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Concord Music Publishing ANZ welcomes The Beths

25 March 2025

Press release

  Concord Music Publishing ANZ today announce a new worldwide publishing agreement with New Zealand indie-rock band The Beths. Hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland),...

Warner Chappell Production music expands trailer offerings with new music destination and catalog

25 March 2025

Press release

Warner Chappell Production Music (WCPM) has launched The Fixation Collection, a curated destination for high-impact trailer and promo music, alongside the debut...

First artists announced for Little Simz' Meltdown at the Southbank Centre

25 March 2025

Press release

The Southbank Centre has announced the much-anticipated first wave of artists performing at Little Simz' Meltdown. Taking place this summer from Thursday 12 -...

Music entertainment management company ranked no.2 at UK's Best Workplaces 2025

25 March 2025

Press release

London-based entertainment travel management company, Music First Partnership, is celebrating The BFP Collection being officially ranked No. 2 in the...

Warner Music France launches Adore Music

24 March 2025

Press release

A new chapter for dance music begins today with the launch of Adore Music, Warner Music France's dedicated dance label. ...

48 Hours to Avert Crisis: Industry Leaders Warn Chancellor on Spring Budget

24 March 2025

Press release

Today, a coalition of trade bodies and associations representing over 100,000 businesses across the UK’s night-time economy, cultural sector, and...

Reaction from UK Music to Ed Sheeran letter

23 March 2025

Press release

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl said:  "The alarm bells are ringing and there is a crisis in music education. Over...

Ed Sheeran spearheads open letter to Sir Keir Starmer & UK government advocating for music education funding

23 March 2025

Press release

SHEERAN'S LETTER IS BACKED BY LEADING MUSIC INDUSTRY FIGURES INCLUDING...HARRY STYLES, CENTRAL CEE, COLDPLAY, STORMZY,  ELTON JOHN, DAVE, YOLANDA BROWN,...

AI is supercharging majors' data analysis. Indies need to assemble or get left behind

21 March 2025

Editorial

Comment: Henrik Hansen - Business Lead, Rough Bones Much of the conversation around artificial intelligence in music has centered on its existential...

Reservoir announces publishing deal with R&B songwriter and performer El DeBarge

21 March 2025

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new publishing deal with five-time Grammy-nominated R&B...

Frontiers Music announces signing of Lynyrd Skynyrd

21 March 2025

Press release

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the most legendary and enduring bands...

TMG sign multi-year commitment to host Afro Nation in Portugal

21 March 2025

Press release

Global entertainment company TMG has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering world class events including Afro Nation festival in Portimão, Portugal,...

U2 to receive one of songwriting's highest honours: Fellowship of the Ivors Academy

21 March 2025

Press release

BONO, THE EDGE, ADAM CLAYTON AND LARRY MULLEN JR. BECOME THE FIRST IRISH SONGWRITERS TO BE BESTOWED WITH THE IVORS ACADEMY'S...

Merlin Engage Returns for Third Year, Strengthening Community in the Next Generation of Female Leaders

21 March 2025

Press release

Now entering its third year, Merlin Engage is a pioneering mentorship program to empower women within Merlin's global independent music...

Downtown Neighbouring Rights Sign Worldwide Deal with Jason Mraz

21 March 2025

Press release

Worldwide agreement will see Downtown Neighbouring Rights represent the award-winning artist and songwriter’s extensive catalog, including hits ‘I’m Yours,’ ‘Lucky,’...

UK Music response to Technology Secretary visit to US to see AI firms

20 March 2025

Press release

Responding to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle’s visit to the States to meet tech firms, UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl...

Belfast named UK's top location for pub gigs as PRS for Music and BBPA launch "Pubs Go Live"

20 March 2025

Press release

  New research reveals the UK's top pub gigs hotspots as music stars back a nationwide celebration of live music in...

ATC Group promote Ric Salmon to the new position of Chief Growth Officer

20 March 2025

Press release

ATC Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Ric Salmon to the newly-created position of Chief Growth Officer.  A highly...

Italian recorded music revenues rise by 8.5% in 2024 – Italy is the third-largest market in EU, growing more than global and regional averages

20 March 2025

Press release

It's the seventh consecutive year of growth FIMI publishes its exclusive 2024 Report   For the seventh consecutive year of growth, the Italian recorded...

David Israelite announced as speaker at The Ivors Academy Summit

20 March 2025

Press release

David Israelite, President and CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) has been confirmed as a speaker for The...

Tuned Global Partners with Zetaris to Turn Music Data into Gold via AI Analytics

20 March 2025

Press release

Now anyone can query scattered music data sources to discover a potential goldmine of insights—including fraud detection—thanks to Tuned Global's...

Stormzy to receive Honorary Doctorate from Cambridge University

20 March 2025

Press release

MARKS STORMZY'S SECOND HONORARY DOCTORATE TO DATE It has been announced today that Stormzy will be among eight distinguished individuals awarded honorary doctorates by...

Sony Music Publishing Signs Freya Ridings to Global Deal

20 March 2025

Press release

  Sony Music Publishing UK today announced the signing of celebrated singer-songwriter Freya Ridings to an exclusive global publishing agreement. Famed for...

IFPI Report: Gee Davy (AIM CEO) comment

20 March 2025

Press release

Gee Davy, CEO at AIM, said: "It is certainly encouraging to see the UK retain its top 3 spot globally...

Edition Capital Acquires Sebastian Mclean International Limited, Expands Investment Strategy in Its 10th Year

19 March 2025

Press release

Edition Capital Limited (‘Edition’), a leading entertainment professional services group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sebastian Mclean International...

Clubbing TV Announces Inaugural Rave Photographies of the Year 2025

19 March 2025

Press release

  An international photography competition celebrating the essence of electronic music culture and nightlife through visual storytelling.   Clubbing TV is thrilled to...

Musical AI and First Rule Join Forces to Create Fully Licensed Generative AI for Music Artists

19 March 2025

Press release

  Musical AI, the AI rights management platform for music and audio, is collaborating with First Rule, a new Nashville-based artist-model platform...

Groundbreaking Documentary & Website, The Record Store & Black Music: England's Tastemakers Unveiled by 2Funky Arts

19 March 2025

Press release

  A new documentary and website delve into the cultural and social significance of England’s independent record shops that specialised in...

Executives from Over 70 Leading Security Companies and Associations Urge Government Action in Letter on Business Licensing Reform - #BusinessLicensingNow

19 March 2025

Press release

  Today, the UK’s private security sector has come together in unity, signing a formal letter to the Home Secretary and...

Merlin Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025

19 March 2025

Press release

The independent’s digital music licensing partner joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more    Merlin is proud to have been...

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