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Artist & Manager Awards 2024 - winners

22 November 2024

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PET SHOP BOYS PAY TRIBUTE TO THEIR 16-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH MANAGER ANGELA BECKER CHASE & STATUS AND SOPHIE KENNARD PICK UP...

Peter Ratcliffe appointed BPI Director of Content Protection

21 November 2024

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Peter to lead BPI’s 16-strong Content Protection Unit, with the support of Niki Haywood, who is promoted to the role...

Jukebox launches innovative new Personal Branding service for the music Industry

21 November 2024

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 www.jukeboxpr.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr Jukebox has launched an innovative new Personal Branding service for the music industry and has already got proven results for...

Wise Music Group signs exclusive publishing deal with Janus Rasmussen

21 November 2024

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Berlin-based Bosworth Music GmbH, part of Wise Music Group has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with producer, composer, and...

2025 BRITs' trophy designer announced

21 November 2024

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GABRIEL MOSES REVEALED AS 2025 TROPHY DESIGNER 2025 AWARD CATEGORIES CONFIRMED   THE BRIT AWARDS 2025 WITH MASTERCARDSATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2025   The BRIT Awards...

WIN Expands Global Reach with First Visit to MENA Region

21 November 2024

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Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international organization connecting the global independent music community, has announced its first-ever official visit to...

TikTok launches inaugural 'TikTok for Songwriters' event with global songwriters JADE and Kamille

21 November 2024

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TikTok's London headquarters was abuzz on Tuesday as superstar artists and songwriters JADE (@jadethirlwall) and Kamille (@kamilleofficial) joined TikTok with leading industry bodies, PRS for...

The Island Book of Records 1969-70 Volume 2

21 November 2024

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“impressively curated, forensically detailed… I enjoyed it immensely. I look forward to Volume 2”Neil McCormick - The Telegraph Best Music Books of...

Sentric signs admin agreement and JV with Scruff of the Neck

21 November 2024

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  Sentric, part of Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has signed a joint venture for future co-publishing...

ADA and Elegante Records Ink Global Distribution Deal

21 November 2024

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Elegante Records and ADA, the global independent music distribution and artist services arm of Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG), announced today a worldwide distribution...

AIM's 2024 AGM: Gee Davy Appointed CEO & New Board Members Elected

21 November 2024

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  Junior Foster (Because), Leah Ellis (Warp), Matt Bristow (Cherry Red) and Rachel Buswell (Domino) join board Panel on ‘Independent Influence’ featured...

New Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributes Record £7.6 Billion To UK Economy

20 November 2024

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  UK music contribution to the UK economy in 2023 hit a record £7.6 billion. UK music exports revenue in 2023 hit a...

AIF to launch skills programme for Welsh festivals and festival freelancers

20 November 2024

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Six month programme backed by Creative Wales funding.   The Association of Independent Festivals is to launch a dedicated skills and development...

SoundCloud Unveils Six New AI-Powered Tools to Democratize Music Creation for All Artists

20 November 2024

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Demonstrates Commitment to Ethical Use of AI Tools by Joining AI For Music’s “Principles for Music Creation with AI” SoundCloud is...

AllTrack Music Rights Launches Mechanical Rights Division

20 November 2024

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AllTrack Becomes the First U.S. PRO to Offer Integrated Performance and Mechanical Rights Services AllTrack, the digital-era performing rights organization (PRO)...

PRS Foundation and Amazon MGM Studios launch new targeted initiative 'Prelude' to support talented composers and address under-representation in media composition

20 November 2024

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  Lucy Hackett, MIRARI, Rebekah Reid and Ruth Lyon, selected to receive £2,500 each in grant support and mentoring Prelude was launched...

Culture Secretary statement on new record economic contribution of music industry

20 November 2024

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "From global superstars like Harry Styles and Adele, internationally-renowned festivals like Glastonbury and Parklife and a...

Create Music Group Acquires Manchester-based Label Ostereo

20 November 2024

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Create Music Group, one of the world’s leading music and entertainment companies, announced today that it has acquired the Manchester,...

IDOL signs Full Time Hobby & Hassle Records, hires UK DSP Editorial & Partnerships Manager

19 November 2024

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  Deal covers digital distribution, marketing, international coordination and audience development IDOL to service new releases from Canty, Tunng, BRUTUS, Dead...

A2IM announces partnership with beatBread

19 November 2024

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    A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.) has announced a new partnership with beatBread.    The partnership will bring leverage...

Wise Music Group extends partnership with Olafur Arnalds

19 November 2024

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Wise Music Group is delighted to announce that Berlin-based Bosworth Music GmbH has signed a further publishing agreement with the...

BBC Two and BBC Music announces Mariah meets Rylan

19 November 2024

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  All we want for Christmas is Mariah Meets Rylan (1 x 55”) a world exclusive special for BBC Two and...

Kanya King to Receive LIVEtime Achievement Award

19 November 2024

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MOBO Group Founder to be Recognised with Top Honour at 2024 LIVE Awards Kanya King CBE, Founder & CEO of...

TikTok and ICE Announce New Long-Term Partnership to Benefit Songwriter Members

19 November 2024

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Today, TikTok and International Copyright Enterprise (ICE) are pleased to announce a new long term partnership which will continue to...

Outernet and Tate premiere new work by trailblazing artist Samia Halaby with sound by Four Tet

19 November 2024

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Showing at The Now Building from 14 November 2024 Screening Times HERE In celebration of the opening of Tate Modern’s major new exhibition, Electric...

SXSW London passes on sale to inaugural festival starting 21 November

18 November 2024

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Billboard Announced as First Official Festival Partner  500+ Passes Will Be Provided to Local Charities and Community Groups in East London   SXSW...

Michelle Escoffery announced as Chair of the board of trustees at the Ivors Academy Trust

18 November 2024

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The Ivors Academy Trust, a registered charity independent from The Ivors Academy, is committed to supporting, educating, and nurturing the...

NME Launches 'NME The Cover 2023-2024' - A Premium New Book Celebrating One Year of Championing Incredible Emerging Artists

18 November 2024

Press release

Today, NME (nme.com) announces the release of NME The Cover 2023–2024 – a premium coffee-table book celebrating one year of NME's unrivalled support...

Year round drug testing onsite at events across the UK introduced to reduce drug related harm by The Loop backed by NTIA

17 November 2024

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The Loop has started a new year-round programme to deliver its pioneering onsite drug testing at Drumsheds and The Warehouse...

Jedd Katrancha Named Chief Creative Officer at Downtown Music Publishing, Marking Expanded Focus on Creative and Sync Strategy

15 November 2024

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Katrancha to lead creative efforts to unlock the full value of Downtown’s publishing catalog and bolster sync expertise on behalf...

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