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IMPF secures second round of EU funding

03 February 2025

Press release

Grant will continue successful 'Network for Capacity Building of European Independent Music Publishers' initiatives. IMPF has received a second substantial grant...

Wise Music Group extends partnership with musician Hania Rani

03 February 2025

Press release

Wise Music Group is delighted to announce that Berlin-based Bosworth Music GmbH has renewed its partnership with composer, pianist &...

BRITs Week 25: Clean Bandit reveal first wave of very special guests

03 February 2025

Press release

  Belen Aguilera, Dyo, Jess Glynne, LeoStayTrill, Lloyiso & Wes Nelson announced as first wave of 'friends' joining them on-stage  Support acts...

Apple Music kicks off Kendrick Lamar's Road to Halftime ahead of Super Bowl LIX

03 February 2025

Press release

Tune in to the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show press conference for The Official Kendrick Lamar Interview on...

IDOL Signs US Labels Mexican Summer & Dom Recs as International Division Grows

31 January 2025

Press release

IDOL to service Mexican Summer artists Cate Le Bon, Jessica Pratt and Connan Mockasin, as well as Dom Recs’ first...

BMG acquires B612 publishing catalog, strengthening its portfolio with iconic hits from Reamonn and Glasperlenspiel

31 January 2025

Press release

  BMG is pleased to announce the acquisition of B612’s publishing catalog, further enhancing its roster with works of the German...

Lemfreck, Chalk, Ruth Lyon and Harbinger among the 11 talented artists receiving the latest round of PPL Momentum Music Fund support

31 January 2025

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Artists from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland selected including recent industry award winners L E M F R E C...

Polygon Live LDN announces second wave of artists

31 January 2025

Press release

Polygon Live LDN, the UK's largest outdoor spatial audio festival, announces second wave of artists, including MAX COOPER, Cosmo Sheldrake,...

Vinyl and packaging manufacturer, Key Production Group, reveals its predictions for vinyl and physical music releases in 2025

31 January 2025

Press release

  For the first time in 20 years, physical music sales have grown year-on-year, as BPI figures report a 10% increase...

Applications open for the MMF & YouTube Music's 2025 Accelerator Programme for Music Managers

31 January 2025

Press release

  The Music Managers Forum (MMF) and YouTube Music are delighted to announce that applications for the 7th year of the...

Mike Chester named General Manager of Warner Records

31 January 2025

Press release

  Mike Chester has been promoted to General Manager of Warner Records. He was most recently EVP of Promotion & Commerce....

JADE, Myles Smith, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party are first artists confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard

31 January 2025

Press release

Nominations revealed last week via digital livestream The BRIT Awards 2025 with MastercardSaturday 1st March, The O2 arena in LondonHosted by...

The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard announces the opening of public voting for the five genre awards, exclusively on WhatsApp

31 January 2025

Press release

The winners of Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act and R&B Act to be decided by music...

Tuned Global Partners with AudioShake to Bring AI-Powered Innovation to Music Services

30 January 2025

Press release

  By integrating AudioShake's groundbreaking stem separation and lyric transcription into its B2B platform, Tuned Global lets music-driven services do more...

McFLY return to Absolute for special 21st birthday LIVE album

30 January 2025

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McFLY have signed to Absolute Label Services for the release of their 21st birthday album, 21 LIVE. The 21 LIVE release...

Rough Bones expands into Afrobeat genre, opens new Lagos office

30 January 2025

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Label targets crossover opportunities between established and emerging Afrobeat talent, and prominent artists across UK and Europe.   Rough Bones, named Best...

Tom Gray re-elected as Chair of The Ivors Academy "There is unfinished business"

30 January 2025

Press release

  Tom Gray has been re-elected as Chair of the Ivors Academy Board. Tom brings a wealth of experience and passion...

Various Artists Management announces appointment of Arwen Hunt

30 January 2025

Press release

VARIOUS ARTISTS MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ARWEN HUNT TO HEAD OF AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND WITH EXPLANSION INTO MARKET AND OPENING OF SYDNEY OFFICE   VARIOUS...

The Featured Artists Coalition announces a UK Artist Touring Fund

30 January 2025

Press release

  Developed with the Musicians’ Union and Music Managers Forum, the UKAT Fund will act as a vehicle to distribute artist-allocated...

River House Artists and Sony Music Publishing Nashville Sign Breakthrough Country Singer-Songwriter Hudson Westbrook

30 January 2025

Press release

  River House Artists, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville, announce today the signing of rising red dirt singer-songwriter Hudson Westbrook to...

Universal Music Publishing Nashville signs Dalton Davis to exclusive, global publishing agreement

30 January 2025

Press release

  Universal Music Publishing Nashville today announced that artist and songwriter Dalton Davis has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Born...

TikTok launches Behind the Breakthrough

30 January 2025

Press release

  Behind the Breakthrough is a new content series spotlighting TikTok-driven artist success stories, which launches with Gigi Perez's 'Sailor Song' The Behind...

Creators from across Europe met MEPs and EVP Virkkunen to call for urgent action on AI and streaming

30 January 2025

Press release

  Executive Vice-President Virkkunen joined MEPs and over 30 renowned creators—such as DJ Reinier Zonneveld and singer-songwriters Marika, Yael Naim and...

Concord acquires publishing catalog of songwriter and musician Johnny McDaid

30 January 2025

Press release

The Agreement Includes Numerous Hits as Well as McDaid’s Future Works   Concord announced today that it has acquired a portion of songwriter,...

Dialled In unveils Dialled Industry

30 January 2025

Press release

DIALLED IN UNVEILS DIALLED INDUSTRY: A TRANSFORMATIVE MISSION TO EMPOWER SOUTH ASIAN TALENT & ANNOUNCES RESONATE - A NEW CREATIVE...

SPOT Festival

30 January 2025

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DENMARK’S VITAL NEW MUSIC SHOWCASE & CONFERENCE CONFIRMS FIRST ARTISTS FOR 30TH EDITION A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY, DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION, INCLUDING: ELIAS...

New year, new goals: ESEA Music celebrates Lunar New Year with bold ambitions for 2025

29 January 2025

Press release

ESEA Music, the community-led, non-profit organisation that represents East and Southeast Asian artists and music professionals in the UK music...

Peermusic sign Jaze to worldwide publishing deal

29 January 2025

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peermusic, the world’s largest global independent music publishing and neighbouring rights company with 39 offices in 32 countries, have signed...

Chancellor Must Put VAT Relief Back on the Table for Spring Budget to Prevent Industry Collapse Says NTIA

29 January 2025

Press release

  The UK’s nightlife and hospitality sector is in critical condition as businesses brace for a perfect storm of rising costs...

South by Southwest London announces Canva and Converse as first major brand partners

29 January 2025

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Sponsors join forces to support SXSW London's inaugural festival coming to Shoreditch in June    South by Southwest® (SXSW®) London festival which takes place...

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