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OpenPlay Teams with Too Lost to Offer Free Distribution to 400+ DSPs

03 June 2024

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OpenPlay Inc., provider of the music industry’s leading platform for asset and catalog management, is expanding its Direct Delivery offering...

Universal Music Group forms Global Impact Team

03 June 2024

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Susan Mazo named EVP, Chief Impact Officer  Dylan Siegler to join UMG as SVP, Head of Sustainability  Inside Projects, firm founded by...

LyricFind Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Year by Adding 10 Millionth Song to Lyric Licensing Database

01 June 2024

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  LyricFind, the trusted source for lyrics and data licensing, is kicking off the celebration of its 20th anniversary with a...

UK Music Urges Party Leaders To Draw Up “World-leading Music Strategy” In General Election Battle for Votes

31 May 2024

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UK Music is urging party leaders to put music at the heart of their general election plans with a commitment...

Association of Independent Festivals endorses MU Access Rider scheme

31 May 2024

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The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has endorsed the Musicians’ Union Access Rider to its membership and will be holding a session...

Trio of music executives launch Music Foundry consultancy

30 May 2024

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New venture aims to meet the growing need from the music technology sector   Music Foundry, a new integrated consultancy firm, has...

#WeVoteForEurope: 80+ European festivals call on fans to vote

30 May 2024

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YOUROPE – The European Festival Association and the European Festivals Association (EFA) have organized the campaign #WeVoteForEurope, inviting festivals to...

Domino and Sentric Music join RDx to improve performance rights data supply chain and speed up distribution of royalties

30 May 2024

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The two companies join Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Beggars Group and BMG, in uploading their repertoire...

Abbey Road Studios world-leading Music Photography Awards opens for submissions today

30 May 2024

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THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LEGENDARY STUDIOS ON 3 OCTOBER 2024 THIS YEAR’S JUDGING PANEL INCLUDES: RANKIN, RAVEN...

Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy names legendary music icons to be honoured at star-studded O2 Silver Clef Awards ceremony

30 May 2024

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Music therapy charity announces blur, AC/DC, Chaka Khan, Mark Knopfler, Loyle Carner, Jacob Collier and Young Fathers as winners at...

BBC Music presents Glastonbury 2024

30 May 2024

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  The BBC, Glastonbury’s exclusive broadcast partner, brings audiences its longest celebration of the festival yet in 2024, with six weeks...

Fopp to open Nottingham store offering over 18,000 products

30 May 2024

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  New store with more than 4,000 different vinyl albums opens on 7th June on Nottingham’s Bridlesmith Gate Customers visiting the store...

Brighton Music Conference - a hub for the next generation of talent

30 May 2024

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Set in the prestigious Brighton i360 complex on Brighton Beach, the award winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) became a hub...

AIF statement on Towersy Festival closure

29 May 2024

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A statement from the Association of Independent Festivals' CEO John Rostron on the closure of Towersy Festivalon its 60th anniversary. 42 UK...

Proper Distribution Inks Deal with Firebird

28 May 2024

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  Agreement covers sales and physical distribution in UK/ROI & Europe The deal’s first release, Slash’s ‘Orgy of the Damned’ tops UK...

PRS for Music sets new benchmark: Songwriters and composers receive unprecedented royalty payouts of £943.6 million - a 13% increase on last year

28 May 2024

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  In 2023, PRS for Music paid out a record £943.6 million of royalties for songwriters, composers and music publishers. Total...

Andrew Howell named VP, Sync at Warner Chappell Music UK

28 May 2024

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  Andrew Howell is being promoted to become Vice President of Sync at Warner Chappell Music UK (WCM UK) from 1st...

Statement from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP following announcement of a general election

28 May 2024

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Ahead of dissolution, following the announcement this week of a general election, the Chair of the CMS Committee Dame Caroline...

KT Tunstall celebrates Ivors honour by signing to BMG

28 May 2024

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  Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has been awarded with one of the global music industry's most prestigious honours, the Ivor Novello Award for Oustanding...

Amazon Music announces livestreaming line up for Primavera Sound

28 May 2024

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Music fans will be able to enjoy livestreamed performances from artists including; American Football, Amyl and the Sniffers, Arab Strap,...

Taxi app FREENOW launches national donation campaign in support of MUSIC VENUE TRUST for third year running

28 May 2024

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The Libertines, Frank Turner, Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Lamacq add support to the initiative. 16% (125) of...

Afrobeats royalty Tekno joins forces with Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa as partner and investor

28 May 2024

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THE AWARD-WINNING NIGERIAN POP STAR ENTERS NEW ERA WITH JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN HIS CARTEL MUSIC AND EMPAWA AFRICA   Afrobeats icon and...

Warner Music Canada signs exclusive deal with multi-platinum producer Eli Brown and his label Loophole Records

28 May 2024

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  Acclaimed producer ELI BROWN, best known for his work as a producer for artists like Drake, Giveon, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Chris...

DICE launches Extras for event creators to sell directly to fans

28 May 2024

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  Extras is part of DICE’s new marketplace which will enable event creators to offer enriched experiences and auxiliary products to...

The Courtyard Studios Announces Its Summer Video Releases

24 May 2024

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The Courtyard Studios proudly announces its latest project: the summer video releases, filmed, and recorded at the iconic Abbey Road...

Raye and Jess Glynne collaborator Jin Jin inks global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing

23 May 2024

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  Concord Music Publishing proudly announces a new global publishing agreement with platinum-selling English songwriter, Jin Jin. This comprehensive deal encompasses...

Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall breaks fundraising record for the charity

23 May 2024

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This year’s week of fundraising concerts for Teenage Cancer Trust at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall over 18th to 24th March were...

Mahogany launches curated distribution service, Mahogany Songs

23 May 2024

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Dom Wallace (ex. Spotify) appointed Label & Marketing Manager to lead release strategy Partners with rising singer-songwriter Áine Deane, EP due...

40 festivals cancelled in 2024

23 May 2024

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El Dorado Festival cites ‘dramatic rise in operational costs’ as reason for cancellation.  40 UK festivals have now announced a postponement,...

ATC Group announces co-operation agreement with leading Chinese music company Modern Sky

23 May 2024

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  ATC Group Plc is delighted to announce a new co-operation agreement with Modern Sky, one of China’s longest established and...

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