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Jack Daniel's Live to Vinyl Sessions Unveil Epic Artist Lineup

28 August 2024

Press release

Hosted at Metropolis Studios, the series features live performances by Ezra Collective, Pale Waves, Maverick Sabre, and Nova Twins Starting...

Dr Kenji Kitatani named as Chairman of Warner Music Japan

28 August 2024

Press release

  Dr Kenji Kitatani, the Chairman of sports media company DAZN Japan, has been appointed to the new role Chairman of...

AllTrack becomes the 4th US PRO to be accepted by CISAC

28 August 2024

Press release

  AllTrack, a performing rights organization (PRO) built in the digital era to serve the independent music sector, has been accepted...

The Other Songs and Universal Music Publishing Group announce new publishing collaboration

28 August 2024

Press release

Today, the independent entertainment company, The Other Songs and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, announced their...

Escape unveils Together Again festival

28 August 2024

Press release

Escape, the powerhouse team behind the UK’s largest family-friendly festival ‘In It Together’, is proud to unveil ‘Together Again’ – the...

Capitol Records signs K-pop girl group Meovv in partnership with TheBlackLabel

28 August 2024

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Capitol Records, in partnership with THEBLACKLABEL,announces the signing of the fierce, feverishly buzzing new K-pop girl group MEOVV (pronounced “meow”)....

BMG Half-Year Results 2024

28 August 2024

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As you may have seen, Bertelsmann’s Interim Report 2024 was released this morning (Aug. 28), highlighting BMG’s strong performance during...

Virgin Music Group Partners with Splash for Sofi Tukker Roblox Experience

28 August 2024

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Virgin Music Group, the world’s leading partner to independent artists, labels and entrepreneurs, have teamed up with Splash, creators of...

Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts with Biffy Clyro, Paolo Nutini and more signing

28 August 2024

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Open Letter published for additional signatories ahead of being sent to Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney on Friday 30 August...

Notting Hill Music sign The K's to exclusive publishing deal

28 August 2024

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Notting Hill Music are delighted to announce the signing of The K’s to a long term exclusive publishing deal. The...

Mark Beaven, Co-founder & Co-CEO, AAM, named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of MusExpo

27 August 2024

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  MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned global music industry annual conference and showcase event, often described as the “United Nations of Music,”...

Italian music market: Growth by 15.1% in the first half of 2024

27 August 2024

Press release

Both streaming and physical revenues are constantly growing The first half of 2024 closes positively for the Italian music market,...

Brazilian law enforcement authorities have launched Operation Redirect

27 August 2024

Press release

Brazilian law enforcement authorities have launched Operation Redirect; an initiative aimed at tackling illegal online music services, supported by IFPI...

Aerosmith, Creed, Jerry Flowers, Myles Kennedy, Sevendust, Wolfgang Van Halen join Artist Rights Alliance Music Council

27 August 2024

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ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER & VOCALIST DAN NAVARRO JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS    The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), a non-profit artist-led education and advocacy organization, today...

MITC Launches Strength in Unity: A Support Group for Global Majority Music Artists and Professionals

26 August 2024

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Tues 10th Sept, Tues 24th Sept, Tues 8th Oct, Tues 22nd Oct In response to the alarming rise in racist violence...

Rusowksy signs to Warner Records

23 August 2024

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Madrid-based, multi-instrumentalist and producer rusowsky teams up with Mexican trio Latin Mafia for his new single “neo roneo.” In anticipation...

2024 Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ TV & Radio programme details announced

22 August 2024

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BBC Music continue their long-standing broadcast partnership with the Mercury Prize which sees programming on BBC Four and BBC Radio...

Warner Music has appointed Oscar Scivier as Senior Director, A&R, Asia

22 August 2024

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Warner Music today announced the appointment of Oscar Scivier as Senior Director, A&R, Asia. Scivier is an experienced and accomplished...

The Calling have signed with UTA and CTK Enterprises for global representation

21 August 2024

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After two decades of anticipation THE CALLING emerges from the shadows, ready to reclaim their place in the hearts of...

BPI to celebrate the 50th edition of its Independent Member meetings

21 August 2024

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Jeff Smith, Head of Music for BBC Radio 2/6Music and Chair of the 2024 Mercury Prize judging panel, confirmed as...

Fulwell73 Lands Netflix Commission For Major Take That Documentary

21 August 2024

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BAFTA-nominated director, David Soutar (Bros: After the Screaming Stops, Sunderland 'Til I Die) will be capturing the story of Take That’s unique...

The Last Dinner Party sign with PPL for international royalties collection

20 August 2024

Press release

  BRITs Rising Star winners and BBC’s Sound of 2024 The Last Dinner Party have exclusively signed with UK music licensing...

Abbey Road Studios announces Jill Furmanovsky as the ‘Icon’ award winner for the Music Photography Awards 2024

20 August 2024

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SAM ROCKMAN ANNOUNCED AS ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS ‘PHOTOGRAPHER IN RESIDENCE’   THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT ABBEY ROAD ON 3 OCTOBER   Abbey...

Noctil processed over 100m sound recordings; launches Offshore Development Centre in India

20 August 2024

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The move increases the company’s total headcount to 12 in the USA and India, aiming to double it by the...

KLVR unveils route to removing single-use batteries from live music performance and production

20 August 2024

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Rechargeable battery solution meets the performance needs of professional sound, enabling tour managers, artists and venues to reduce environmental footprint...

Apple Music to capture sets in ground-breaking spatial audio for the Warehouse Project 2024 season

20 August 2024

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  Apple Music and The Warehouse Project today announce a brand new initiative to capture DJ sets in ground-breaking Spatial Audio....

will.i.am Launches RAiDiO.FYI and Celebrates National Radio Day – August 20, 2024

20 August 2024

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AI-Driven RAiDiO.FYI is First-of-a-Kind, Transforming Radio into a New Interactive, Conversational Experience   Listeners Can Uniquely Chat With AI Personas, Personalize Their...

ADA inks global distribution deal with FTS Global Management

20 August 2024

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Led by Travis Wilson, label boasts major talent including The Game, Eric Bellinger, and Konshens   ADA, the independent label and artist...

44% of Music Fans are Buying Fewer Festival Tickets in 2024

20 August 2024

Press release

A new survey by PIRATE.COM finds that 47% of respondents will still attend at least two festivals this year.Key Findings:44%...

60 UK festivals cancelled in 2024

20 August 2024

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192 UK festivals have disappeared since 2019. 60 UK festivals have now announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024.   Perhaps...

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