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AIM and IMPALA react to PIAS sale to UMG

21 October 2024

Press release

On behalf of AIM's interim CEO  Dear AIM Member We are contacting you today following the news reports earlier this week that long standing independent...

Five top tips for succeeding in sync

21 October 2024

Press release

  Music industry comes together to empower songwriters and composers' careers in Bristol BBC Studios Natural History Unit, The Ivors Academy, and...

Frontiers Label Group Announces Amy Pugh as new Global Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager

21 October 2024

Press release

FRONTIERS MUSIC GROUP NAMES NEW MANAGER OF DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA    AMY PUGH TAKES THE HELM OF IN-HOUSE DIGITAL DEPARTMENT...

ECSA publishes its Manifesto to place the needs and priorities of music authors at the heart of Europe's future policies

21 October 2024

Press release

As the European Union is now reflecting on its policy priorities for the next five years, the European Composer and...

British annual music exports increase to record high of £775 million as UK artists continue to rank among world's biggest music acts

21 October 2024

Press release

- BPI analysis reveals British recorded music exports rose in value by 7.6% in 2023  - Backed by record label support,...

American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025

21 October 2024

Press release

Announces First Headliner - Jeff Lynne's ELO The Classic British Band Wave GoodbyeTHE HISTORIC FINAL SHOWWith a full line up of stellar guests Sunday...

The spotlight shines on music for The American French Film Festival 2024

21 October 2024

Press release

The American French Film Festival (TAFFF), the largest festival for French films in the United States, returns to the heart...

Key acts and speakers announced for Focus On Italy at ESNS

18 October 2024

Press release

ESNS announces the best-emerging and new acts from Italy in light of its Focus on Italy in 2025. Also, new...

Sparks Win Outstanding Contribution To Music at AIM Independent Awards

18 October 2024

Press release

Announce Signing to Transgressive Records Sparks raised the roof last night (Thursday 17th October) by receiving the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award...

Tomorrowland Music and BMG partner in exclusive global deal

18 October 2024

Press release

  Tomorrowland Music, the music division behind the iconic music festival Tomorrowland, has announced an exclusive global agreement with BMG to...

TikTok expands #ElectronicMusic hub globally, celebrating the genre and its vibrant community

18 October 2024

Press release

TikTok is officially launching the Global #ElectronicMusic hub, in recognition of our community around the world that celebrates their favourite sounds, elevating...

Music's biggest stars turn out to celebrate grassroots trailblazers at Youth Music Awards 2024

18 October 2024

Press release

  Rapper Eve, Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens and artist of the moment MNEK were in attendance at London’s iconic Troxy to...

Reservoir signs publishing deal with Grammy and Juno award-winner k.d. lang

17 October 2024

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a publishing deal with Grammy and Juno award-winning...

O2 secondary ticketing research

17 October 2024

Press release

‘ALMOST TWO IN THREE MUSIC FANS BUYING SECONDHAND CONCERT TICKETS DON’T REALISE THEY’RE BUYING FROM ANOTHER PERSON’ – NEW RESEARCH...

Contractual Harmony: LIVE Green Clauses Hit the Right Note for a Sustainable Live Music Sector

17 October 2024

Press release

New Green Clauses Empower Artists and Companies to Prioritise Sustainable Impact - Live music industry introduces green clauses to promote sustainability-...

ILMC 37 - 25-28 February 2025

17 October 2024

Press release

●  1,500 ILMC delegates, made up of top international live music business executives, to meet at Royal Lancaster Hotel, London...

Impala reacts to UMG's acquisition of [PIAS] - leaves huge hole in the independent sector, flags regulatory concerns as well as new opportunities

17 October 2024

Press release

One of the founders of IMPALA, the loss of [PIAS] to the independent sector will be felt in many different ways,...

Independent Music Awards 2024

17 October 2024

Press release

Independent Music Awards 2024: AIM Honours Cultural Icons Neneh Cherry And Sparks, Plus Awards For Heavenly Recordings, Drift, And More Neneh...

Asdis signs global publishing deal with BMG

16 October 2024

Press release

  Berlin-based Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásdís has signed a global publishing agreement with BMG. With several high-profile collaborations and her recent Airplay chart successes...

FEAT Welcomed First Sports & Venue Members at Fifth AGM, Covered Digital Services Act, Search Engines & Stronger Legislation

16 October 2024

Press release

  Members agreed to fully engage with the Digital Services Act (DSA) to report illegal ticket listings Discussed options for stronger legislation,...

Female-founded nightlife safety app Where You At raises £2.5 million in pre-seed funding round

16 October 2024

Press release

https://wya.world/  Where You At (WYA), a female-founded app that enhances nightlife safety using indoor mapping and offline mesh technology to help...

Amazon Music - Inaugural UK City Sessions series with Bastille presents "&"

16 October 2024

Press release

Last night, Amazon Music launched its first UK City Sessions livestream with Bastille Presents "&"(Ampersand). The exclusive performance was held at...

Podcast: Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware - featuring Finneas

16 October 2024

Press release

  LISTEN HERE. The world No. 1 podcast, Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware is back for its highly anticipated 17th...

TikTok partners with Melon on Add to Music App

16 October 2024

Press release

'Add to Music App' harnesses the power of music discovery on TikTok to directly drive consumption on music streaming services   TikTok...

Jean Mischler Appointed SVP, Marketing at Downtown Music's Direct-to-Creator Division, CD Baby

16 October 2024

Press release

Brings nearly two decades of experience championing independent artists and innovative marketing strategies to CD Baby's leadership team. Downtown Music’s direct-to-creator...

PPL appointed for neighbouring rights collections for John Lennon and Yoko Ono

15 October 2024

Press release

  The estate of John Lennon has appointed PPL to collect neighbouring rights royalties on all sound recordings where John Lennon...

Frontiers Label Group announces the launch of its new imprint, BLKIIBLK

15 October 2024

Press release

FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW IMPRINT BLKIIBLK, SIGNING OF LEGENDARY METAL/HARDCORE BAND BIOHAZARD AND UPCOMING ALBUM RELEASE IN 2025    Frontiers Label Group proudly announces the launch of its new...

WMA appoints Mike O'Keefe as Global Vice President Creative

15 October 2024

Press release

Global digital marketing and creative agency, WMA are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike O’Keefe as Global Vice President...

[PIAS] co-founders Kenny Gates & Michel Lambot announce sale of remaining shareholding to Universal Music Group

15 October 2024

Press release

[Integral] & Virgin Music Group to join forces  [PIAS] Label Group to remain fully autonomous   [PIAS] founders Kenny Gates and Michel...

Gigi Perez signs to Island Records

15 October 2024

Press release

LONDON HEADLINE SHOW AT OMEARA, 19TH NOV   On the heels of independent success, Gigi Perez officially announces her signing to Island Records. The buzzing singer-songwriter, a...

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