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Brighton Music Conference - a hub for the next generation of talent

30 May 2024

Press release

Set in the prestigious Brighton i360 complex on Brighton Beach, the award winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) became a hub...

AIF statement on Towersy Festival closure

29 May 2024

Press release

A statement from the Association of Independent Festivals' CEO John Rostron on the closure of Towersy Festivalon its 60th anniversary. 42 UK...

Proper Distribution Inks Deal with Firebird

28 May 2024

Press release

  Agreement covers sales and physical distribution in UK/ROI & Europe The deal’s first release, Slash’s ‘Orgy of the Damned’ tops UK...

PRS for Music sets new benchmark: Songwriters and composers receive unprecedented royalty payouts of £943.6 million - a 13% increase on last year

28 May 2024

Press release

  In 2023, PRS for Music paid out a record £943.6 million of royalties for songwriters, composers and music publishers. Total...

Andrew Howell named VP, Sync at Warner Chappell Music UK

28 May 2024

Press release

  Andrew Howell is being promoted to become Vice President of Sync at Warner Chappell Music UK (WCM UK) from 1st...

Statement from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP following announcement of a general election

28 May 2024

Press release

Ahead of dissolution, following the announcement this week of a general election, the Chair of the CMS Committee Dame Caroline...

KT Tunstall celebrates Ivors honour by signing to BMG

28 May 2024

Press release

  Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has been awarded with one of the global music industry's most prestigious honours, the Ivor Novello Award for Oustanding...

Amazon Music announces livestreaming line up for Primavera Sound

28 May 2024

Press release

Music fans will be able to enjoy livestreamed performances from artists including; American Football, Amyl and the Sniffers, Arab Strap,...

Taxi app FREENOW launches national donation campaign in support of MUSIC VENUE TRUST for third year running

28 May 2024

Press release

The Libertines, Frank Turner, Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Lamacq add support to the initiative. 16% (125) of...

Afrobeats royalty Tekno joins forces with Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa as partner and investor

28 May 2024

Press release

THE AWARD-WINNING NIGERIAN POP STAR ENTERS NEW ERA WITH JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN HIS CARTEL MUSIC AND EMPAWA AFRICA   Afrobeats icon and...

Warner Music Canada signs exclusive deal with multi-platinum producer Eli Brown and his label Loophole Records

28 May 2024

Press release

  Acclaimed producer ELI BROWN, best known for his work as a producer for artists like Drake, Giveon, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Chris...

DICE launches Extras for event creators to sell directly to fans

28 May 2024

Press release

  Extras is part of DICE’s new marketplace which will enable event creators to offer enriched experiences and auxiliary products to...

The Courtyard Studios Announces Its Summer Video Releases

24 May 2024

Press release

The Courtyard Studios proudly announces its latest project: the summer video releases, filmed, and recorded at the iconic Abbey Road...

Raye and Jess Glynne collaborator Jin Jin inks global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing

23 May 2024

Press release

  Concord Music Publishing proudly announces a new global publishing agreement with platinum-selling English songwriter, Jin Jin. This comprehensive deal encompasses...

Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall breaks fundraising record for the charity

23 May 2024

Press release

This year’s week of fundraising concerts for Teenage Cancer Trust at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall over 18th to 24th March were...

Mahogany launches curated distribution service, Mahogany Songs

23 May 2024

Press release

Dom Wallace (ex. Spotify) appointed Label & Marketing Manager to lead release strategy Partners with rising singer-songwriter Áine Deane, EP due...

40 festivals cancelled in 2024

23 May 2024

Press release

El Dorado Festival cites ‘dramatic rise in operational costs’ as reason for cancellation.  40 UK festivals have now announced a postponement,...

ATC Group announces co-operation agreement with leading Chinese music company Modern Sky

23 May 2024

Press release

  ATC Group Plc is delighted to announce a new co-operation agreement with Modern Sky, one of China’s longest established and...

Landlord fails to evict The Leadmill

23 May 2024

Press release

The Leadmill wins first battle in court with the judge saying he believed they had “a real prospect of success” The...

Black & Irish recognised with Impala’s Changemaker award for their inspirational efforts promoting equity, diversity and inclusion

23 May 2024

Press release

IMPALA announces the recipient of its Changemaker Award 2024: Black & Irish, an Irish not-for-profit organisation advocating for the black...

Warner Chappell Music sign songwriter and producer Toby Daintree

23 May 2024

Press release

Daintree co-wrote the global Number One smash ‘i like the way you kiss me’ by Artemas  Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the...

Kavi signs Co-Publishing Deal with Brandon Silverstein's S10 Publishing & Avex USA

23 May 2024

Press release

Producer Behind Global #1 Single Tommy Richman's "Million Dollar Baby"  Today, Brandon Silverstein's S10 Publishing and Avex USA announced a worldwide...

Winners of The Ivors 2024 with Amazon Music announced

23 May 2024

Press release

 SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO RAYE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN PRESENTED FELLOWSHIP OF THE ACADEMY BY PREVIOUS FELLOW SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY 'GIFT OF...

Sony Music Publishing UK Renews Global Deal with Gorgon City

23 May 2024

Press release

Gorgon City launches REALM Publishing in partnership with SMP, announces first signing with Riordan   Sony Music Publishing UK today announced the...

David El Sayegh elected as the new President of GESAC

23 May 2024

Press release

GESAC General Assembly also elects its new Board for 2024-2026 mandate.   GESAC, the European Grouping of Authors' Societies (CMOs) gathering 32...

Independent booking agency Runway expands by hiring Louise McGovern

23 May 2024

Press release

  - Formerly at Midnight Mango, Louise's roster includes Alien Chicks, KEG, Jaws The Shark, Dutch Criminal Record and Jade Helliwell  -...

WE, THE LEADERS legacy programme for WOMEX 24 in Manchester announced

23 May 2024

Press release

  Manchester Music City, the host partner for this year's WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo), has today (23 May 2024) announced further...

EMMA announces a new partnership with beatBread to boost the European music management sector

23 May 2024

Press release

The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the AI-driven music funding platform, beatBread,...

American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2024

23 May 2024

Press release

OPEN HOUSE returns for 2024! Enjoy the long days and warm summer nights with 8 days of activities and FREE entry...

Shufti Pro and .MUSIC partner to authenticate music identities and protect global music community against AI impersonation

22 May 2024

Press release

In the new age of AI-powered musical impersonation, deepfakes and bots, an artist's greatest asset in the digital world is...

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