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Warner Music Balkans launches

09 July 2024

Press release

The JV will house local artists from the Western Balkans under one label and connect them across Warner Music’s global...

IMRO Extends Agreement with ICE in new multi-year deal

09 July 2024

Press release

  The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with ICE the (International Copyright...

Amuse presents feature to help DIY artists fight artificial streams

09 July 2024

Press release

Stream Check takes the pulse of Amuse-distributed catalog to indicate streaming health Streaming fraud is one of the greatest challenges facing...

EVALINA, ATG Musick and Lizzie Nightingale among the latest 5 songwriters and producers to receive Hitmaker fund support

09 July 2024

Press release

PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development announces today the latest producers and songwriters...

UK & Ireland artists announced for Horizons Stage at Womex 24

09 July 2024

Press release

WOMEX 24, Manchester, 23-27 October Delegate Passes and Festival Passes now on sale   Manchester Music City and Horizons have today (9 July) announced the nine artists selected to...

Internal message from David Joseph regarding changes at UMG

09 July 2024

Press release

Music is dynamic, and constantly changing, both creatively and commercially. Artists need the best and most agile partners by their...

Statements: Lisa Nandy, Culture Secretary

08 July 2024

Press release

UK Music Chief Executive Tom Kiehl “Lisa Nandy’s appointment as the new Culture Secretary is fantastic news and provides further momentum...

National Arenas Association announces Marshall Arts Chairman and founder Barrie Marshall as winner of the NAA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the National Arenas Association and the Live Music Industry

08 July 2024

Press release

Barrie Marshall, legendary British promoter and the Chairman and Founder of Marshall Arts has been voted unanimously by the Association...

AIM General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

Gee Davy, AIM's Interim CEO and Chief Policy Officer AIM, said: "Congratulations to the new Labour government on behalf of...

LIVE General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

"Having worked closely with the party in opposition, LIVE looks forward to working with the incoming Labour government to deliver...

UK Music General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

UK Music Chief Tom Kiehl Congratulates Sir Keir Starmer On Election Victory And Urges New PM To Use His "Resounding...

NTIA General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

Michael Kill, CEO of NTIA, Welcomes Labour Government: The Real Work Starts Today!   "As CEO of the Night Time Industries Association...

General Election comment - MMF, FAC, FFA

05 July 2024

Press release

David Martin, CEO, Featured Artists CoalitionCongratulations to the new Labour government. Although we offer commiserations to our Artist in Residence,...

BPI General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

Dr Jo Twist OBE, BPI CEO, said:   “Congratulations to the new Labour Government – we look forward to working together to...

Nordoff and Robbins raises £760,000 towards music therapy and honours legendary music icons at glittering O2 Silver Clef Awards ceremony

05 July 2024

Press release

blur, AC/DC, Chaka Khan, Mark Knopfler, Jessie Ware, Loyle Carner, Texas, The 1975, Ezra Collective, Jacob Collier, Cat Burns and...

AIF General Election comment

05 July 2024

Press release

A statement from the Association of Independent Festivals' CEO John Rostron following the result of the UK's 2024 General Election   "We...

The Ivors Academy comment on General Election

05 July 2024

Press release

Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy said: “A music lover leading the new Government, with a party focused on economic...

All Points East - Unsigned Stage

05 July 2024

Press release

UBER ONE PRESENTS ALL POINTS EASTFULL LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR BRAND NEW AMEX UNSIGNED STAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTSAWARD-WINNING TEN...

Colectiva, Luke RV and Lucia and the Best Boys among the 7 exciting artists receiving PPL Momentum Music Fund support

04 July 2024

Press release

Luke RV becomes the third PPL Momentum Accelerator grantee to progress career to PPL Momentum Music Fund level 200 artists supported...

NTIA Says UK's Night Time Economy Extremely Fragile - 16% Surge in Business Administrations Demands Urgent Intervention by New Government

04 July 2024

Press release

  The UK's Night-Time Economy (NTE) faces a critical juncture as it grapples with an alarming rise in business failures. According...

BBC Radio 6 Music returns to Uber One presents All Points East Festival for 2024

04 July 2024

Press release

The BBC Radio 6 Music Stage will return to Uber One presents All Points East Festival this year, as announced...

The official biggest songs and albums of 2024 so far

04 July 2024

Press release

Noah Kahan’s Stick Season remains biggest song of 2024 so far Summer hits by Sabrina Carpenter, Dasha and Shaboozey enter year-to-date Top 10  Taylor...

Michael Bibi’s homecoming gig to recruit young lifesavers

04 July 2024

Press release

  Award-winning tech house DJ and founder of record label Solid Grooves, Michael Bibi, has invited stem cell transplant charity Anthony...

Hannah Neaves named President of Universal Music Recordings

03 July 2024

Press release

  Universal Music UK Chairman David Joseph has today announced Hannah Neaves as President of Universal Music Recordings, the award-winning catalogue...

Enter Gallery presents - 'Carl Cox by Mark Vessey'

03 July 2024

Press release

Chosen from his 150,000 piece vinyl collection Carl Cox selects his ‘absolute super star’ records for art collaboration with UK...

WCM France extends its partnership with Orelsan and Skread

02 July 2024

Press release

  The hugely successful artists, songwriters and producers Orelsan and Skread, and their companies Strong Ninja and 7th Magnitude, have both...

ONE WEEK TO GO: Rachel Chinouriri to perform at the annual Ladies Who Rock lunch in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

02 July 2024

Press release

  Organisers issue a final call for few remaining tickets   Hosted by Miss Rory and Sophie K, the event includes a drinks...

The Tom Petty Estate signs worldwide deal with Warner Chappell Music

02 July 2024

Press release

LANDMARK PACT ENCOMPASSES OVER FOUR DECADES OF ICONIC SONGS INCLUDES HITS "REFUGEE," "I WON'T BACK DOWN," "FREE FALLIN'," "HERE COMES MY...

Merlin Announces Neil Miller as General Counsel

02 July 2024

Press release

Merlin, the independent's digital music licensing partner, is proud to welcome Neil Miller as its new General Counsel. Miller exemplifies...

Political Leaders Must Bridge the Cultural Divide to Regain Trust says NTIA

02 July 2024

Press release

Trust is the cornerstone of any fruitful relationship, especially between night time industries and political leaders. In today's rapidly...

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