News and Press

Record of the Day provides a daily round-up of all the vital music industry news, features and reviews from the UK newspapers, plus worldwide sites, direct to your inbox early morning every day. Sign up for a free trial here.

Warner Music Japan and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan Form Strategic Partnership for Anime-Related Music

12 December 2024

Press release

Warner Music Japan (WMJ) has entered into a strategic partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NBCUJ) to enhance shared opportunities around...

Impala releases second report with insights from carbon footprinting independent labels, focussing on practical actions driving change in the independent music sector

12 December 2024

Press release

IMPALA releases its second annual update on findings from the IMPALA Carbon Calculator, a free-to-use carbon footprinting tool for the recorded music industry,...

George The Poet, Jazzie B, Sonia Boyce DBE sign petition to bring Black British music history into the curriculum

12 December 2024

Press release

Launched by the Black Music Research Unit (BMRU), part of the University of Westminster, the petition calls for Black British...

Music licensing & tech veterans Deborah Mannis-Gardner and Par Almqvist launch global copyright administration firm AYO Music Group

12 December 2024

Press release

Music licensing and tech veterans Deborah Mannis-Gardner (Owner/President of DMG Clearances, Inc.) and Pär Almqvist (Co-Founder and former CEO of Tracklib) have launched AYO Music...

The LIVE Awards 2024 - winners announced

12 December 2024

Press release

The LIVE Awards 2024, which took place in association with Skiddle at Troxy, in East London, on the evening of...

Tracklib launches a desktop app where you can find killer loops & pitch directly

12 December 2024

Press release

Looping is the cornerstone of sampling. Tracklib's new Mac/PC app brings creative looping of 100,000 original songs directly into the...

Concord Music Publishing signs deal with hip-hop artist and songwriter/producer Jung Youth

12 December 2024

Press release

Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of multi-genre singer- songwriter/producer Justin Donahue, known professionally as Jung Youth. Building upon...

Apple Music Expands Live Global Radio Offering With Three Brand-New Stations

11 December 2024

Press release

The new Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill live-hosted radio stations offer listeners more exclusive shows...

Music bodies urge the European Parliament to stop discriminating against Europe's artists and "play fair" on withholding tax

11 December 2024

Press release

While US artists benefit from generous exemptions when touring Europe, European artists are relegated to losing money on otherwise profitable...

ESNS completes music line-up for 2025 edition and releases timetable

11 December 2024

Press release

Final additions to the music festival include MAQUINA. (pt), Sudden Lights (lv), and Dutch acts such as Future Husband, Remy...

European Festival Awards Announce Shortlists and Lifetime Achievement Award

11 December 2024

Press release

With the 14th edition of the European Festival Awards set to take place on January 15th in Groningen, The Netherlands, the...

BRIT Trust grant-giving total goes past the £30 million mark

11 December 2024

Press release

Charities to benefit from its next round of funding announced The BRIT Trust – the principal charity of The BRIT Awards and of...

Farolatino and ADA announce strategic partnership to amplify Latin American music globally

11 December 2024

Press release

FaroLatino, a pioneering Latin American music and entertainment distributor founded in 1995, and ADA, the global independent music distribution and...

Connyct Launches on iOS: Build Your College Crew, Share Your Vibe, and Never Miss a Party

11 December 2024

Press release

The social media upstart, emerging from stealth mode, is now available to anyone with a .edu email address as it...

Universal Music Group and Rescape Innovation collaborate on study trialing new treatment for anxiety using music and Virtual Reality

11 December 2024

Press release

VR module ‘VR-Melody’ integrates personalised music, scenic settings and active listening exercises to treat anxiety and other mental health conditions. Trial...

Music AI partners with Audible Magic

11 December 2024

Press release

Audible Magic’s gold standard music identification joins Music AI’s industry-leading stem separation to give rightsholders new music licensing superpowers Music AI...

Muireann Bradley signs record deal

11 December 2024

Press release

TEEN BLUES SENSATION MUIREANN BRADLEY SIGNS TRANSATLANTIC RECORD DEAL WITH DECCA RECORDS/VERVE FORECAST SET TO RE-RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM I KEPT THESE OLD BLUES 28th FEBRUARY 2025 REMASTERED VERSION...

Apple Intelligence is available today for users in the UK

11 December 2024

Press release

Apple today released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, bringing Apple Intelligence — the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that delivers...

Beats that save lives: DJ and documentary maker issues plea for stem cell donors

11 December 2024

Press release

A couple from Deptford is urging young people to join the Anthony Nolan stem cell register to help patients in...

RoEx Unveils Mix Enhance in New Version of Mix Check Studio: An Innovative AI Tool for Professional-Quality Audio

10 December 2024

Press release

Human-trained AI elevates mixes to a polished, release-ready sound - no stems required RoEx's intelligent tools used on over 1,000,000 audio...

Crispin Hunt, multi-platinum selling songwriter and record producer, appointed as new President of PRS Members' Council

10 December 2024

Press release

Crispin Hunt has been elected new President of the PRS Members’ Council, taking on this new role from 1st January 2025....

Luisa Raimondo Appointed as Head of Finance at The Ivors Academy

10 December 2024

Press release

The Ivors Academy has announced the appointment of Luisa Raimondo as its new Head of Finance. Luisa brings over two decades of...

Specialist music investment platform Round Hill Music appoints Katie Kowinski as Chief of Investor Relations & Business Development

10 December 2024

Press release

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

ASM Global and Music Venue Trust strengthen their partnership, joining forces to support grassroots venues

10 December 2024

Press release

STARTING DECEMBER, ALL ASM GLOBAL VENUES IN THE UK WILL FUNDRAISE FOR MVT AND THEIR NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT VENUES ASM Global,...

AEG Presents and MCT Agentur Announce Strategic Partnership

10 December 2024

Press release

Live Events Giant and German Concert Promoter Join Forces to Expand European Reach and Global Presence AEG Presents, a global leader...

WeGotTickets Makes £30,000 Donation to Music Venue Trust

10 December 2024

Press release

Campaign Bolsters Pipeline Investment Fund Charity Partnership Extended for Another Year Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of...

Graham Lyle honoured as a BMI Icon at the 2024 BMI London Awards

10 December 2024

Press release

“Creepin” By Enya, Nick Ryan, Roma Ryan, Carlos “Lo” Jones and Mario Winans Named BMI London Song of The Year THE...

What Your Playlist Says About You: New Study Reveals What Singles Really Value in a Partner

10 December 2024

Press release

A groundbreaking study of more than 100,000 singles has revealed a captivating connection between their favorite music genres and the...

Peermusic appoints Harry Knyt as Head of A&R, UK

10 December 2024

Press release

A&R Executive Harry Knyt has been named Head of A&R, UK for Peermusic, as announced today by Ralph W. Peer, Managing Director, Peermusic...