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Reservoir acquires UK dance and electronic label New State

20 February 2025

Press release

  Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of U.K. dance and electronic label...

Bristol Beacon partners with AIM on Above The Noise - a new music industry event for Bristol

20 February 2025

Press release

The award-winning music venue and music education hub will collaborate with The Association of Independent Music (AIM), the not-for-profit organisation...

TuneCore Unveils Groundbreaking Advanced Trends & Analytics Dashboard Made Specifically for Self-Releasing Artists

20 February 2025

Press release

TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—has launched...

Benson Boone's Beautiful Things Confirmed by IFPI as Biggest-Selling Global Single of the Year

20 February 2025

Press release

IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced that Beautiful Things by Benson Boone is the winner of...

New London multivenue festival Footsteps

20 February 2025

Press release

ANNOUNCES SECOND WAVE OF ACTS INCLUDING SWIM DEEP, TTSSFU, LOWERTOWN, AND CAOILFHIONN ROSE  19-23 MAY 2025 ACROSS LONDON’S INDEPENDENT MUSIC VENUES TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE     Today, Footsteps, a new, five-day festival...

pointblank Music School Launches New BSc (Hons) Degree - Bridging Music Production & Software Engineering

19 February 2025

Press release

As a clear investment into UK Tech talent, pointblank Music School has launched its BSc (Hons) Music Production & Software...

Abbey Road Equalise festival returns for its sixth year

19 February 2025

Press release

THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ABBEY ROAD EQUALISE INVITES THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE AND NON-BINARY ARTISTS AND CREATIVES TO A...

Taylor Swift makes music history as IFPI's Biggest-Selling Global Recording Artist of the Year for the fifth time

19 February 2025

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Taylor also tops Global Album Chart, Global Vinyl Album Chart, Global Streaming Album Chart and Global Album Sales Chart with...

MashApp Launches New App in US Allowing Fans To 'Mash Up' Songs from the World's Leading Music Companies

19 February 2025

Press release

In an industry first,music lovers can effortlessly create personalized audio experiences in real time by combining their favorite hits.   MashApp, the...

BPI Council Independent Member Election Results

19 February 2025

Press release

  The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, announces that Michael Neidus (Demon Music Group) and Pru Harris (Marathon...

Armada Music Inks Exclusive Deal with D.O.D

19 February 2025

Press release

Armada has inked an exclusive deal with Manchester-born British DJ and producer D.O.D. This builds on D.O.D's existing partnership with the...

Raw Power Management promote Dan Brown to Head of A&R

19 February 2025

Press release

  Signalling a major investment into future artist development, Raw Power Management is delighted to announce that Dan Brown has been...

BBC Radiophonic Workshop archive to be made available for first time

19 February 2025

Press release

PASSING ON THE LEGACY OF THE PIONEERS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC TO A NEW GENERATION  HOW THE SOUNDS OF HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE, DOCTOR...

Warner Chappell Music promotes Gabz Landman to Senior Vice President, A&R

19 February 2025

Press release

A&R Executive has Built a Star-Studded Roster, Including GRAMMY Award Winners Laufey, The Chainsmokers, and Amy Allen   Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has promoted...

Reach Music and Fitz and The Tantrums' Lead Singer and Songwriter FITZ Conclude a Publishing Acquisition and Administration Deal

19 February 2025

Press release

Reach Music Publishing Inc. (Reach Music) has entered into a publishing agreement with Fitz, songwriter and lead vocalist of the multi-platinum band Fitz...

Wireless have completely sold out within minutes

19 February 2025

Press release

All tickets for Rockstar Energy Presents Wireless have completely sold out within minutes – the fastest in the festival’s history,...

Why Young People Are Going Out Less: NTIA Study Reveals Economic Struggles, Safety Concerns and Transport Barriers Stifling Nightlife

18 February 2025

Press release

A new study conducted by Obsurvant on behalf of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed that young people...

Fraser T Smith Launches 'The Future Producer Academy'

18 February 2025

Press release

Watch HERE Award-winning producer Fraser T Smith has launched his ground-breaking initiative The Future Producer Academy. Dedicated to advancing equality in the music industry, with...

Warner Chappell Music Benelux has signed a global publishing deal with breakout DJ and Producer Mau P.

18 February 2025

Press release

Hailing from Amsterdam, Mau P first made waves in the dance music scene under his ‘Maurice West’ moniker, scoring a...

Sam Fender and Lola Young confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard

18 February 2025

Press release

JADE, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party already announced to perform at UK's biggest...

TikTok and Billboard Arabia Partner to Launch "TikTok Billboard Arabia Top 50" Music Chart

18 February 2025

Press release

  Billboard Arabia and TikTok have announced the launch of the new weekly chart, "TikTok Billboard Arabia Top 50". The partnership was...

Massive Attack announced to headline LIDO Festival

18 February 2025

Press release

  Full Line Up and Festival Programme To Be Announced Lido Field, Victoria Park Friday 6 June 2025   Tickets On Sale - Friday 21st...

Echelon Talent Agency is Rebranding to Echelon Artists!

17 February 2025

Press release

Echelon Talent Agency Rebrands to Echelon Artists, Expands with New Team Member and Office Move to MediaCityUK Echelon Talent Agency, based...

Japanese group Psychic Fever soars onto the global stage, signing deal with Warner Music Group

17 February 2025

Press release

Warner Music Japan and 10K Projects to support the band's global ambition, combining regional strengths and digital marketing expertise   Warner Music...

Taylor Swift fans may be ready to 'Shake Off' plastic vinyl records, new University of Glasgow study shows

17 February 2025

Press release

  New research from the University of Glasgow reveals that Taylor Swift fans might be ready for an eco-friendly evolution of...

Universal Music Japan acquires majority stake in leading Japanese music company A-Sketch

17 February 2025

Press release

  Universal Music Japan (UMJ), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the acquisition of a...

FUGA marks further expansion in APAC; announces new signings across Indonesia, India, and the Philippines

14 February 2025

Press release

Key signings include Pamungkas (Maspam Company), Batas Senja (Sintesa Pro) and GKA Digital    Downtown-owned B2B distributor FUGA continues its expansion in...

Michael Kill CEO NTIA Appointed as Official Representative to the United Nations as International Nightlife Association Gains Consultative Status

14 February 2025

Press release

Michael Kill, VP of the International Nightlife Association (INA) and CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) UK has...

John Giddings wins 'Festival Promoter of the Year' Award

14 February 2025

Press release

MAN BEHIND THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL, JOHN GIDDINGS, HONOURED AT FESTFORUMS IN LA LIVE NATION PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL TOURING...

Abbey Road Studios' Diversity Scholarship Programme returns for 2025

14 February 2025

Press release

LONDON’S ICONIC RECORDING STUDIO PROMOTES GREATER DIVERSITY IN MUSIC PRODUCTION AND ENGINEERING   Abbey Road Studios announces today the return of its Diversity...

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