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£15 million boost for cultural venues to level up access to the arts across England

31 January 2024

Press release

  Fourth round of the Cultural Development Fund launched for cultural organisations across England to level up access to the arts,...

Industry transparency code on music streaming announced by Government

31 January 2024

Press release

The music industry has agreed a Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming.      - The Intellectual Property Office (IPO)...

The Register of Copyrights Begins Periodic Review of the Designation of The MLC and DLC

31 January 2024

Press release

In accordance with the Music Modernization Act, the Register must review the designation of The MLC and DLC every five...

US Copyright Office issues MLC NoI

31 January 2024

Press release

DiMA Statement on Commencement of MLC Redesignation Process The Mechanical Licensing Collective must be designated every 5 years   Today, the Notice of Inquiry for...

Sacem and GEMA unveil results of study on the impact of artificial intelligence in music

31 January 2024

Press release

Sacem (France's Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music) and GEMA (Germany's Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of...

Universal Music Group Agreement with TikTok to Expire on 31 January

31 January 2024

Press release

 An Open Letter to the Artist and Songwriter Community  Why We Must Call Time Out on TikTok    Our core mission is simple:...

BPI response to IPO announcement on industry transparency code on music streaming

31 January 2024

Press release

Welcoming the new Industry Transparency Code on Music Streaming, Dr Jo Twist OBE, BPI Chief Executive, said: "This landmark agreement, the first of...

UK gov publishes streaming transparency code - comment from AIM

31 January 2024

Press release

Gee Davy, COO of the AIM, said: "The Transparency Code is a milestone, with participants across the music sector uniting...

Ghetts, Sugababes and Cristale performing at 26th MOBO Awards

31 January 2024

Press release

SUGABABES TO RECEIVE MOBO IMPACT AWARD SHEFFIELD’s OWN DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILL TO RECEIVE MOBO PAVING THE WAY AWARD LIVE FROM UTILITA ARENA SHEFFIELDHOSTED...

Secret 7" unveils sleeve designers for 2024

31 January 2024

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  700 ARTISTS, DESIGNERS & CREATIVES HAVE PRODUCED 700 ONE-OF-A-KIND 7” RECORDS FOR WAR CHILDALL RECORDS TO BE EXHIBITED AT NOW...

The Performance Laboratory open at London’s Royal College Of Music

31 January 2024

Press release

THE PERFORMANCE SIMULATOR COMBINES STATE-OF-THE-ART ACOUSTIC & VISUAL GRAPHICS TO REFINE PERFORMANCES IN REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS   PLUS  PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE STRESS-INDUCING ENVIRONMENTS...

AURORA and GABRIELS added to BRITs Week 24 for War Child line-up

31 January 2024

Press release

Aitch, Ash, Baby Queen, Cian Ducrot, CMAT, Keane, The Last Dinner Party, Pendulum, Sleaford Mods, Venbee & You Me At...

Midɛm+ 24: The reference event for the music industry

31 January 2024

Press release

Over 10,000 festival-goers and 500 professionals attended the edition in Cannes    The latest edition of MIDƐM+ has just taken place in...

Misogyny in Music report - Rebecca Lucy Taylor comment

31 January 2024

Press release

Following the release of the Women and Equalities Committee’s Misogyny in Music report this week, Rebecca Lucy Taylor – Self...

Former Wichita Recordings Exec Vicky Eacott launches new project and Label Management agency Hit Reset

30 January 2024

Press release

Today (January 30th) marks the launch of Hit Reset, a new project & label management company headed up by Vicky...

Victor Ray signs to Decca

30 January 2024

Press release

THE SELF-MADE STAR FROM NEWCASTLE WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE OF MILLIONS “..a phenomenon” - Clash “..impassioned singing and lyrics of wit and gritty candour” - Sunday...

Meltdown 2024: Chaka Khan announced as festival curator as icon celebrates 50 years of music

30 January 2024

Press release

The Southbank Centre today announces that iconic singer and musician Chaka Khan will be the 29th curator of its annual contemporary music festival, Meltdown.  Chaka Khan’s...

Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell’s estates given approval to proceed to trial in copyright infringement claims against Sony and Experience Hendrix

30 January 2024

Press release

  Sony Music has failed in its latest attempt to prevent the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell pursuing their...

National Album Day returns on Saturday 19 October

30 January 2024

Press release

Celebrating Great British Groups   National Album Day returns on Saturday 19th October 2024 and this year will be themed around Great British Groups, following previous editions that...

Urgent action required to tackle ‘endemic’ misogyny faced by women in the music industry, WEC warns

30 January 2024

Press release

  Women pursuing careers in music face “endemic” misogyny and discrimination in a sector dominated by self-employment and gendered power imbalances,...

UK Music Responds To New Report From MPs Demanding Action To Tackle Misogyny In Music

30 January 2024

Press release

UK Music Interim Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has responded to a new report from MPs that demands urgent action to...

BPI response to WEC report on misogyny faced by women in the music industry

30 January 2024

Press release

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE and BPI Chair YolanDa Brown OBE DL, said in a joint statement: “Misogyny in music...

Record-breaking RAYE confirmed to perform at The BRITs 2024

30 January 2024

Press release

Seven BRIT nominations including Artist of the Year and Mastercard Album of the Year The BRIT Awards 2024 with MastercardSaturday 2nd...

Lovejoy announced as winners of MTV Push UK & IRE 2024

30 January 2024

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MTV Push UK & IRE nominees have been eagerly competing this January to secure the public’s vote and reach the...

Rebecca Ferguson quote: responding to Misogyny in Music report

30 January 2024

Press release

Rebecca Ferguson, Board Director of The Ivors Academy, who gave evidence to the Committee said: "I welcome the recommendations of the...

Misogyny in Music Report - Association of Independent Music comments

30 January 2024

Press release

Silvia Montello, CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM):“The Misogyny in Music report makes for uncomfortable but sadly unsurprising...

Black Lives in Music - Response to Misogyny In Music Parliamentary inquiry

30 January 2024

Press release

Report published today by the House of Commons’ Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) The first inquiry of its kind, WEC warn...

Warner Music Group releases 2023 Annual ESG Impact Report

30 January 2024

Press release

2023 report highlights progress on reducing environmental impacts, including committing to 100% renewable energy for global offices by 2030, co-founding...

Five-time Grammy nominee Coco Jones signs publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

30 January 2024

Press release

  Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with hit R&B singer/songwriter Coco Jones. Her highly acclaimed EP,...

Masterchannel and Cyanite join Music.AI’s platform for stackable AI modules

30 January 2024

Press release

Providing its hard-won expertise to help other companies instantly connect to AI The rapid development of AI resulted in a range...

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