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Virgin Music Group set to acquire Downtown Music - comment from Gee Davy, CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM)

17 December 2024

Press release

Gee Davy, CEO of AIM, commented: "The potential sale of Downtown Music - including FUGA, a longstanding favourite with independents -...

IMPALA warns of serious regulatory barriers to UMG's acquisition strategy as Virgin moves to buy Downtown hot on the heels of [PIAS]

17 December 2024

Press release

Following the announcement that UMG-owned Virgin Group has struck a deal to buy Downtown, European independent trade association IMPALA raises...

Inside Out launches new publicity offering for events and special projects

16 December 2024

Press release

AGENCY EXPANDS INTO RADIO FOR INTEGRATED PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS   Today, inside out announces the launch of a new offering from...

Participants from 2024's Accelerator Programme for Music Managers reveal future plans - while the MMF and YouTube Music confirm the programme's return in 2025

16 December 2024

Press release

  18 more independent music managers complete the MMF and YouTube Music's groundbreaking funding and training programme at a final two-day...

Drew Hill comment: DP World acquires assets of Utopia Distribution Services Ltd

16 December 2024

Press release

Drew Hill, Managing Director at Proper Music Group, said: "Following the bankruptcy of the Swiss entity, I had hoped to keep...

Symphonic Distribution Signs Taiwanese Label Kafka By The Sea to Global Distribution Deal

16 December 2024

Press release

Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, has signed a global distribution...

Virgin Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music

16 December 2024

Press release

Combination Will Create Robust Global End-to-End Solution for Independent Music Entrepreneurs   Virgin Music Group, one of the world's leading partners to independent...

Legendary film & television composer David Arnold receives Outstanding Lifetime Achievement award from the Music Publishers Association

13 December 2024

Press release

  The celebrated Bond composer is honoured for three decades of contribution to film and TV music at the 64th MPA Christmas...

The Ivors Academy Honours Ceremony Launched to Spotlight Songwriter and Composer Champions

13 December 2024

Press release

  The Ivors Academy has announced the launch of the Ivors Academy Honours as a dedicated awards ceremony, celebrating exceptional individuals from across...

Pulp sign to Rough Trade Records

13 December 2024

Press release

Pulp are pleased to announce that they have signed a record deal with Rough Trade Records. "Rough Trade have managed...

5 exciting collaborative new music projects supported to tour across the UK and Republic of Ireland through PRS Foundation's Beyond Borders

13 December 2024

Press release

  PRS Foundation, together with Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Arts Council of Ireland...

WPP and Universal Music Group to create dynamic music and entertainment solutions for global brands

13 December 2024

Press release

New strategic partnership will enable WPP clients to connect with audiences around the world through music-focused campaigns built around data-driven...

Reservoir expands relationship with global hitmaker Serban Cazan

13 December 2024

Press release

  Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new deal with global hitmaker Serban Cazan....

BPI opens nominations for new BPI Council Independent Representatives

13 December 2024

Press release

The BPI is holding elections for three independent representative places on its Council, which plays a key role in shaping...

Audiomack Celebrates Five Years in Africa: A Milestone of Growth and Accessibility

13 December 2024

Press release

In the five years since music streaming and discovery platform Audiomack launched its first African office in Nigeria, the platform...

Warner Music Japan and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan Form Strategic Partnership for Anime-Related Music

12 December 2024

Press release

  Warner Music Japan (WMJ) has entered into a strategic partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NBCUJ) to enhance shared opportunities around...

Impala releases second report with insights from carbon footprinting independent labels, focussing on practical actions driving change in the independent music sector

12 December 2024

Press release

IMPALA releases its second annual update on findings from the IMPALA Carbon Calculator, a free-to-use carbon footprinting tool for the recorded music industry,...

George The Poet, Jazzie B, Sonia Boyce DBE sign petition to bring Black British music history into the curriculum

12 December 2024

Press release

Launched by the Black Music Research Unit (BMRU), part of the University of Westminster, the petition calls for Black British...

Music licensing & tech veterans Deborah Mannis-Gardner and Par Almqvist launch global copyright administration firm AYO Music Group

12 December 2024

Press release

  Music licensing and tech veterans Deborah Mannis-Gardner (Owner/President of DMG Clearances, Inc.) and Pär Almqvist (Co-Founder and former CEO of Tracklib) have launched AYO Music...

The LIVE Awards 2024 - winners announced

12 December 2024

Press release

  The LIVE Awards 2024, which took place in association with Skiddle at Troxy, in East London, on the evening of...

Tracklib launches a desktop app where you can find killer loops & pitch directly

12 December 2024

Press release

Looping is the cornerstone of sampling. Tracklib's new Mac/PC app brings creative looping of 100,000 original songs directly into the...

Concord Music Publishing signs deal with hip-hop artist and songwriter/producer Jung Youth

12 December 2024

Press release

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of multi-genre singer- songwriter/producer Justin Donahue, known professionally as Jung Youth. Building upon...

Apple Music Expands Live Global Radio Offering With Three Brand-New Stations

11 December 2024

Press release

The new Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill live-hosted radio stations offer listeners more exclusive shows...

Music bodies urge the European Parliament to stop discriminating against Europe's artists and "play fair" on withholding tax

11 December 2024

Press release

  While US artists benefit from generous exemptions when touring Europe, European artists are relegated to losing money on otherwise profitable...

ESNS completes music line-up for 2025 edition and releases timetable

11 December 2024

Press release

Final additions to the music festival include MAQUINA. (pt), Sudden Lights (lv), and Dutch acts such as Future Husband, Remy...

European Festival Awards Announce Shortlists and Lifetime Achievement Award

11 December 2024

Press release

  With the 14th edition of the European Festival Awards set to take place on January 15th in Groningen, The Netherlands, the...

BRIT Trust grant-giving total goes past the £30 million mark

11 December 2024

Press release

Charities to benefit from its next round of funding announced   The BRIT Trust – the principal charity of The BRIT Awards and of...

Farolatino and ADA announce strategic partnership to amplify Latin American music globally

11 December 2024

Press release

  FaroLatino, a pioneering Latin American music and entertainment distributor founded in 1995, and ADA, the global independent music distribution and...

Connyct Launches on iOS: Build Your College Crew, Share Your Vibe, and Never Miss a Party

11 December 2024

Press release

The social media upstart, emerging from stealth mode, is now available to anyone with a .edu email address as it...

Universal Music Group and Rescape Innovation collaborate on study trialing new treatment for anxiety using music and Virtual Reality

11 December 2024

Press release

  VR module ‘VR-Melody’ integrates personalised music, scenic settings and active listening exercises to treat anxiety and other mental health conditions. Trial...

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