Director. Lewan, a seasoned leader...

Amuse Introduces In-app Deal Tracker, Promoting Greater Transparency for Artists with Funding and Licensing Deals

26 February 2025

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Amuse, the global distribution and Artist Services platform, has established itself as a front-running music company with their smart and...

West One Music Group Adds Q-Factory Music and Sound Design to Its Collection

26 February 2025

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Q-Factory Music, the pre-eminent music and sound design catalogue of the trailer music industry, is coming to West One Music...

Charli xcx announced as recipient of The BRITs Songwriter of the Year award

26 February 2025

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  The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard today announces that this year's most nominated artist Charli xcx is also the recipient of this...

Three Six Zero Recordings signs global distribution deal with ADA

25 February 2025

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Warner Music Group’s global independent music distribution and artist services arm, today announced their partnership with Three Six Zero Recordings, which...

More than 1000 musicians protest changes to UK copyright law with release of silent album

25 February 2025

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  Titled 'Is This What We Want?', more than 1000 artists urge government to prevent AI companies stealing their work Album launched...

On Sale Live' 25

25 February 2025

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15th May 2025Fuelling success behind every ticket sold Networking, Training and Development for Marketing and Communication Professionals across the Live Events and...

A. G. Cook announced as recipient of BRITs Producer of the Year award

25 February 2025

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  With days to go until the UK's biggest night in music, The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard today reveals the...

MAKE IT FAIR

25 February 2025

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• UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models • Hundreds of news brand titles to...

Sian Welby and Zeze Millz to host "BRITs 2025: Live From The Red Carpet"

25 February 2025

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Broadcast from 5.30pm on The BRITs official Instagram and Facebook Henrie and Jack Saunders speaking to all the stars backstage   The BRIT...

MediaCo and Trace form strategic alliance to transform the global landscape of hip hop and Afro-Urban culture

25 February 2025

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HOT 97, WBLS, and Trace to Expand Content, Events, and Global Distribution.   At the occasion of the Trace Awards & Summit...

NTIA's Michael Kill Appointed Dean of Faculty for Nightlife Studies and Receives Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to the Nightlife Industry from Appleton Private University

25 February 2025

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  Appleton Private University & International Nightlife Association Launch Faculty of Nightlife Studies : In a pioneering initiative, Appleton Private University,...

Music industry day of action to encourage fans to shape the future of live music

25 February 2025

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Music industry bodies representing venues, clubs, festivals, promoters, publications, podcasts and more are taking part in a day of action...

World Hearing Day 2025: 'Listen for Life' Launch at Ronnie Scott's Marks Major Milestone for Hearing Conservation Says NTIA

25 February 2025

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  The Listen for Life campaign is set to make a global impact as it officially launches on World Hearing Day,...

Independent Label Market

24 February 2025

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Supported by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Returns for the Spring Market at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, announces new markets in partnership...

Open letter to artists galvanises support for LIVE Green clauses in booking contracts

24 February 2025

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Artists Add Their Voice to Petition Calling for a More Sustainable Live Music industry LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment),...

AEG Presents announces Peer Osmundsvaag to lead newly opened Norway office

24 February 2025

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INDUSTRY VETERAN JOINS GLOBAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT GIANT AS IT FURTHER EXPANDS EUROPEAN FOOTPRINT    AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, announced...

beatBread launches Deal Comparison Tool to help artists and independent labels make better funding choices, avoid bad deals

21 February 2025

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Platform enables data-driven comparison and cashflow simulation of offers from distributors, major labels and finance companies.    beatBread, a leader in funding...

ATC Live announces two significant staffing developments

21 February 2025

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  Agent Lucy Atkinson joins the company, expanding ATC Live's representation of electronic music  Alice Hogg is promoted to a newly-created position...

NTIA Slams Government Arts Everywhere Fund Which Marginalises Counterculture

21 February 2025

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Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, has strongly criticised the Government’s Arts Everywhere Fund for failing to...

Charlotte Saxe appointed as VPL Chair and Alison Wenham OBE and Shamus Damani named directors of VPL Board

21 February 2025

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VPL, the sister company of PPL that licenses music videos when they are played in public or broadcast on TV,...

Legends appoints Chris Bray as President of Europe

21 February 2025

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Bray Will Oversee the Combined Legends and ASM Global Business Across the UK and Europe    Legends today announced that Chris Bray...

Atlantic Music Group Inks Label Deal with Abou “Bu” Thiam’s BuVision

21 February 2025

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Atlantic Music Group announced today that they have formed a partnership with music mogul Abou “Bu” Thiam that brings his...

Impala members launch a new educational project in the central and eastern European region - CEE Independent Music Academy

21 February 2025

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  Last week in Ljubljana, during the annual MENT Showcase and Industry Conference, a group of trade associations members introduced a...

The British Music Embassy touches down in SXSW with 80 performances from the UK's most exciting new and emerging artists

20 February 2025

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The British Music Embassy (BME) is returning to Austin to spotlight some of the leading musical talent from the UK, including acts...

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and REDCreative Group Sign Kelly Archer to Global Deal

20 February 2025

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  Sony Music Publishing Nashville and RED Creative Group today announced the signing of hit songwriter Kelly Archer to a global...

RHEI Unveils Made: The Personalized AI Dream Team for Creators

20 February 2025

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The emotionally intelligent AI platform empowers creators with a personalized dream team of proactive and highly specialized AI agents, unlocking...

The Midi Music Company (MMC) celebrates 30 years with investment from Sony Music UK's Social Justice Fund

20 February 2025

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The Midi Music Company (MMC) celebrates three decades of music, empowerment and impact, with investment from Sony Music UK's Social...

World Hearing Day 2025: 'Listen for Life' Launch at Ronnie Scott's Marks Major Milestone for Hearing Conservation, says NTIA

20 February 2025

Press release

The Listen for Life campaign is set to make a global impact as it officially launches on World Hearing Day,...

Warner Records partners with Tim Hinshaw and his Free Lunch Agency

20 February 2025

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WARNER RECORDS PARTNERS WITH HIP-HOP & R&B EXEC TIM HINSHAW AND HIS MULTIFACETED FREE LUNCH AGENCY, LAUNCHING FREE LUNCH RECORDS...

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