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LIVE response to Kings Speech

17 July 2024

Press release

John Collins, CEO of LIVE in response to today’s Kings Speech: “LIVE welcomes today’s King’s Speech outlining the new government’s priorities....

Independent Music Labels Unite to Launch Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA), a First-of-its-Kind Think Tank

17 July 2024

Press release

Today, Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) has officially launched, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking think tank, a...

King’s Speech: AIM CEO welcomes provisions on AI, apprenticeships and devolution

17 July 2024

Press release

Gee Davy, Interim CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM):  “AIM applauds the suggestion of finding a responsible framework for...

300 Entertainment reveals a new round of executive promotions

16 July 2024

Press release

300 Entertainment reveals a new round of executive promotions—as announced today by Co-Presidents Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab. The label has appointed Az Cohen to Vice...

Music outpaces video and games in first half of 2024 with sales revenues up 7.9%

16 July 2024

Press release

  The value of UK music sales (combining vinyl, CD and downloads) grew by 7.9% in the first half of 2024,...

Iconic DJ Awards Returns to Ibiza Bigger & Better Than Ever

16 July 2024

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https://djawards.com/ Following a four year break the iconic DJ Awards is back for its 23rd Anniversary on 2nd October   The iconic DJ...

Gilles Peterson's We Out Here festival launches 'Future Foundations': supporting next-gen promoters

16 July 2024

Press release

AN ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND-SUPPORTED PROJECT MENTORING 15 GRASSROOTS PROMOTERS VIA TRAINING, WORKSHOPS & NETWORKING: APPLICATIONS OPEN TODAY! Announcing on We Out...

TikTok partners with Eventbrite to simplify event promotion and creation for the global TikTok Community

16 July 2024

Press release

  Today, TikTok is excited to announce a partnership with global events marketplace Eventbrite, offering event creators a powerful new way to...

SOUNDRAW now available for integration into creative platforms via new API

16 July 2024

Press release

  Loved by creators and artists for its ease of use as well as its worry- and royalty-free licensing, SOUNDRAW has...

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl speech at UK Music Summer Party 2024

16 July 2024

Press release

It's fantastic to see so many familiar faces here from worlds of politics and music. It's especially exciting to see so...

IDOL Partners with Details & eddy to Streamline Artist Royalty Calculations

15 July 2024

Press release

  Automates delivery of client sales data to royalty processing companies New tool available to IDOL’s distributed labels and artists More royalty software...

Bucks Music Group signs Little Barrie to exclusive worldwide deal

15 July 2024

Press release

Band’s catalogue stretches back 24 years. Guitarist Barrie Cadogan and bassist Lewis Wharton have an extensive TV and film music...

First Artists launches second composer assistant and mentor programme to empower the next generation of UK media composers

15 July 2024

Press release

  Aspiring young film and TV composers, including underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply for the opportunity of education and a...

Broadwick Live introduce new 'Broadwick Live presents' initiative collaborating with London's favourite venues and showcasing emerging artists

15 July 2024

Press release

Studio 338, Village Underground, NTs loft, Electric Brixton, and Phonox, all part of first shows Broadwick Live, leaders in the entertainment...

Bose and NME unveil C24 mixtape

12 July 2024

Press release

BOSE AND NME UNVEIL C24 MIXTAPE WITH ARTISTS, TRACKLIST, AND 19 JULY RELEASE DATE - PRE-SAVE NOW   FIRST TRACK, TEDDY SWIMS...

New NTIA Listen for Life Charter Launches to Safeguard Workforce and Consumer Hearing

12 July 2024

Press release

New NTIA Listen for LIfe Charter Launches to Safeguard Workforce and Consumer Hearing 'Over half of gig goers and over 90%...

Red Bull returns to Notting Hill Carnival with Red Bull Selector

12 July 2024

Press release

BRAND NEW OFFERING THAT ALLOWS THE CROWD TO CHOOSE MUSIC DIRECTION EMSLIE HORNIMAN'S PLEASANCE PARKSUNDAY AUGUST 25TH 12:00-7:00PM  FULL ARTIST LINE-UP TO...

Jake Hills joins BPI's Communications team

11 July 2024

Press release

The BPI, the trade association for the UK's record companies and labels, welcomes Jake Hills to the new role of Head of Corporate...

Music industry Mental Health & Addiction Specialists Sam Parker, Matt Thomas, and Chula Goonewardene Launch New Podcast Series

11 July 2024

Press release

‘Empathy For The Devil’ explores legendary lives, deaths and legacies and seeks to address the many issues still faced by...

Reservoir announces publishing deal with songwriter-producer Aaron Zuckerman

11 July 2024

Press release

  Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new publishing deal with renowned Platinum-selling producer...

Ladies Who Rock lunch raises almost £50,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust

11 July 2024

Press release

Attended by more than 140 people from across the music and creative sectors, the sell-out event featured an exclusive performance...

Full Fat announces it’s a certified B Corp

11 July 2024

Press release

TODAY THE CREATIVE AGENCY UNVEILS ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE MARKETING INDUSTRY With an impressive score of 103.8, Full Fat proudly...

Scotland’s national music prize opens album submissions for £20k prize

10 July 2024

Press release

THE SAY AWARD WILL RETURN TO STIRLING THIS OCTOBER   Submit eligible albums & tickets on sale via www.sayaward.com #SAYaward Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish...

PPL PRS Limited appoints Greg Aiello as Managing Director

10 July 2024

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PPL PRS Limited (PPL PRS) today announces the appointment of Greg Aiello as Managing Director. He takes over the role...

Resident Advisor and SoundCloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Artist and Fan Connection Digitally and Physically

10 July 2024

Press release

Resident Advisor (RA), the leading platform for electronic music events, and SoundCloud, the global artist-first platform that empowers artists and...

Northern Music scene could face a crisis as research reveals a drop in musicality in the region

10 July 2024

Press release

New research from Youth Music has revealed that young people in the North of England are feeling less musical than...

AmplifyWorld Launch $500k Artist Fund

10 July 2024

Press release

AmplifyWorld, the fan engagement platform founded by Kasabian's Ian Matthews and tech entrepreneur Irfon Watkins, invites musicians to apply for...

MCPS celebrates 100th anniversary in style with Black Tie gala - speeches from CEO and Chair

10 July 2024

Press release

MCPS Chair, Jackie Alway OBEGood evening everyone and thank you all for joining us on this special evening to celebrate...

Amazon Music announces first wave of artists to be livestreamed from Wireless Festival

10 July 2024

Press release

Music fans will be able to enjoy livestreamed performances from artists including; 21 Savage, Byron Messia, Digga D, Fridayy, Kairo...

BPI launches first-of-its-kind innovation programme for the music industry

09 July 2024

Press release

Launched in partnership with London & Partners, Grow Music is a scale-up and growth programme for new technologies, innovations and ideas...

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