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Graduation Hires UK A&R Veteran Rich Castillo, Expanding its Global Reach

26 September 2024

Press release

  UK A&R veteran Rich Castillo has joined Graduation as the new Head of A&R, set to take up the role...

Audius Expands Its Music Marketplace, Enabling Direct On-Platform Payments from Millions of Fans to Thousands of Artists They Love

26 September 2024

Press release

10% community split going live for the first time    Audius, the largest decentralized music community and discovery platform for artists and...

HE.SHE.THEY. Records announce a new global flagship electronic partnership with music distribution disruptors Too Lost, which will be launched at ADE 2024

26 September 2024

Press release

  To mark the occasion, HE.SHE.THEY. will host the main stage at Dockyard Warehouse Festival, a stage at Mystic Garden Festival,...

Tickets now on sale for the annual Nordoff and Robbins Carol Service

26 September 2024

Press release

  This year's Nordoff and Robbins Carol Service takes place on Tuesday 10th December from 7pm at St Luke's Church, Chelsea Superstar performers,...

Proper Group's Drew Hill to chair the UK's Official Charts Company

26 September 2024

Press release

  Proper Group's Drew Hill has been elected as chairman of the Official Charts Company, the organisation which compiles the UK's benchmark music...

Artist and author Jordan Stephens announced as Youth Music's first-ever Grassroots Hero

26 September 2024

Press release

  Artist, author and actor Jordan Stephens has been named the winner of the brand-new award in recognition of his advocacy...

BIME Bilbao 2024 returns this October debating 'glocalisation', AI, ticketing and more

26 September 2024

Press release

29th October - 1st NovemberBilbao (Spain)Tickets available via https://bime.org/en/  - Leading professionals and artists, including Scott Cohen, Elijah, Alexandra Lioutikoff, Albert Pla, Maria José Llergo,...

AllTrack launches performing rights API tools for creator-centric platforms

26 September 2024

Press release

  TIDAL becomes the first platform to integrate as part of their new Songwriter Tools.  AllTrack, the digital-era performing rights organization (PRO)...

Digital revenues - Impala welcomes Belgian court decision to refer questions to higher EU court

26 September 2024

Press release

The raison d'être of record labels is to partner with artists, help maximise their revenues and bring new music to...

Artist & Manager Awards 2024 to honour Pet Shop Boys & Angela Becker

25 September 2024

Press release

Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe and Angela Becker, Pet Shop Boys’ manager since 2009, will receive the FAC & MMF’s Artist...

New Order donate 'Your Silent Face' to CALM's latest film

25 September 2024

Press release

  Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Ambassadors New Order have donated 'Your Silent Face' for the charity's latest film created by...

Paul Hamlyn Foundation AWARDS FOR ARTISTS 2024 Celebrating 30 years

25 September 2024

Press release

To celebrate 30 years of supporting artists at critical points in their careers, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Awards for Artists,...

Ticketmaster and Tickets for Good announce partnership to help live events provide tickets to non-profit workers

25 September 2024

Press release

  The UK business includes over 350k registered users. Recipients include NHS workers, teachers, charity workers, volunteers and people affected by the...

Introducing Hook: A revolutionary new AI music app that lets you create, share and discover remixes and mashups of your favorite songs

25 September 2024

Press release

We are happy to announce that today, Hook – the world’s first AI-driven social music expression app – is now...

Beggars Group and Reactional Music partner to deliver music from some of the world's leading independent artists to the next generation of games

24 September 2024

Press release

Beggars Group, independent music pioneers, signs with Reactional Music  Changing consumer habits and new technology driving opportunity for music to take...

Future focused music conference FastForward returns to London, announces new sponsors and initial speakers

24 September 2024

Press release

The two-day programme focused on the future of the music industry takes place 4-5th February in London   The forward thinking music...

Universal Music Group launches Universal Music China Greater Bay Area

24 September 2024

Press release

UMG Expands Strategic Investment in China's Most Dynamic Metropolitan area and talent  UMG becomes the first major music company to establish...

Dickon Stainer appointed Chairman and CEO of Universal Music UK

24 September 2024

Press release

Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge announced today that Dickon Stainer has been appointed Chairman & CEO...

Reservoir announces publishing deals with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records

24 September 2024

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced new publishing deals with renowned rapper Snoop Dogg...

Olivier Laouchez, Executive Chairman of Trace, to Attend UN General Assembly to Champion Solutions for African Creative Industries and Education

24 September 2024

Press release

Olivier Laouchez, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Trace, will be attending the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New...

BPI response to David Joseph news

24 September 2024

Press release

“David Joseph has made an exceptional contribution to British music both as a great champion of talent and artistry, and...

Gregg Nadel joins Cris Lacy as Co-Chair & Co-President of Warner Music Nashville

24 September 2024

Press release

Ben Kline to step down as Co-President   Following the recent move to bring Warner Music Nashville under the Warner Records umbrella,...

un:hurd music announces partnerships

24 September 2024

Press release

un:hurd music announces partnerships with CD Baby, SoundCloud, Audiomack, Amazon Merch on Demand, EmPawa, feature.fm, beatBread, Laylo and more   un:hurd music, the...

AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme

23 September 2024

Press release

More than 70 multi-venue festivals operate in England in 2024. Arts Council England funded project will begin in October.   The Association of...

Fish56Octagon launches record label Octagon Discs in partnership with Another Rhythm Records

23 September 2024

Press release

Announces First Release: Groove Armada & Declan Knapp's “Superstylin'” – Out 4th October 2024   UK viral DJ sensation Fish56Octagon has officially set up...

Amazon Music launches City Sessions across Europe

23 September 2024

Press release

First shows in the livestream series will take place in the UK, Spain, Germany and Italy  Fans around the world can...

Atlantic Music Group begins new era

23 September 2024

Press release

Focus on cultural impact and creative expertise New leadership empowered at Atlantic, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects Key moves include promotions of...

David Joseph stepping down from Universal Music UK

23 September 2024

Press release

Internal note: I wanted to share with you that after 26 extraordinary years, I've decided to step back from the company.It...

Grammy-nominated superstar Kesha goes independent, launches Kesha Records via global distribution partnership with ADA

23 September 2024

Press release

Pact covers distribution for current single “Joyride,” along with future releases including upcoming new album First distribution deal sees Kesha maintain...

Gareth Mellor Promoted to SVP, Global Marketing & Communications at Downtown Music

20 September 2024

Press release

Follows the appointment of Molly Neuman as President of CD Baby and alignment of the Downtown group under a single...

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