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UK Budget: Comment from Silvia Montello (AIM)

07 March 2024

Press release

Silvia Montello, CEO of AIM, commented:  "Music contributes over £6 billion to the UK economy a year. However, further support will...

The Greyhound Peckham opens

07 March 2024

Press release

A proper South London boozer, reimagined by the team behind All My Friends and The Cause 109 Peckham High St, London...

2024 Summer Festival Line-Ups Reveal Immediate Benefits of Showcasing at ESNS

07 March 2024

Press release

Just six weeks after showcasing at ESNS, emerging artists have secured more than 100 spots on the line-ups of the...

Agedi unveils recording works of 2023 winners of the Odeon Awards 2024

07 March 2024

Press release

  Today, the phonographic industry represented by AGEDI - Entidad de Gestión de Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual gathering phonogram producers published the winners...

Absolute Radio launches two new Premium stations – Women of Country and Women of Rock

07 March 2024

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The stations, launched ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrate the very best female artists of their genres Absolute Radio...

The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard highlights increased engagement across key social channels, as 2024 awards continue to connect with young fans and a global audience

07 March 2024

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Over 50 million views to date for show day content to date - over half this content driven by Instagram...

Warner plans bid to acquire Believe: Comment from AIM

07 March 2024

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AIM CEO Silvia Montello comments: "The potential acquisition of Believe by Warner Music is gravely concerning. This would play into...

Steve Berman appointed Vice Chairman and Annie Lee named Chief Operating Officer of newly formed Interscope Capitol Labels Group by Chairman and CEO John Janick

07 March 2024

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  Steve Berman and Annie Lee have been elevated to primary positions within the Office of Chairman at the newly formed Interscope Capitol Labels Group (ICLG), it...

Independent record shop numbers reach 10 year high as total number of stores selling music hits new low

06 March 2024

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Independent record stores have shrugged off competition from supermarkets and streaming services with numbers reaching a 10 year high, according...

Utopia Music's Drew Hill reacts to ERA 2024 Yearbook results

06 March 2024

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Drew Hill, Deputy CEO at Utopia Music: “Whilst supermarkets and other large retailers have gradually shifted focus from physical music, independent...

Sonopress Produces The World’s First EcoRecord

06 March 2024

Press release

The new joint album by Liam Gallagher & John Squire is out now with an exclusive EcoRecord version     After months of preparation,...

Rough Trade Celebrates International Women’s Day with Special In-Store Performance in Parntership with CALM

06 March 2024

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Independent music retailer Rough Trade is hosting a special in-store event in support of with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)...

Hook Announces Additional Seed Investment By Imaginary Ventures

06 March 2024

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Hook, the music platform that enables fans to easily, quickly and legally remix popular music for use on social media,...

CEO of LIVE Jon Collins responds to Budget 2024

06 March 2024

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Jon Collins, CEO of LIVE, responding to the Budget delivered by the Chancellor.  Jon Collins, CEO of LIVE: “LIVE welcomes the...

British-Chinese sibling duo sign to Communion Records

06 March 2024

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British-Chinese sibling duo Esme Emerson announce their signing with Communion Records with the release of new single ‘Please’, taken from...

UK Music Welcomes Chancellor’s Move To Make Orchestra Tax Relief Permanent

06 March 2024

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UK Music Interim Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget move to make Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR)...

Over 150 more artists added to the Great Escape 2024 line-up

05 March 2024

Press release

 WUNDERHORSE | LAUREN MAYBERRY | KNEECAP | SOFT PLAY | LAMBRINI GIRLS | JALEN NGONDABRADLEY SIMPSON | BEEN STELLAR | LOVER’S SKIT | CHINCILLA...

Independent Booking Agency Upsurge expands

05 March 2024

Press release

Since UK-based independent booking agency Upsurge’s inception by Eddie Griffiths in July 2022, they’ve grown to a team of five. Philippe...

TuneCore Unveils its New Release Tracker Feature Offering Greater Transparency Into the Digital Distribution Process

05 March 2024

Press release

TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—has just...

un:hurd receives further investment from Willard Ahdritz plus Mr Eazi and Sam Feldt to launch AI tools for artists

05 March 2024

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With additional funding from industry legends from both the artist and business sides, 70,000 artists are now able to fast-track...

The Black Crowes sign worldwide publishing administration deal with Spirit Music Group

05 March 2024

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Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of legendary rock band The Black Crowes have entered into a publishing administration agreement with...

Luke Grimes signs global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

05 March 2024

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  Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global publishing deal with singer-songwriter, musician, and Yellowstone star Luke Grimes in collaboration with Range Media...

Creed Media appoints Christian Birch-Jensen as CEO to further drive Creed growth plans

05 March 2024

Press release

Creed Media, one of the most influential Gen Z digital marketing agencies has today announced the appointment of their new...

Reactional Music partners with Hopeless Records and Cherry Red, opens opportunities for independent rightsholders in gaming

05 March 2024

Press release

Cherry Red licenses master and song rights to tracks from catalogue spanning Dead Kennedys, Everything But The Girl and more...

Women's leadership programme Music Leaders Network opens applications for September 2024

05 March 2024

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Applications are open now and the programme will run from September 2024 until January 2025. The 12 members of the next cohort...

New programme brings together music educators to discuss careers and trends in the music business

04 March 2024

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The Pathways Into Music Foundation is launching a new professional development programme to help music educators across the UK better...

The estate of Sinead O’Connor & Chrysalis Records issue joint statement demanding Donald Trump stops using ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at political rallies

04 March 2024

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The estate of the late Sinéad O’Connor, who died last year, has issued a joint statement with her longtime label...

The BRIT Awards 2024 - back again in a primetime Saturday night slot

03 March 2024

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RAYE beats BRITs record for most wins in one night - taking away SIX awards - having broken the record for...

East London music festival Shake the High Road returns to Leytonstone on Saturday 4 May 2024

03 March 2024

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  The line-up boasts 20+ live artists and DJs, plus a series of talks and interviews. Featuring all-day live music and more,...

IDOL Inks Two North American Deals, Appoints US Label Manager

01 March 2024

Press release

Expands agreement with New York’s Le Plan Recordings to service full roster, Caravan Palace album out Friday Signs new North Carolina...

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