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Concord Music Publishing signs Grammy-nominated singer Daymé Arocena

31 July 2024

Press release

Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of Grammy-nominated and Juno award-winning Afro-Cuban soul singer Daymé Arocena. The worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately,...

Blue Raincoat Music announces Roman Tagoe as Chrysalis Records Director of Streaming

30 July 2024

Press release

  Blue Raincoat Music, the artist management company, music publisher and record label, which is part of the Reservoir group of...

Music Game Leader Amanotes Launches Song Contest for Global Independent Artists

30 July 2024

Press release

  Winner to feature in chart-topping mobile game, Magic Tiles 3, with 1bn+ downloads Also includes cash prize and promotion across Amanotes...

Drops by BeatConnect Cracks the Code of Online Music Collaboration

30 July 2024

Press release

Discover Music and Create Together in a New, Gamified Experience BeatConnect, the creative playground for multiplayer music creation, is excited to...

Recipients of first ever dedicated early years fund announced by Youth Music

30 July 2024

Press release

  The Youth Music Energiser Fund has been launched to support the creative development of early years children Leading the way in...

What's new with African music? Check out Audiomack's Keep the Beat Going

29 July 2024

Press release

In 2022, music streaming and discovery app Audiomack launched "Keep the Beat Going," a campaign to reinvigorate the platform's music...

Night Time Economy Faces Uncertainty - Time is Running Out as Sector Pins Future on Autumn Budget

29 July 2024

Press release

  Statement from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association "Following today's address by the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding...

Downtown Neighbouring Rights sign international deal with Lady Blackbird

26 July 2024

Press release

Lady Blackbird joins the company’s existing global roster which includes Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber, One Republic and the Estate of...

Global Music Leaders Cohort Announced

26 July 2024

Press release

Brighter Sound, producer of the WOMEX 24 legacy programme, and the British Council have revealed the successful applicants of ‘Global...

Armada Music Partners with Warner Music Africa to bring Amapiano to Ibiza

25 July 2024

Press release

An EP of classic "Ibiza" house amapiano reinterpretations will roll out from today, culminating in a release event in Ibiza Armada...

Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) Announces Newly Appointed Equalities, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDIA) Advisory Group

25 July 2024

Press release

The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) – the membership organisation and innovation agency which exists to strengthen, empower and unite Scotland’s music...

Taking sustainability action is good for business: First survey by Impala on the business case for implementing sustainable practices in the European independent music sector

25 July 2024

Press release

  IMPALA is releasing the results of a first qualitative survey in the independent music sector looking at the economic benefits...

New round of ‘committed partners’ announced for ‘LIVE Talks’

25 July 2024

Press release

Royal Albert Hall, OVO Hydro, See Tickets, Skiddle and The O2 Join Previously Announced Supporters Latest Events Revealed for 2024LIVE...

Tim & Danny Music and Warner Chappell Music UK announce global publishing deal with rising soul singer-songwriter Elmiene

25 July 2024

Press release

  Tim & Danny Music and Warner Chappell Music UK have signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Elmiene, a 22-year-old emerging British...

Pulse Music Group promotes Steven Gringer to Senior Vice President of A&R

25 July 2024

Press release

  Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, co-CEOs of PULSE Music Group and Ashley Calhoun, President, PULSE Music Group today announced the promotion of Steven Gringer to Senior Vice...

2024 Mercury Prize 'Albums of the Year' revealed...

25 July 2024

Press release

The 2024 Mercury Prize 12 'Albums of the Year' were announced on Thursday 25 July on BBC Radio 6 Music from 11am by Tom...

BMG announces Maximilian Kolb's departure

25 July 2024

Press release

Maximilian Kolb has decided to step down as EVP of Repertoire & Marketing Continental Europe after over a decade with...

Eminem receives BRIT Billion Award

24 July 2024

Press release

The four-times BRIT Award winner picks up the accolade, with seven billion UK career streams achieved Eminem has been announced...

Amazon Music announces livestreaming line up for Fuji Rock Festival '24

24 July 2024

Press release

Music fans will be able to enjoy livestreamed performances from artists including; NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS, THE KILLERS, ANGIE McMAHON, Awich,...

Wise Music Group signs publishing agreement with The Staves

24 July 2024

Press release

Campbell Connelly, part of Wise Music Group, announces an exclusive worldwide songwriter agreement with The Staves. Fresh from playing at Glastonbury...

Beyonce and Blur Attract 19.2 Million Music Tourists To UK Events

23 July 2024

Press release

UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, today unveils new research into the value of gigs, concerts...

Orfium signs global UGC monetization deal with Japanese label Pony Canyon

23 July 2024

Press release

Fourth deal in six months for Orfium in Asia as it continues to expand its international client base    Orfium (the ‘Company’),...

UK electronic-pop trio London Grammar signs with PPL for international royalties collections

23 July 2024

Press release

PPL reveals band’s most played songs in the run up to headline Latitude set    London Grammar, the UK electronic-pop trio, has...

MUSEXPO 2025 celebrates 25th global edition in Burbank, CA: Uniting music worldwide in "the media capital of the world"

23 July 2024

Press release

  MUSEXPO “The United Nations of Music” (www.musexpo.net), the pioneering global music business conference renowned for its transformative impact on the industry,...

Music Tech Audio Platform Submix Secures $1M in Funding

23 July 2024

Press release

Launches worldwide - now available to download on macOS   Pioneering audio technology company Submix has closed a $1 million funding round....

WIN Launches Supporters Program with First Wave of Partners

23 July 2024

Press release

Bandcamp, Marauder and Random Sounds join new initiative Program offers a unique connection with the global independent music community  Worldwide Independent Network...

Youth Music today announces the judges and sponsors for the Youth Music Awards 2024

23 July 2024

Press release

Youth Music, the UK’s leading young people’s music charity, has announced the judges and sponsors for its annual Youth Music...

Natasha Bedingfield and Cat Burns to perform at exclusive Team GB x TikTok House Party LIVE from Paris 2024

23 July 2024

Press release

Record number of TikTok creators set to bring the Paris Olympics to fans   TikTok is proud to be an Official Partner...

Warner Chappell Music announces new publishing partnership with Analog Metaverse

23 July 2024

Press release

Founded by Legendary Producer Salaam Remi Two Years Ago, Analog Metaverse Already Represents a Significant Music Catalog Warner Chappell Music (WCM)...

Don’t Fake the Funk: Audiomack’s Sponsored Songs boost artists’ streams legitimately

23 July 2024

Press release

  Streaming fraud is rampant, and often, artists aren’t to blame. Seeking to reach fans, many artists risk using shady websites...

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