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TicketSellers and ecolibrium collaborate on UK festival industry’s largest ever travel data survey

06 February 2024

Press release

TicketSellers and ecolibrium announce the beginning of a 3-year partnership to conduct the UK Festival Industry’s largest ever travel data...

BPI response to Government response to the AI Regulation White Paper consultation

06 February 2024

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"The music industry has consistently advocated a progressive approach to AI that will allow both the creative and tech sectors to grow...

UD strikes new strategic partnerships with Converse, Sony Music UK and Soho House Foundation to champion the next generation of young Black talent

05 February 2024

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The Black-led music organisation makes new senior appointments ahead of its 25th anniversary   Ahead of its 25th anniversary kickstarting later this year,...

Karen Vincent appointed to lead Warner Music Denmark

05 February 2024

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  Karen Vincent has been promoted to become General Manager of Warner Music Denmark.  She will be based in Copenhagen and...

NQ announces agreements with Columbia Records UK and The Orchard

05 February 2024

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International talent and entertainment company NQ today announced a new partnership with Columbia Records UK and a global distribution agreement with The Orchard. The partnership...

AO Arena redevelopment drives capacity increase to 23k including massive 100% increase in standing floor

05 February 2024

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WITH FINAL COMPLETION OF £50M TRANSFORMATION SCHEDULED FOR MARCH ’24 AO ARENA REMAINS ONE OF THE BIGGEST IN THE UK...

Epitaph/Anti Europe has announced Laura Pratt has joined them as Digital Marketing Manager

05 February 2024

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Epitaph/Anti Europe has announced Laura Pratt has joined them as Digital Marketing Manager and will be part of the European...

JUKEBOX: PR & Marketing agency turns 15 with announcement of new divisions and appointments

05 February 2024

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Over the past 15 years, Jukebox has evolved from a small press agency servicing local underground techno events, to a...

A Greener Future Appoints New General Manager David Hopkins

05 February 2024

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  Sustainable event pioneers A Greener Future (AGF) have appointed David Hopkins as the new General Manager. David brings a wealth of...

Industry leaders join ILMC 36 line-up

05 February 2024

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Peter Schwenkow, Barrie Marshall, Chris Bray, Marsha Vlasic, Jim King, Obi Asika, Anna Sjolund and Craig Stanley all confirmed   Eight more...

Warner Chappell Music appoint Lina Tebbs as Director, UK Production Music

05 February 2024

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    Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has today announced Lina Tebbs has joined the company...

Lords report on LLMs - BPI response comment

04 February 2024

Press release

"The Lords Communications Committee rightly recognises the importance of intellectual property rights in enabling creativity and incentivising innovation – central...

Megan Thee Stallion & Warner Music Group announce innovative agreement

04 February 2024

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MEGAN THEE STALLION & WARNER MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE INNOVATIVE AGREEMENT TO ENABLE THE HOUSTON NATIVE TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE WHILE WORKING...

IFPI statement on unanimous vote in the COREPER (EU Ambassadors) meeting endorsing the EU AI Act

04 February 2024

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  "The Council's unanimous approval of the EU AI Act marks an important step forward in helping to protect creators in the...

Boygenius receives the second annual Universal Music Group x Reverb Amplifier Award

02 February 2024

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The "Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award" was created to recognize artists that have shown an outstanding commitment to...

YouTube passed 100 million Music and Premium subscribers

02 February 2024

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THANK YOU FOR 100 MILLION. Today – thanks to your partnership – we're celebrating: YouTube passed 100 million Music and Premium subscribers,...

Joeboy and his Young Legend label sign deal with Warner Music

02 February 2024

Press release

Move is the latest development in the global music company's activity in West Africa    Joeboy, the 26-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter who has...

Merck Mercuriadis to become Chairman of Hipgnosis Song Management; Ben Katovsky to be appointed Chief Executive Officer

02 February 2024

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Company founder, Merck Mercuriadis to become Chairman of Hipgnosis Song Management; Ben Katovsky to be appointed Chief Executive Officer Merck Mercuriadis,...

Armada Music Signs British Talent Will Clarke, Shares First Single

02 February 2024

Press release

Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world, today announced it has signed a long-term deal with...

Clara Amfo, Maya Jama & Roman Kemp to host The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard

02 February 2024

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The BRIT Awards 2024 with MastercardSaturday 2nd March, The O2 arena in LondonExclusively broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX    The BRIT Awards...

Vinyl and packaging manufacturer, Key Production Group, reveals its predictions for vinyl and physical music releases in 2024

01 February 2024

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Viva la vinyl. It’s fair to say the ‘vinyl revolution’ has gone from strength to strength and continues to shake...

Women surpass 50% representation milestone on music industry trade boards, new ‘Seat at the Table’ report finds

01 February 2024

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The trade organisations included in the Women in CTRL report have achieved the gender and ethnicity targets set out in...

TuneCore collaborates with Amazon Music UK and Metropolis Studios to offer free studio time for self-releasing artists

01 February 2024

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

Blue Raincoat Music Announce Global Publishing Deal with Ian Broudie

01 February 2024

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Agreement to Cover Majority of Catalogue including Lightning Seeds Blue Raincoat Music, which is part of the Reservoir group of companies,...

AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets

01 February 2024

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5% For Festivals campaign launched at AIF Festival Congress. AIF CEO tells UK Government: ‘36 UK festivals cancelled in 2023, 6...

Access Industry launches across the country

01 February 2024

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ACCESS INDUSTRY LAUNCHES ACROSS THE COUNTRY: SPEARHEADING CREATIVE AND DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIPS TO REVOLUTIONISE RECRUITMENT FOR EMPLOYERS AND TALENT   CONNECTING EXCEPTIONAL TALENT WITH...

Natasha Billing joins Warner Music UK as SVP, Commercial and Data Insight

01 February 2024

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Nick Allum promoted to VP, Data and Insight Natasha Billing has been appointed SVP, Commercial and Data Insight at Warner Music...

BIMM Group expands reach in the creative arts sector with acquisition of MetFilm School to become leading provider of undergraduate film courses

01 February 2024

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BIMM Group, who own BIMM University, are pleased to announce its acquisition of MetFilm School. This marks a significant milestone...

Heart leads Global to record audience high

01 February 2024

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GLOBAL GROWS IN ALL METRICS BEST EVER AUDIENCE SHARE FOR GLOBAL GLOBAL IS THE UK’S NUMBER ONE COMMERCIAL RADIO COMPANY WITH 26.6m WEEKLY...

DiMA Statement on Release of UK Contract Transparency Code

01 February 2024

Press release

Today, the UK government released its long-awaited Contract Transparency Code. The Code stems from DCMS inquiries into the music industry, and...

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