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Hybe and Universal Music Group announce new global alliance

26 March 2024

Press release

The new global agreement will give UMG exclusive distribution rights across HYBE's roster of artists and labels HYBE today announced an...

Rewind and Fast Forward: Keychange announces Impact Evaluation Report

25 March 2024

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Rewind and Fast Forward: Keychange announces Impact Evaluation Report (2018 - 2023) and unveils Keychange Manifesto 2.0 Celebrating 5 years of...

Calling All Music Creators! UK Music Needs Your Help

25 March 2024

Press release

UK Music is launching its 2024 economic survey for music creators. As the collective voice for the UK music industry, UK Music...

AIF statement on Shindig Festival closure

25 March 2024

Press release

Comment from AIF CEO John Rostron on Shindig Festival's announcement that its 2024 edition will be its last. This is now the 28th...

Royal Albert Hall’s songwriter showcase goes national

25 March 2024

Press release

The Royal Albert Hall’s ‘Future Makers’ programme, for musicians aged 14 to 19 who write their own music, is going...

FKP Scorpio UK & Communion Presents announce formation of Communion One

25 March 2024

Press release

THE TWO COMPANIES JOIN FORCES AS LIVE PROMOTERS FOR LIKES OF ED SHEERAN, SAM FENDER, NOAH KAHAN, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, LEWIS...

Turn on, tune in, rock out: introducing the UK's newest music television destination - Staccs TV

21 March 2024

Press release

  Staccs TV will offer high-quality music videos, concert clips, exclusive recordings and original programming - on Samsung TV Plus Staccs TV...

Yolanda Brown breaks a Guinness World Records title

21 March 2024

Press release

  THE MOST MONEY RAISED BY A RESTAURANT ON KICKSTARTER WORLDWIDE   YOLANDA BROWN OBE DL PUSHES BOUNDARIES AND RAISES QUARTER OF A MILLION...

Abbey Road voted the most iconic album cover of all time

21 March 2024

Press release

  Whether you have albums on vinyl or spy the album covers while using Spotify, some are immediately recognisable. A recent study asked...

Musicians made $16.4M in commission-free sales through their websites powered by Bandzoogle in 2023

21 March 2024

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Music website platform Bandzoogle announced that in 2023 musicians made over $16.4M in commission-free revenue using the platform’s direct-to-fan sales tools....

BMG increases stake in Eurodance with Dr. Alban acquisition

21 March 2024

Press release

  BMG is delighted to announce that it has acquired Dr. Alban’s recording interests in his hit catalogue including the multi-million-selling...

OPEN Ticketing Ecosystem launches to bring the global ticketing industry onchain

21 March 2024

Press release

The newly launched platform aims to bring the $85 billion ticketing industry onchain with backing from the likes of Animoca,...

Blackstar Agency has appointed Roisin Warner as its Head of Marketing

21 March 2024

Press release

  Blackstar Agency has appointed Róisín Warner as its Head of Marketing. Formerly a Senior Marketing Manager at Believe, with prior marketing...

IFPI: Global recorded music revenues grew 10.2% in 2023

21 March 2024

Press release

Record companies’ work and investment drives global growth across all regions Paid subscriptions to music streaming services exceed 500m globally for...

IFPI Report: comment

21 March 2024

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Silvia Montello, CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM) commented: "It’s encouraging to see revenues up for yet another...

Merlin and Deezer renew partnership around new streaming model to ensure continuous growth for indie music

21 March 2024

Press release

  Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner, and Deezer, one of the world’s leading music experience platforms, are excited to...

Shaznay Lewis partners with Absolute Label Services for first solo album in 20 years

21 March 2024

Press release

  Shaznay Lewis has partnered with Absolute Label Services for the release of her first solo album in 20 years. The album,...

PPL launches £1 million annual giving programme to formalise its strategic commitment to give back to the UK music community

20 March 2024

Press release

26 organisations unveiled in first cohort to receive funding through ‘PPL Giving’   As PPL celebrates its 90th anniversary, it has announced the...

AIM Partners With Tileyard North To Support Growing Independent Sector In The North Of England

20 March 2024

Press release

  Supports AIM’s commitment to regions and nations with new workspace in Wakefield, West Yorkshire Co-hosted roundtable to take place in Spring   The...

The Greater Manchester Music Commission - statement

20 March 2024

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A statement from the Greater Manchester Music Commission on the outcome of the Night & Day and Manchester City Council...

Tim Burgess to be honoured at first ever Northern Music Awards

20 March 2024

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Nordoff and Robbins announces Festival of the Year shortlist  The Reytons named Disruptor in Music winners   Premium industry packages and £40 public...

Warner Music expands deal with Jetsynthesys' Global Music Junction

20 March 2024

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Agreement makes Warner Music India the largest player in the Indian local language market   Warner Music India has expanded its partnership...

Record Store Day Unsigned competition winner Currls announces first vinyl EP release

20 March 2024

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PRE-ORDER LINK / CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RECORD SHOP “LET’S TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER” WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY 12TH APRIL ON NEON PINK  BIO-VINYL...

Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group Form Strategic Relationship to Empower Human Artistry

20 March 2024

Press release

Collaboration Kicks off with Publication of “Principles for Music Creation with AI” for the Responsible Use of AI Within the...

Brighton Music Conference announce second wave of names

20 March 2024

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    The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event drops the second wave of names...

All you need to know about metadata – leading music and copyright organisations unite to produce expanded Get Paid Guide for music creators

19 March 2024

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The comprehensive guide for the recorded music and publishing sectors will be unveiled today at an event in London hosted...

Bella Figura Music announce agreement with Human League co-writer Adrian Wright

19 March 2024

Press release

Bella Figura Music, the independent publisher and record company founded by Alexi Cory-Smith and Neelesh Prabhu in 2022, has announced...

New initiative, Murmur, unites art and music sectors to raise funds and advocate for solutions to climate change

19 March 2024

Press release

- Murmur launches today with over £1 million in pledges from visual arts and music businesses to help lead and...

Soho Garden Dubai and Amnesia Ibiza announce strategic international partnership

19 March 2024

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https://horizonibizadubai.com   An exciting new partnership between two nightlife powerhouses is on the horizon, promising to roll out some dynamic and highly...

DataMind Audio Unveils Virtual AI Instrument and Ethically Sourced “Artist Brains”

19 March 2024

Press release

Wildly creative music tech trailblazers team up with sound designers and music producers to set an ethical, green paradigm for...

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