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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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

Stationhead Unveils Stationhead Shop: Live, gamified e-commerce for music fans and artists

19 March 2025

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Stationhead, the go-to destination for music superfans, is now letting artists create unique, thrilling Shops, where fans can find must-have...

Spinnin' Records announces new leadership

19 March 2025

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NIELS WALBOOMERS LEADS SPINNIN’ RECORDS IN ADDITION TO WARNER MUSIC BENELUX, WARNER CHAPPELL BENELUX EWOUT SWART STEPS DOWN AS CO-PRESIDENT AFTER...

The Cure's Robert Smith to curate Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall 2026

19 March 2025

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The essential concert series New 2025 Saturday headlinerA special Erased Tapes event:Penguin CafeDaniel BrandtDouglas DareHatis Noit Announcing Our 2026 guest curator - Robert...

IFPI: Amidst highly competitive market, global recorded music revenues grew 4.8% in 2024

19 March 2025

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Paid subscription streaming key revenue driver; all regions deliver growth Music companies embrace AI’s opportunities Read IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025 - State of the...

Ninja Tune announces new partnership with Reactional Music

18 March 2025

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Will bring Ninja Tune closer to the world’s 3.5 billion gamers and $125.7 billion global in-game economies. New technology enables music...

Sony Music Publishing Inks Global Deal with Breakthrough Sensation Sevdaliza

18 March 2025

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  Sony Music Publishing today announced the signing of renowned global artist Sevdaliza to a worldwide publishing agreement. This announcement follows the...

Impala announces collaboration with WIN to develop a new EU co-funded networking programme with WINHUB events

18 March 2025

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IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, is joining forces with the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) on a new...

DJ and club night discovery platform Dancefloor launches to help local music communities thrive

18 March 2025

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  A new era for nightlife discovery has arrived with Dancefloor, the revolutionary platform for finding the best DJs and club...

Key Production Group announces vinyl and CD recycling scheme

18 March 2025

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  Key Production Recycling, which has been a part of Key Production Group since 2020, has been rebooted as part of...

Amnesia welcomes Boiler Room for world-first seven-date Ibiza club residency

18 March 2025

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Boiler Room will host its first-ever Ibiza club residency at the iconic Amnesia, Ibiza nightclub, linking Ibiza’s culture with a...

AEG Presents Appoints Lisa Mart Regional General Manager of indigo at The O2 and Watford Colosseum

18 March 2025

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    AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced the appointment of Lisa Mart to the newly created position of Regional General Manager of indigo...

UK Country Radio Airplay Chart presents first annual awards

17 March 2025

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  The UK Country Radio Airplay Chart celebrates its first anniversary with the presentation of awards recognising the achievements of Country...

IMS Ibiza to spotlight and celebrate four decades of Jungle and Drum 'n' Bass with curated programme & event

14 March 2025

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THE SUMMIT TO SPOTLIGHT AND CELEBRATE FOUR DECADES OF JUNGLE & DRUM ‘N’ BASSWITH A UNIQUE CURATED PROGRAMME OF DISCUSSIONS &...

Specialist music investment platform Round Hill Music further strengthens executive team with two strategic hires

14 March 2025

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Round Hill Music Royalty Partners LP (“Round Hill Music” or the “Company”), the pioneering private equity platform founded in 2010...

David Fanning announces the launch of Off Road Records in partnership with Reservoir

14 March 2025

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Label debuts with singer-songwriter Dylan Davidson Music creator David Fanning announces the launch of Off Road Records in partnership with Reservoir...

Oasis Live '25: First details revealed of film in conjunction with tour

14 March 2025

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FIRST DETAILS REVEALED OF FILM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OASIS LIVE ‘25 TOUR A FILM BY STEVEN KNIGHTDYLAN SOUTHERN AND WILL LOVELACE...

Eva Karman Reinhold receives Impala's Outstanding Contribution award

14 March 2025

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Eva Karman Reinhold receives Impala's Outstanding Contribution award for SOM's 50th anniversary and her leadership in EDI at Impala's board...

The Great Escape conference announces first keynote and featured speakers for 2025

13 March 2025

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RIZZLE KICKS’ JORDAN STEPHENS ANNOUNCED AS FIRST KEYNOTE  FIRST FEATURED SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS INCLUDE: SIMON RAYMONDE IN CONVERSATION WITH PAT NEVIN,  BBC...

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