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New initiative, The Alternative Conservatoire is offering transformational solutions for the future of music education

15 May 2024

Press release

  The Alternative Conservatoire is a multi-disciplinary accelerator course for young music creators who defy conventional categorisation Partnerships with Nonclassical, GOKUMI Ensemble,...

PMY Group and Audoo announce global partnership, audio meter integration enhances public performance reporting at large-scale events

15 May 2024

Press release

   Partnership sees the Audoo Audio Meter™ integrated into tech stacks at major events.  This rollout bolsters Audoo's global expansion, and mission...

The Script sign global deal with BMG

15 May 2024

Press release

  The Script are set to embark upon a fresh chapter in their hugely successful career with the news that they...

Ralph W Peer named Managing Director of Peermusic UK

15 May 2024

Press release

  Ralph W. Peer has been named Managing Director, peermusic UK, expanding his role within the world’s premiere independent music publishing firm...

Sun Label Group Launches to Honor Musical Legacies and Shape the Future of Sound

15 May 2024

Press release

Celebrating 160 Years of Musical Heritage with a Vision for Tomorrow   Sun Label Group has officially launched under its parent company, Primary Wave...

FKP Scorpio Entertainment (FKPE) announces major UK & European expansion plans

14 May 2024

Press release

FKP SCORPIO ENTERTAINMENT (FKPE) ANNOUNCES MAJOR UK & EUROPEAN EXPANSION PLANS FOR EXHIBITIONS, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, COMEDY, SPOKEN WORD AND SPECIAL...

Apple Music celebrates the greatest records ever made with the launch of inaugural 100 Best Albums list

14 May 2024

Press release

    A 10-day countdown kicks off today with the reveal of albums 100-91, featuring works from Solange; Tyler, The Creator; George...

AIMP Followup Statement on Spotify’s Bundling Plans, Cutting Publisher Royalties by Estimated $150m

14 May 2024

Press release

The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) — including Michael Lau (National Chair and New York Chapter President), Marc Caruso (Los Angeles...

UK trio Flo sign exclusively to PPL for international royalties collection

14 May 2024

Press release

  The BRITs-winning group FLO have agreed a deal with PPL for the collection of their international neighbouring rights royalties. The...

Could a soundtrack change Rishi Sunak's chances of election success?

14 May 2024

Press release

  'Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now' by McFadden & White is the soundtrack most likely to win voters back round for...

Downtown Music Launches Downtown Royalties & Financial Services Division

14 May 2024

Press release

Downtown Music (Downtown), the world's leading independent service provider to the global music industry, has today announced the launch of...

Soundful is the First AI Music Platform to Enable Stem Exporting Directly to Ableton Live

14 May 2024

Press release

In another first for the industry, Soundful, the generative AI music creation platform for singers, songwriters, producers, and content creators,...

Artist and songwriter Patrice Rushen signs global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

14 May 2024

Press release

  Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global publishing deal with 4x Grammy nominee and jazz/R&B star Patrice Rushen. She is...

Reservoir acquires catalog of 2Pac producer-songwriter Big D Evans

14 May 2024

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced the acquisition of the producer royalties and publishing...

Brighton Music Conference 2024 full programme

14 May 2024

Press release

A GUY CALLED GERALD, A MAN CALLED ADAM, CRAZY P, DJ PAULETTE, EROL ALKAN, FLAVA D, HEIDI, MR C, SAYTEK,...

Help Musicians and DJ Mag Partner to Accelerate Careers in Electronic Music

14 May 2024

Press release

  Help Musicians and DJ Mag join forces to drive forward the careers of 30 promising electronic music creators The 12-month accelerator...

The BPI Presents: In Tune with Talent

13 May 2024

Press release

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE keynote address and panel discussion chaired by BPI CSO Sophie Jones 16th May, 1pm–2pm: Leonardo Royal...

Huxley Hires Jordan Shepley as Associate Director of Publicity and Chisomo Phiri as Communications Manager

13 May 2024

Press release

Huxley have announced Jordan Shepley has joined as Associate Director of Publicity and Chisomo Phiri has joined as Communications Manager to support the company's ongoing growth.   Shepley will work alongside...

Live from the Ivors: Celebrate songwriters

13 May 2024

Press release

AMAZON MUSIC RETURNS TO BROADCAST LIVE BEHIND THE SCENES FROM THE IVORS 2024   FEATURING EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES FROM METTE, VICTORIA CANAL AND...

A New Era Unfolds: Proper Group Achieves Strategic Milestones, Sets Sights on Future Innovations Under Veteran Music Leadership

13 May 2024

Press release

  ● Shareholders endorse rebranding under Proper Group at 3rd May AGM  ● Proper Group further capitalises on four strategic areas –...

The Quietus counters current trends in music journalism with a regenerated website

13 May 2024

Press release

Music and culture institution The Quietus is relaunching today (Monday 13 May) with a brand new website and a striking...

MPs call for arena ticket levy and tax relief to stem tide of grassroots music venue closures

11 May 2024

Press release

A new levy on arena and stadium tickets and a cut in VAT are urgently needed to support grassroots music...

Culture Committee report on grassroots live music - statements

11 May 2024

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UK Music Interim Chief Executive Tom Kiehl said: “Grassroots music venues are a crucial part of the music industry’s ecosystem and...

The Arts Apocalypse - NEU & the MU among several organisations coming together to raise the alarm

11 May 2024

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A group of 14 organisations and artists from across the Arts and Education sectors have come together to raise the...

Music Venue Properties announce second purchase

10 May 2024

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THE FERRET IN PRESTON BECOMES SECOND ACQUISITION UNDER #OWNOURVENUES SCHEMEGroundbreaking Initiative Secures Long-Term Futures of Grassroots Music VenuesShares in the...

ClearBeats Solves Music Industry’s Biggest Challenge: Derivative Works Clearance With Accurate Rights Attribution at Scale

10 May 2024

Press release

Exposing an industry need, the newly launched service has been immediately adopted by labels, artists, and creator platforms   As the creator...

The Featured Artists Coalition and Amazon Music announce applications for 2024’s Step Up Fund

10 May 2024

Press release

Now entering its third year, Step Up will support up to 10 independent unsigned artists with grants of up to...

Downtown Music Plans to Advance $500M in Independent Music Through Bank of America Led Credit Facility

10 May 2024

Press release

Downtown Music (Downtown), the world's leading service provider to the global music industry, today announced a significant expansion in its...

LIVE Appoint LIVE Green Impact Consultant

10 May 2024

Press release

Ross Patel takes on Key Sustainability Role   LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 16 live music industry organisations...

Better Noise Music confirms 50% sale of catalog to Raven Capital in 2022

10 May 2024

Press release

BETTER NOISE MUSIC CONTINUES ITS ASCENT IN THE GLOBAL MUSIC INDUSTRY BY EXCITINGLY BUILDING ON ITS FORMIDABLE SUCCESS AND GEARING UP FOR...

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