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South by Southwest London announces Canva and Converse as first major brand partners

29 January 2025

Press release

Sponsors join forces to support SXSW London's inaugural festival coming to Shoreditch in June    South by Southwest® (SXSW®) London festival which takes place...

Alison Smith announces retirement from BMI

29 January 2025

Press release

Shouvik Das to Lead Distribution, Publisher Relations & Administration Services Department After a nearly 40-year career at BMI, Alison Smith, Executive Vice President, Chief...

Sony Music Publishing Names Katie Welle President, Head of U.S. A&R

29 January 2025

Press release

  Today, Sony Music Publishing (SMP) announced the promotion of Katie Welle to President, Head of U.S. A&R, effective February 1. ...

Jamie Kinelski named Senior Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group

29 January 2025

Press release

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has appointed Jamie Kinelski to the position of Senior Vice President of A&R, it was announced today...

The LIVE Trust announces call for trustees

28 January 2025

Press release

Applications Invited for Expanded Board “We would like to hear from live music industry leaders who can bring energy, passion and...

WEC evidence session: Misogyny in music: Is the music industry changing for women?

28 January 2025

Press release

House of CommonsWomen and Equalities Committee (WEC)  Misogyny in music: Is the music industry changing for women?    Evidence session Inquiry: Misogyny in music Tuesday, 28...

From Revival to Renaissance: How Gen Z is Redefining Vinyl in the Modern Era

28 January 2025

Press release

New research, conducted by the Vinyl Alliance, demonstrates how Gen Z has become the driving force behind vinyl's popularity, by...

AVA Belfast - A new chapter

28 January 2025

Press release

  AVA Returns To Titanic Slipways With A Huge Lineup Featuring Underworld, Overmono, Ewan McVicar, KI/KI, Job Jobse, VTSS, KI/KI plus...

Blossoms, Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds, The Zutons, Luvcat and Chiedu Oraka to perform in Liverpool at the 2025 Northern Music Awards 

28 January 2025

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  Liverpudlian legend Ian Broudie to be presented with the Special Recognition Award  Festival of the Year shortlist to be decided by...

Spotify: On Our $10 Billion Milestone and a Decade of Getting the World to Value Music

28 January 2025

Press release

  In 2014, the music industry reached a low point when global recorded music revenues hit $13 billion. Spotify's annual contribution...

NTIA Urges UK Mayors to Follow Andy Burnham's Lead in Investing in Sustainable Transport Amid ULEZ and CAZ Scheme Pressures

27 January 2025

Press release

  The (NTIA) is urging mayors and local leaders across the UK to follow the example set by Greater Manchester Mayor...

WIN Announces New Board of Directors

27 January 2025

Press release

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international network that brings together the global independent music community, held its first board meeting...

Independent Venue Week returns from 27 January - 2 February 2025 with hundreds of live events around the UK

27 January 2025

Press release

  Starting today, 214 UK venues will take part in the much-loved annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues...

Pipes, content creation company founded by Mom+Pop Musics, Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd

27 January 2025

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In partnership with Mom+Pop Music, co-owner Thaddeus Rudd and founder/co-owner Michael Goldstone today announce the launch of the creative and...

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall - The essential concert series returns for 2025

27 January 2025

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The essential concert series returns for 2025Incredible gigs raising funds for young people with cancer Announced Today:GK BarryFrank Carter and Paul...

Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new multi-year agreement

26 January 2025

Press release

Expanded Global Relationship For Recorded Music and Music Publishing Companies to Accelerate Product Innovation, Advance Music Monetization and Deepen Engagement Between...

Music Venue Trust Launch 2024 Annual Report

24 January 2025

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Concerns Raised over Collapse of Touring Locations on the Primary and Secondary Circuit Emergency Response Cases Up by 19% Report Reveals Grassroots...

Beatport Unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2025

24 January 2025

Press release

Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, is proud to unveil the Beatport Next Class...

ADA renews its partnership with BRIT nominated Sonny Fodera and his Solotoko label

24 January 2025

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Sonny Fodera's 'Somedays' becomes the only independent release to be nominated for the BRITs 2025 Song of the Year   ADA, the...

NTIA Backs Ministers' Support for GMCA Mayor's 'Investment-Led Approach,' Urging Broader Adoption

24 January 2025

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NTIA Supports Ministers Backing of ”Investment Led Approach” by GMCA Mayor Asking More to Back Approach   Andy Burnham says the Government’s...

Polydor Celebrates 21 BRITs Nominations Across 13 Artists

24 January 2025

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Ben Mortimer, President of Polydor Label Group: "We are beyond thrilled and immensely proud to see 13 of our exceptional artists...

2025 BRIT Award nominations revealed

24 January 2025

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Charli xcx, Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective lead 2025 BRIT Award nominations Charli xcx nominated for FIVE awards including...

Incantio launches sync marketplace to connect music supervisors with indie artists

24 January 2025

Press release

  In today's oversaturated music market, a solid sync placement can be the driving force that breaks a new artist or...

UK Americana Music Awards 2025 - Winners

24 January 2025

Press release

UK Americana Music Awards 2025, powered by Sweet Home Alabama, WINNERS REVEALED    Gillian Welch & David Rawlings and Hannah White lead...

BMG appoints Johannes Von Schwarzkopf as Chief Strategy Officer

23 January 2025

Press release

  BMG is pleased to announce the appointment of Johannes von Schwarzkopf as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and member...

Frontiers Label Group announces signing of The Hunna

23 January 2025

Press release

FLG, the newly launched imprint of Frontiers Label Group, is excited to announce its signing of The Hunna, the powerhouse...

Taylor Swift, Karol G, and Benson Boone, Number 1 of the Spanish Official Music Charts of 2024

23 January 2025

Press release

  “The Tortured Poets Department” is the best-selling album in Spain in 2024, also holding the No. 1 on the vinyl...

BPI to move to new home in Tileyard London

23 January 2025

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  The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, is delighted to share the news that...

Music AI, the Company Behind Moises, Raises $40M in Series A Funding Led by Connect Ventures and monashees

23 January 2025

Press release

  Music AI, a leading player in the field of AI for audio and music, has successfully raised $40 million in...

LIVE sets out strategic vision for 2025

23 January 2025

Press release

SIX-POINT PLAN BASED ON NEW POLICY PLATFORM UNDERSCORES THIS YEAR’S LIVE MUSIC SECTOR PRIORITIESKey areas align with Government missions on...

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