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Chase & Status announced as recipients of BRITs Producer of the Year award

26 February 2024

Press release

The BRIT Awards 2024 with MastercardSaturday 2nd March, 8.30pm, The O2 arena in LondonExclusively broadcast on ITV1 and ITVXHosted by...

UMG announces majority investment in iconic Afrobeats label Mavin Global, accelerating expansion of Africa’s outstanding creative platform

26 February 2024

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  Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a majority investment in of one of the...

Stronger Together: PRS for Music and Help Musicians unite to extend songwriters and composers unparalleled mentorship programme

26 February 2024

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  PRS for Music today announces a new partnership with Help Musicians to provide its members with unique access to Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network....

BMG signs deal to release earliest recordings of Pepe and Paco de Lucia

26 February 2024

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BMG SIGNS DEAL TO RELEASE EARLIEST RECORDINGS OF PEPE AND PACO DE LUCÍA AI tools help restore historic flamenco recordings from...

Miley Cyrus’ Flowers Confirmed by IFPI as Biggest-Selling Global Single of the Year

26 February 2024

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Flowers tops IFPI Global Single Chart   IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has announced that Flowers by Miley Cyrus is...

Global superstar Nora Fatehi signs record deal with Warner Music Group

26 February 2024

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First major record deal for singer and actress whose music moves millions across the world   News arrives following the release of...

Robert D’Ovidio appointed Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium for Bauer Media Audio UK

23 February 2024

Press release

  Bauer Media Audio UK has appointed Robert D’Ovidio into the role of Director (Music) Broadcast, On-Demand and Premium, effective immediately....

Fave Opens the Gates to Fandoms Beyond Music

23 February 2024

Press release

Poised for its biggest year ever, the platform is expanding to welcome fans of all kinds, whether they are into...

DAACI Launches Open Beta Community - Welcoming Users to Join the Next Level of Musical Innovation

23 February 2024

Press release

The open beta gives users early access to DAACI’s first creator plugin, Natural Drums DAACI is welcoming users to their new...

A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the 2024 postponement of 110 Above Festival

23 February 2024

Press release

  “Week by week, day by day, one by one these brilliant, vital independent music festivals are disappearing. With it, we...

F1 DRIVE - London hosts Live Nation's inaugural Music Therapy Grand Prix, in aid of Nordoff and Robbins

23 February 2024

Press release

  The newly opened F1 DRIVE - London experience proudly hosted Live Nation's inaugural Music Therapy Grand Prix™ at the iconic...

BPI launches new BPI Insight & Innovation department

22 February 2024

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BPI Insight & Innovation will combine BPI’s world-leading industry intelligence, research and market data, with new collaborative opportunities for music...

Abbey Road ‘Equalise’ festival returns for 5th year

22 February 2024

Press release

FREE WORKSHOPS, RECORDING SESSIONS & MENTORING DESIGNED TO INFORM & INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN EXPLORING A CAREER IN MUSIC HELD AT ABBEY...

The Ivors Academy to launch its first-ever Songwriting Camp with YouTube Music

22 February 2024

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  The Ivors Academy, in partnership with YouTube Music, has announced an exclusive Songwriting Camp, hosted at Qube East, in London. A...

Wise Music Group appoints Thomas Jamois as new MD of Wise Music France

22 February 2024

Press release

Wise Music Group announces the appointment of Thomas Jamois as Managing Director of Wise Music France. Jamois will be responsible for...

Pop star Tate McRae added to The BRITs 2024 line up

22 February 2024

Press release

Final live performer to be confirmed for UK's biggest night in music ************ The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard Saturday 2nd March, 8.30pm,...

Atlantic Records UK Announce Joint Venture with 360 Talent and Creative Agency EYC LTD to launch EYC Records

22 February 2024

Press release

  Today marks the announcement of an exciting new partnership between Atlantic Records UK and EYC LTD, a London based 360˚...

Pulse Records appoints Tim Glover as President, A&R

22 February 2024

Press release

PULSE Records has appointed A&R executive Tim Glover to the role of President of A&R as announced today by PULSE...

Campaign Against Living Miserably announces Tom Walker as ambassador

22 February 2024

Press release

  BRIT Award winner Tom Walker joins Campaign Against Living Miserably(CALM) as their latest Ambassador to encourage life-saving conversations around suicide across the UK The...

Brighton Music Conference announce first fifty speakers and artists

22 February 2024

Press release

  The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the first...

Gibson Garage London: The Ultimate Guitar Experience

22 February 2024

Press release

Gibson Garage London Opens Saturday, February 24, 2024   Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi, Sir Brian May, James Bay, and More Celebrate Opening of...

Playlist Alert iOS app integrates Apple Music playlists

21 February 2024

Press release

Since it’s launch in 2021, the Playlist Alert iOS app has been widely recognised as the fastest service for being...

Replay and share your top music of each month on Apple Music

21 February 2024

Press release

  Apple Music today launches a monthly version of its Replay experience, offering eligible subscribers worldwide access to expanded listening insights. The Replay mix that...

Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding confirmed to perform at The BRITs 2024

21 February 2024

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Joining the already-announced Becky Hill X Chase & Status, Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Rema for UK's biggest night...

Taylor Swift Confirmed by IFPI as Biggest-Selling Global Recording Artist of the Year

21 February 2024

Press release

Taylor Swift makes history as first artist to top the annual IFPI Global Artist Chart for 4th time A countdown of the Top...

NTWRK acquires Complex to build next generation content and shopping experience

21 February 2024

Press release

New company will merge the digital media juggernaut with fast-growing marketplace technology to create the definitive cultural commerce, content, and...

28 UK music creators receive support to attend SXSW 2024 through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund

21 February 2024

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  Supported artists across the UK include Hinako Omori, Divorce, Porij, Jeshi, JADA, Humour and Islet   PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable...

Random Noize Musick signs long-term administration agreement with Bosworth Music

20 February 2024

Press release

  The publishing catalogue Random Noize Musick GmbH is now represented internationally by Bosworth Music GmbH, part of the internationally renowned...

Radar becomes first festival to donate percentage of ticket sales to Music Venue Trust

20 February 2024

Press release

TICKET SALE CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TO THE CHARITY’S PIPELINE INVESTMENT FUND TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUES   Music Venue Trust (MVT), which...

Matt Ellis Joins Thomas St. John Group as CEO of UK Office

20 February 2024

Press release

Former Deloitte Managing Partner and Deputy CEO to Direct Business Management Firm's Strategic Direction and Growth in the United Kingdom   Thomas...

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