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Jameson Rodgers Signs Global Deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Relative Music Group

14 February 2025

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  Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with Relative Music Group, announced today the signing of multi-platinum country singer, songwriter and...

ADA signs partnership with neoclassical Berlin label Aemeralds

13 February 2025

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  ADA, Warner Music Group's global independent music distribution and artist services arm has partnered with Berlin-based neoclassical label Aemeralds. Founded...

Nigerian Singer-Songwriter Tems Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group as a Club Partner

13 February 2025

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The globally celebrated artist and cultural icon Tems brings her passion for creativity and community to SDFC   San Diego FC (SDFC)...

Concord Music Publishing signs country artist-songwriter Cole Goodwin

13 February 2025

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  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of rising country artist-songwriter Cole Goodwin. The worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately, includes his full catalog...

Music Venue Trust announce six new patrons

13 February 2025

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Kate Nash, Summer Marshall, Sian Berry MP , Neal Thompson, Robert Kilpatrick and Colin Newman join Growing List of Grassroots...

Little Simz announced as curator of Meltdown 2025

13 February 2025

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The Southbank Centre has announced Little Simz as the curator of the 30th edition of its iconic contemporary music festival, Meltdown.  Joining an unparalleled list...

David Gilmour, Rick Astley, Idles and Soul Ii Soul first winners of O2 Silver Clef Awards 2025

13 February 2025

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ANNOUNCED BY NORDOFF AND ROBBINS MUSIC THERAPY Prestigious annual music award ceremony to honour legendary artists for their contributions to music...

The Ivors Academy Launches New Flagship Summit

13 February 2025

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20th May 2025BFI IMAX Waterloo, London   The Ivors Academy has launched a new flagship Summit to equip songwriters and composers with practical...

ARMC Announces Pre-Conference Roadshows in Collaboration with AlphaTheta

13 February 2025

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The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) is thrilled to announce its continued collaboration with long-standing partner AlphaTheta, on a dynamic...

TuneCore Names Kevin Ferguson as Senior Vice President, Technology

13 February 2025

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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 named...

Major Industry Event to Showcase Leicester’s Credentials as a Music City

13 February 2025

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The Leicester Music Conference on February 28 will see a host of leading industry names come together to supercharge the...

The London Music Fund and YouTube to expand ground-breaking Amplify funding programme to Liverpool in 2025

12 February 2025

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  Award-winning music education charity, the London Music Fund announces an expansion of its grassroots funding programme in partnership with YouTube. This fund...

Tomas Talarico appointed Managing Director of Warner Music Southern Cone

12 February 2025

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Respected exec Guillermo Castellani has stepped down   Tomás Talarico has been named as the new Managing Director of Warner Music Southern...

Impala pays tribute to board member Horst Weidenmuller, CEO and founder of !K7 Music and founder of Impala's sustainability task force

12 February 2025

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The board of IMPALA celebrates the life of Horst Weidenmüller, noting his legacy for the independent music sector as IMPALA...

Ballantine's re-appoint M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment

12 February 2025

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After a fiercely competitive pitch process that started with 5 agencies, Ballantine's has re-appointed M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment for...

Vicki McCall launches new radio promotions company, On Aire

12 February 2025

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Respected radio promotions executive, Vicki McCall, has launched her new company, On Aire. With nearly a decade of experience in the...

Warner Music Group completes its acquisition of Africori

12 February 2025

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Africori Founder, Yoel Kenan, will continue as CEO   Warner Music Group (WMG) has today announced that it has completed its full...

The Hello Group Publishing Renews Global Deal With Sony Music Publishing

12 February 2025

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  The Hello Group Publishing and Sony Music Publishing Benelux today announced the renewal of their multi-year creative partnership. The deal...

From Side Hustle to Spotlight: How GigSalad Helps Performers Book More Events

12 February 2025

Press release

  Any event can be elevated with the right live entertainment. With over 110,000 entertainers and vendors spanning 500+ categories of...

Believe UK signs SL, Cristale and Strandz

12 February 2025

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Company inks service and distribution deals with key artists in hip hop and rap.   The UK office of Believe, one of...

Sandra Schembri, CEO of Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy appointed new Chair of Power of Music Consortium - takes over from Tom Kiehl from UK Music

12 February 2025

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The Power of Music Consortium (for health and wellbeing) has appointed a new Chair, Sandra Schembri, CEO of Nordoff and...

Sabrina Carpenter to receive prestigious Global Success award and perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard

11 February 2025

Press release

Joining previously announced performers JADE, Myles Smith, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party Today's news was revealed exclusively on...

Universal Music Greater China strikes exclusive global alliance with Liu Huan, timeless icon of Chinese pop music

11 February 2025

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  Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announces...

UK electro-punk act Shelf Lives sign worldwide admin agreement with Cooking Vinyl Publishing

11 February 2025

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Cooking Vinyl Publishing is delighted to announce the signing of UK electro punk duo Shelf Lives to a worldwide administration...

Alfonso Perez-Soto and Michael Lobiondo appointed to Corporate Development team at WMG

11 February 2025

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Pair provide dealmaking expertise across recorded music and music publishing    Warner Music Group (WMG) has strengthened its Corporate Development team, with...

Reading & Leeds Announces Biggest Camping Overhaul in UK Festival History

11 February 2025

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Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds Festival have announced details of a historic overhaul to its camping offering - marking...

Night Time Economy Market Tracker Report: £153.91bn Industry Faces Growth Slowdown Amid Rising Costs & Tax Increases

10 February 2025

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  The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and CGA by NIQ have launched a quarterly Night Time Economy Market Monitor. This...

Concord Music Publishing announces promotions of Kourtney Kirkpatrick and Matt Turner

08 February 2025

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Promotions from Concord Music Publishing’s Sync and A&R team in Nashville boost recent successes from the catalog and active roster    Today, Concord...

Downtown Music Publishing Extends Partnership with Tori Amos Amid Raft of Renewals

07 February 2025

Press release

Downtown Music Publishing Build on Success with Expanded Partnerships Worldwide, including Tori Amos, Tim Kellett, Remi Kabaka, Les Claypool and...

Warner Music Group and Spotify Announce New Multi-Year Agreement to Fuel Growth and Innovation

07 February 2025

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Spotify and Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) today announced a new, multi-year agreement, which covers both Recorded Music and Music...

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