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Notting Hill Music sign The K's to exclusive publishing deal

28 August 2024

Press release

Notting Hill Music are delighted to announce the signing of The K’s to a long term exclusive publishing deal. The...

Mark Beaven, Co-founder & Co-CEO, AAM, named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th edition of MusExpo

27 August 2024

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  MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned global music industry annual conference and showcase event, often described as the “United Nations of Music,”...

Italian music market: Growth by 15.1% in the first half of 2024

27 August 2024

Press release

Both streaming and physical revenues are constantly growing The first half of 2024 closes positively for the Italian music market,...

Brazilian law enforcement authorities have launched Operation Redirect

27 August 2024

Press release

Brazilian law enforcement authorities have launched Operation Redirect; an initiative aimed at tackling illegal online music services, supported by IFPI...

Aerosmith, Creed, Jerry Flowers, Myles Kennedy, Sevendust, Wolfgang Van Halen join Artist Rights Alliance Music Council

27 August 2024

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ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER & VOCALIST DAN NAVARRO JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS    The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), a non-profit artist-led education and advocacy organization, today...

MITC Launches Strength in Unity: A Support Group for Global Majority Music Artists and Professionals

26 August 2024

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Tues 10th Sept, Tues 24th Sept, Tues 8th Oct, Tues 22nd Oct In response to the alarming rise in racist violence...

Rusowksy signs to Warner Records

23 August 2024

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Madrid-based, multi-instrumentalist and producer rusowsky teams up with Mexican trio Latin Mafia for his new single “neo roneo.” In anticipation...

2024 Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ TV & Radio programme details announced

22 August 2024

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BBC Music continue their long-standing broadcast partnership with the Mercury Prize which sees programming on BBC Four and BBC Radio...

Warner Music has appointed Oscar Scivier as Senior Director, A&R, Asia

22 August 2024

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Warner Music today announced the appointment of Oscar Scivier as Senior Director, A&R, Asia. Scivier is an experienced and accomplished...

The Calling have signed with UTA and CTK Enterprises for global representation

21 August 2024

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After two decades of anticipation THE CALLING emerges from the shadows, ready to reclaim their place in the hearts of...

BPI to celebrate the 50th edition of its Independent Member meetings

21 August 2024

Press release

Jeff Smith, Head of Music for BBC Radio 2/6Music and Chair of the 2024 Mercury Prize judging panel, confirmed as...

Fulwell73 Lands Netflix Commission For Major Take That Documentary

21 August 2024

Press release

BAFTA-nominated director, David Soutar (Bros: After the Screaming Stops, Sunderland 'Til I Die) will be capturing the story of Take That’s unique...

The Last Dinner Party sign with PPL for international royalties collection

20 August 2024

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  BRITs Rising Star winners and BBC’s Sound of 2024 The Last Dinner Party have exclusively signed with UK music licensing...

Abbey Road Studios announces Jill Furmanovsky as the ‘Icon’ award winner for the Music Photography Awards 2024

20 August 2024

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SAM ROCKMAN ANNOUNCED AS ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS ‘PHOTOGRAPHER IN RESIDENCE’   THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT ABBEY ROAD ON 3 OCTOBER   Abbey...

Noctil processed over 100m sound recordings; launches Offshore Development Centre in India

20 August 2024

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The move increases the company’s total headcount to 12 in the USA and India, aiming to double it by the...

KLVR unveils route to removing single-use batteries from live music performance and production

20 August 2024

Press release

Rechargeable battery solution meets the performance needs of professional sound, enabling tour managers, artists and venues to reduce environmental footprint...

Apple Music to capture sets in ground-breaking spatial audio for the Warehouse Project 2024 season

20 August 2024

Press release

  Apple Music and The Warehouse Project today announce a brand new initiative to capture DJ sets in ground-breaking Spatial Audio....

will.i.am Launches RAiDiO.FYI and Celebrates National Radio Day – August 20, 2024

20 August 2024

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AI-Driven RAiDiO.FYI is First-of-a-Kind, Transforming Radio into a New Interactive, Conversational Experience   Listeners Can Uniquely Chat With AI Personas, Personalize Their...

ADA inks global distribution deal with FTS Global Management

20 August 2024

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Led by Travis Wilson, label boasts major talent including The Game, Eric Bellinger, and Konshens   ADA, the independent label and artist...

44% of Music Fans are Buying Fewer Festival Tickets in 2024

20 August 2024

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A new survey by PIRATE.COM finds that 47% of respondents will still attend at least two festivals this year.Key Findings:44%...

60 UK festivals cancelled in 2024

20 August 2024

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192 UK festivals have disappeared since 2019. 60 UK festivals have now announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024.   Perhaps...

Symphonic Distribution Joins Musical AI's Rights Management Platform for AI Training

20 August 2024

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  Musical AI, the music rights management platform for AI, is partnering with Symphonic Distribution, the fastest growing US-based independent digital music...

BPI invites applications to join its Equity and Justice Advisory Group (EJAG)

19 August 2024

Press release

  Deadline for applications 19th September 2024 Applications invited from those committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the recording industry Individuals from all...

TikTok's UK Songs of the Summer 2024

19 August 2024

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  Tinashe's Nasty is Official UK #1 Song of the Summer on TikTok Global top spot goes to GATA ONLY by FloyyMenor...

Michael Goldstone, founder & co-owner, Mom+Pop Music, named the recipient of the Seymour Stein Global A&R Award, to be presented at MusExpo

19 August 2024

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MICHAEL GOLDSTONE FOUNDER & CO-OWNER, MOM+POP MUSIC NAMED THE RECIPIENT OF THE SEYMOUR STEIN – “GLOBAL A&R AWARD” TO BE PRESENTED...

Record companies act against prominent streaming manipulation site in Germany

18 August 2024

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Illegal service liable for damages to impacted record companies   A court has ordered an injunction against streaming manipulation service Pimpyourfollower.de, following...

UK Pop/R&B Artist Morgan Signs With Red Bull Records And Releases New Single “Bum Bum”

16 August 2024

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The Dancehall-Infused Single Arrives With UK Tour Dates and a Vibrant Video That Celebrates Her Jamaican Roots and Feminine Power Stream Here / Watch...

Hard Rock Hotels and Ministry of Sound Announce 'Sounds Of The Scene' Live Event & Documentary Series Kicking Off With Viviana Casanova at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella

16 August 2024

Press release

Today, Hard Rock Hotels and Ministry of Sound announce 'Sounds of the Scene' – a global live event and documentary series that...

Avex USA Publishing Announces Signing Of Zone

15 August 2024

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Credits Include Jason Derulo, Sexxy Red, Ludmilla, Lay Banks & More   Today, Avex USA announces the signing of Los Angeles based...

Mahogany Songs opens first round of applications for independent artist fund

15 August 2024

Press release

Mahogany Music Fund opens applications for artists to receive up to £2,500 to support upcoming releases through Mahogany Songs distribution...

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