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Warner Music Group Benelux acquires Cloud 9 Recordings

11 October 2024

Press release

  The Dutch independent recorded music will join Warner Music Group's Benelux recorded music   Warner Music Group Benelux has today announced the...

BMG appoints Melanie McAllister to Chief Human Resources Officer

11 October 2024

Press release

  BMG has announced the appointment of Melanie McAllister as its new global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective November 1st,...

MU Celebrates Employment Rights Bill - A Major Win for Trade Unions

11 October 2024

Press release

The Labour Government has today published the Employment Rights Bill, the legislation that has come from years of union work on...

Liverpool named host of 2025 Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards

11 October 2024

Press release

Awards to take place on 27 March 2025 at iconic Liverpool Olympia  Newcomer award shortlist announced today    The UK's largest music therapy...

The Independent announced as a global curator on Apple Music

11 October 2024

Press release

  The Independent is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Apple Music, which will see it launch as a global curator on...

Field Day celebrates a new era relocating to Brockwell Park in 2025

11 October 2024

Press release

Field Day heads South to join Brockwell Park’s collective of festivals with a brand-new date on May Bank Holiday Weekend After...

Oasis's home city goes supersonic as BPI research for National Album Day reveals Manchester is the UK's top destination for launching chart-topping groups

10 October 2024

Press release

  Marking the event’s theme this year of Great British Groups, the analysis reveals that 35 studio albums by bands from...

Meddling Launches Listing Service - Track and Report Artist Signings and Departures for Free

10 October 2024

Press release

  For a decade, Meddling has provided the default data tools for modern A&R coverage. Expanding to provide non-data driven A&R, Meddling is...

Believe UK promotes Johnny Pinchard to Head of A&R

10 October 2024

Press release

Pinchard joined Believe from RCA in 2021.   The UK office of Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies, has...

An Exhibition by Renowned Photographer Sharon Latham Featuring New and Unseen Images of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

10 October 2024

Press release

“Down the years I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the best photographers in the world and I...

UK's world-class film sector handed major jobs and growth boost by tax reliefs

09 October 2024

Press release

  Independent film productions costing up to £15 million to benefit from an increased tax relief of 53% Move will empower UK...

Delphos launches AI powered music generator

09 October 2024

Press release

Artists, Songwriters & Copyright Owners Empowered to take Control of AI Learning Tools Zaytoven ‘Beatworld’ Partnership Announced “It’s like collaborating with yourself...

Fortnite's Latest Parkour Map Features a Live DJ Set and Music Debut from Tescao's 'Dragon's Tale'

09 October 2024

Press release

  Digital Residency, a leading innovator in entertainment, released Tescao's single, "Dragon’s Tale," in an unprecedented integration with Fortnite. This collaboration...

Music Venue Trust Named Independent Music Champion by AIM at 2024 Independent Music Awards

09 October 2024

Press release

  AIM recognises MVT’s decade at the forefront of grassroots music venue movement Co-execs Mark Davyd & Beverley Whitrick received Award in...

L E M F R E CK wins Welsh Music Prize 2024 for album Blood, Sweat & Fears

09 October 2024

Press release

L E M F R E C K has won the Welsh Music Prize as his album Blood, Sweat & Fears picked up...

BEAT Music Fund Inks Catalog Deals with Kevin Saunderson, Markus Schulz and Robbie Rivera

09 October 2024

Press release

The latest additions to BEAT’s roster further expand its influence in the dance genre and empower artists who have shaped...

European Talent Exchange announces new name and secures four years of funding

09 October 2024

Press release

We are thrilled to announce that ESNS Exchange, the platform dedicated to the internationalisation of European music for over 20...

The Ivors Academy strengthens its leadership with key promotions

08 October 2024

Press release

  As part of The Ivors Academy’s ongoing commitment to fostering leadership, diversity and empowerment in the music industry, we are...

Music Support announces record number of beneficiaries as it launches new awareness campaign

08 October 2024

Press release

UK charity helps those who work in the music industry that have experienced challenges around substance use and/or mental health. Helpline...

Research from RoEx highlights prevalence of audio quality issues in mixed and mastered tracks prior to release

08 October 2024

Press release

Eight in ten mastered tracks exceed Apple Music and Spotify’s recommended loudness levels Clipping issues found in more than half of...

Ray Dalton brings entire publishing catalog to BMG

08 October 2024

Press release

Multi-Diamond-selling singer and songwriter Ray Dalton has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with BMG for his entire catalog. Dalton’s 14-track...

Tom Connaughton - former Spotify, Managing Director UK & Ireland - to join boutique distributor - Canvas Music

08 October 2024

Press release

Alongside senior addition to the team, Canvas Music announces long-term joint venture with US partner - Symphonic Distribution.   Canvas Music, one...

Long-Awaited .MUSIC Domain and MusicID Debuts Globally – With Full Support from the Global Music Industry

08 October 2024

Press release

The .MUSIC registry announces the global launch of the community-based .MUSIC top-level domain name extension and its verified MusicID.   Today, the global music...

Southbank Centre launches unique experimental sound system Concrete Voids with new artist commissions

07 October 2024

Press release

  The Southbank Centre has today announced the first names as part of its bespoke large-scale experimental audio project, Concrete Voids. Concrete Voids will...

Julian Bunetta signs global deal with Sony Music Publishing

07 October 2024

Press release

Sony Music Publishing today announced the signing of renowned, multi-genre songwriter and producer Julian Bunetta to a global publishing agreement.Julian...

PPL signs pop-soul viral sensation Lusaint for international royalties collection

07 October 2024

Press release

 The PPL Momentum Music funded singer songwriter’s debut EP ‘Self Sabotage’ is out now    Music licensing company PPL has announced the...

Murmur Announces Funding Recipients for 2024 and the launch of Murmur Artist Support

07 October 2024

Press release

  Murmur, an initiative which brings together the worlds of art and music to lead and fund environmental change, unveils the...

Warner Music Group announces two recorded music leadership roles

07 October 2024

Press release

Eric Wong Named President of East West Records & Head of Global A&R, Recorded Music  Jessica Keeley-Carter Appointed Chief Marketing Officer,...

Coldplay Launches Exclusive TikTok 'MOON MUSiC' In-App Experience

04 October 2024

Press release

Interact with dedicated 'MOON MUSiC' content, unlock exclusive features and effects and be selected for Fan Spotlight activation     TikTok and Coldplay...

MMF announce Niamh Byrne and Jill Hollywood as new Chair and Vice-Chair

04 October 2024

Press release

The Music Managers Forum (MMF) is delighted to announce Niamh Byrne, co-founder of Eleven Management, and Jill Hollywood, founder and...

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