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ERA honours entertainment champions

04 September 2024

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Gennaro Castaldo  Sam Allison Karen Emanuel Marc Fayde' Herbe Helena Gardiner Neil LanderMaddy Smith     From the kingpin of CD and vinyl distribution in the UK to...

Pulse Music Group promotes Tizita Makuria to Senior Vice President of A&R

04 September 2024

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  Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, co-CEOs of PULSE Music Group and Ashley Calhoun, President, PULSE Music Group today announced the promotion of Tizita Makuria to...

Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia announces key promotions

04 September 2024

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Atena Banisaid named General Manager, Christoffer Lindh Appointed Head of A&R   Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia today announced two key promotions in their...

Independent Music Publishing Powerhouse Third Side Music Expands Global Creative Team into the UK and Europe and Taps Stephen Christian as Executive Vice President of Creative/A&R: International

04 September 2024

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Christian was previously Creative Director/Head of A&R at iconic British indie label Warp Records, where he was instrumental in signing and...

SMIA Statement on First Minister John Swinney's Announcement

04 September 2024

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Today, First Minister John Swinney confirmed that in-year cuts to Creative Scotland's budget – relevant to the delivery of the...

Oasis Announce Two Extra Wembley Stadium Shows Due To Phenomenal Public Demand

04 September 2024

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TWO EXTRA WEMBLEY STADIUM SHOWS ADDED DUE TO PHENOMENAL PUBLIC DEMAND ON SEPTEMBER 27TH AND 28TH TICKETS TO BE SOLD BY STAGGERED INVITATION...

David Driessen Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Downtown Music to Drive Global Growth and Partnerships

03 September 2024

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  Leading streamlined global licensing and services solutions across +150 countries to help Downtown’s creators and businesses thrive    Downtown Music (Downtown), the...

Beyond The Music 2024

03 September 2024

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UNIQUE GLOBAL CO-OPERATIVE MUSIC CONFERENCE & NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 70 NEW ARTISTS FOR MUSIC LINEUP BBC INTRODUCING, SXSW, MANCHESTER PRIDE,...

Gibson and Busk In London Team up to Support Grassroots Music at the Gibson Garage London

03 September 2024

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  Partnership set up to support grassroots music and spotlight emerging artists. Bi-weekly performances by buskers will take place at the Gibson...

SongTools Teams up With Sonicbids to Supercharge Indie Artists' Promo and Gigs

03 September 2024

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  SongTools, the one-click marketing platform transforming the music marketing space, announces a partnership with Sonicbids, the recently acquired artist development...

Eternal Research Announces Kickstarter Campaign for the EMF-Driven Demon Box

03 September 2024

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  Eternal Research, the startup dedicated to new instruments that harness electromagnetic fields (EMF), has opened a Kickstarter campaign to fund the launch...

Zeno Sports and Entertainment expands to London

03 September 2024

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Former UK Head of Communications at Warner Music Group to lead    Zeno London has appointed Catherine Smiles, former Vice President of...

Welsh Music Prize 2024 shortlist unveiled

03 September 2024

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  The shortlist for the Welsh Music Prize 2024 has been announced, with 15 artists in the running for the prestigious...

Oram Awards Winners Announcement

02 September 2024

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Five of the most innovative experimental artists, composers and instrument designers from across the UK have been announced as the...

PRS for Music accredited as Living Wage Employer

02 September 2024

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  PRS for Music has been officially recognised as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation. The certification demonstrates...

Gemma Cropper joins the BPI in new role of Senior Events Manager

01 September 2024

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  UK record labels association, the BPI, today announces the appointment of Gemma Cropper to the newly created role of Senior Events...

DJ AWARDS 2024 reveal nominees & Industry awards for much-anticipated return

01 September 2024

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  Date: 02/10/24Location: Chinois IbizaVoting: https://djawards.com/vote-overview/ Following a four year break, the iconic DJ AWARDS is back for its 23rd Anniversary on October 2nd at...

ERA appoints former Warner Music Commercial Chief Linda Walker as Chair

01 September 2024

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  Digital entertainment and retail association ERA has appointed Linda Walker, most recently SVP Commercial Partnerships & Analytics at Warner Music...

BPI launches episode two of Innovation Podcast series

30 August 2024

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Episode 2: “The Innovation Landscape of the Recorded Music Industry” airs 29 August and features guests Chantal Epp – (ClicknClear)...

Annie Macmanus & Huw Stephens announced as Mercury Prize Hosts

29 August 2024

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Broadcaster, author and podcaster Annie Macmanus and 6 Music presenter Huw Stephens were today announced as hosts of the 'Mercury Prize 2024: Album of...

TikTok Brings Coldplay’s Chris Martin and International Superstars to Dublin Street For Performance Ahead of Croke Park Shows

29 August 2024

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In a surprise appearance earlier this evening, Coldplay's Chris Martin took to Grafton Street for an impromptu performance of new hit...

Unprecedented Response to Scotland's Cultural Crisis

29 August 2024

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Scotland's Artists and Music Industry Rallies Together, With Over 1,000 Signatories Added to an Open Letter to Scotland's First Minister...

Win a Liam Gallagher signed 'All on the Board' Definitely Maybe poetry board

29 August 2024

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Win a Liam Gallagher signed 'All on the Board' Definitely Maybe poetry board and raise money for Nordoff and Robbins...

The Extraordinary Miss Flower

29 August 2024

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IAIN FORSYTH & JANE POLLARD’S THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER STARRING EMILÍANA TORRINI ANNOUNCED TO WORLD PREMIERE IN OFFICIAL COMPETITION AT THE BFI LONDON FILM...

Cre8ing Vision presents the Regional Edition

29 August 2024

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MANCHESTER EVENTS ON 20TH & 21ST SEPTEMBER 2024 NQ HOUSE TAKEOVER AND THE ULTIMATE SEMINAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WARNER MUSIC UK    CONFIRMED; PAUL...

BBC Pop Music TV announces new series for BBC Two, Boybands Forever, from Mindhouse Productions

29 August 2024

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  Produced by BAFTA Award winning producers Louis Theroux and Nancy Strang for Mindhouse Productions Featuring a host of music icons and...

Song Sleuth announces new deal with Regalias Digitales

28 August 2024

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Song Sleuth will identify user generated live music content for all rights holders across the Regalías Digitales portfolio   Song Sleuth, the...

PRS Foundation announces the first round of promoters supported through the Early Career Promoters Fund

28 August 2024

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  More than £50k in grants and wraparound supported awarded to 18 exciting early career promoters 57% of selected grantees are women...

Bree Runway, Connie Constance, Matilda Mann and RORY to perform live shows in London for War Child in October

28 August 2024

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Bree Runway, Connie Constance, Matilda Mann and RØRY are all set to perform intimate live shows in venues across London...

The BRIT Awards launch nationwide search for next big presenting talent

28 August 2024

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  The BRITs today announce a nationwide talent search to find the presenters of tomorrow, with the winners hosting The BRITs POV, a...

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