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Julian Bunetta signs global deal with Sony Music Publishing

07 October 2024

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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

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 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

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  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

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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

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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

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

ICMP global board meeting - Singapore

04 October 2024

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Music Markets in Asia, Copyright & AI Organisation Growth ICMP's Global Board - comprised of 20 Directors from across ICMP’s global...

Abbey Road reveals the winners of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2024

04 October 2024

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This evening (Thursday 3 October), Abbey Road Studios has unveiled the winners of the 2024 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards,...

Music Minds Matter receives industry support through PPL Giving

03 October 2024

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  Funding will go directly to supporting the mental health of musicians across the UK as the charity continues its work...

The Beatport Group Announces Third Annual Diversity + Parity Fund

03 October 2024

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The $150,000 fund, which aims to achieve diversity and equity in the dance music community, opens for applications on October...

The 2025 MOBO Awards is coming to Newcastle

03 October 2024

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18 FEBRUARY 2025LIVE FROM UTILITA ARENA NEWCASTLE THE NORTH EAST WELCOMES THE EUROPE’S BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF BLACK MUSIC & CULTURE FOR...

Figures reveal songwriting as a profession is growing

03 October 2024

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  37,000 music creators joined PRS in the past five years, a crucial step in a songwriter's professional journey. List of 110...

Tareic Alphonse announced as 7th and final Richard Antwi Scholar

03 October 2024

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The Richard Antwi Scholarship announced today that Tareic Alphonse will become its seventh and final scholar, to be awarded a full scholarship for a place...

Concord Music Publishing, in partnership with Coup D'etat Music, sign award-winning producer and songwriter Ben10k

03 October 2024

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  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of multi-hyphenate producer, instrumentalist, and songwriter Ben Wilson, known professionally as Ben10k. The worldwide publishing deal,...

FAC's 2024 AGM & End of Summer Party

03 October 2024

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Katie Melua, Alt-J’s Gus Unger-Hamilton, BEKA and Big Joanie’s Stephanie Phillips & Estella Adeyeri to lead panel discussion at the...

SAY Award announce Shortlist & Modern Scottish Classic winner

03 October 2024

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SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL MUSIC PRIZE - THE SAY AWARD - ANNOUNCES 10-STRONG SHORTLIST PLUS, MARTYN BENNETT’S ‘GRIT’ ANNOUNCED AS MODERN SCOTTISH CLASSIC...

Full Time Hobby and Hassle Records partner with MVD for physical release distribution in North America

03 October 2024

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MVD Entertainment Group is pleased to announce a physical distribution agreement with Full Time Hobby Music, a notable label group...

Statements on TikTok's decision not to renew its deal with Merlin

03 October 2024

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IMPF:"TikTok must engage with and establish a licensing agreement with Merlin if it wishes to use the music of Merlin's...

Beyond The Music keynote speaker announced

03 October 2024

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LISA NANDY MP, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT TO PRESENT ‘THE TONY WILSON KEYNOTE’ AT BEYOND THE MUSIC ON FRIDAY...

BPI in tune with Beyond the Music, Manchester

03 October 2024

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BPI Reception and Panel appearances by BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE and BPI CSO Sophie Jones Plus BPI presents:  “Innovation in...

BPI publishes its Five-Year Strategy for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

02 October 2024

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  The BPI, the association of UK record companies and labels, and the representative voice of British recorded music, today publishes...

Tyler Brown & Harold Serero launch Heatwave Records

02 October 2024

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Former Syco & Ultra Execs Announce New Label Specialising in Music from Emerging Markets Partnership announced with US based music and...

UK's biggest songs and albums of 2024 so far

02 October 2024

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Noah Kahan’s Stick Season leads biggest songs of 2024 so far  Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone and Hozier climb the ranks Taylor Swift’s The...

Groundbreaking Scottish composer & producer Erland Cooper scores first ever no.1 classical album with planted tape

02 October 2024

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OFFICIAL CHARTS AWARD TO BE PLANTED UNDERGROUND IN AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – ANY FAN WHO FINDS IT, KEEPS IT An album...

Cooking Vinyl & Sentric sign The Lottery Winners' Thom Rylance in Publishing JV

02 October 2024

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Deal includes The Lottery Winners back catalogue.   Cooking Vinyl Publishing and Sentric, owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital...

Mark Ronson, Cat Burns and Jake Bugg to perform at the MITS Award 2024

02 October 2024

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MUSIC INDUSTRY TRUSTS AWARD IN HONOUR OF 2024 RECIPIENT JASON ILEY PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED:MARK RONSONCAT BURNSJAKE BUGG www.mitsaward.co.uk   This event supports the BRIT Trust and Nordoff &...

The Cure to perform for Radio 2 and 6 Music

02 October 2024

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  The Cure are set to perform two world exclusive live sessions for both BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio...

A Lawless Agency launches brand new DJ talent roster with superstar seven

02 October 2024

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WILES, MARK-ASHLEY DUPÉ, LIAM PARSONS, LADY LLOYD, KAYA, JOEL MIGNOTT & FRANKCO CREATED BY DIRECTORS CLAYTON WRIGHT, LUCY FIZZ & JASMINE...

Following value gap concerns raised earlier this year, Impala opposes TikTok's attempt to boycott Merlin, flags importance of collective deals for diversity and consumer choice

02 October 2024

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  IMPALA’s members have raised the alarm about TikTok who is trying toboycott renewing a collective deal with Merlin, the licensing agency...

Symphonic Distribution Teams with Twitch to Enable Artists to Participate in the Twitch DJ Program

02 October 2024

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  Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, has teamed with Twitch to...

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