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The Great Escape announces new spotlight show for 2025

05 February 2025

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STRAP ORIGINALS PRESENTS PETER DOHERTY | WARMDUSCHER | TRAMPOLENE + MORE WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025 AS TGE EXPANDS INTO WEDNESDAY WITH FOUR DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASES PLUS...120+...

Max Richter: AI Copyright Hearing Statement

05 February 2025

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Today British composer, artist and activist Max Richter represented the arts industry by speaking at a UK evidence hearing on...

Dialled Industry announce free conference 22nd Feb, with NAINA (Apple Music), Anu (NTS), Pritt (BBC Radio), Anita Chibba (Diet Paratha) and more

05 February 2025

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DIALLED IN'S DIALLED INDUSTRY LAUNCHES CONFERENCE AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVES   THE DIALLED INDUSTRY CONFERENCE WILL TAKE...

FLG signs alternative rock duo Greywind

04 February 2025

Press release

FLG, the newly launched imprint of Frontiers Label Group, is thrilled to announce the signing of Greywind, the dynamic brother-sister...

Tom Poole launches Day job, a plugging and management agency

04 February 2025

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  Former Kartel Music Group Promotions Director, Tom Poole, has launched national radio plugging and artist management agency day job.    Poole's career...

Sam Fender announced as Ambassador of Record Store Day UK

04 February 2025

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"ME AND THE DOG" EP TO DROP EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE DAY ON SATURDAY 12th APRIL, FEATURING 2 BRAND NEW TRACKS   Record Store...

Wise Music appoints Dirk Lange as Managing Director of UK Rights Companies

04 February 2025

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  Wise Music Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dirk Lange to the role ofManaging Director of UK Rights...

'Could You Be Loved' tops list of Bob Marley's most played tracks In 21st century

04 February 2025

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To mark the reggae legend's 80th birthday, music licensing company PPL reveals his most played tracks in the UK     Bob Marley...

Election for Independent Representatives on BPI Council

04 February 2025

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  The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, today announces the names of the candidates...

Warner Bros. Discovery and Cutting Edge Group form JV to own and manage WBD's iconic music rights portfolio

03 February 2025

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Warner Bros and Cutting Edge partnering to enhance the music library's value Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) and Cutting Edge Group...

ReverbNation Launches Levels To Empower Independent Artists With Career Resources and Financial Support

03 February 2025

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ReverbNation (reverbnation.com), the trusted platform for independent musicians growing their careers, today announces Levels—a new, invite-only program designed to provide...

IMPF secures second round of EU funding

03 February 2025

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Grant will continue successful 'Network for Capacity Building of European Independent Music Publishers' initiatives. IMPF has received a second substantial grant...

Wise Music Group extends partnership with musician Hania Rani

03 February 2025

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Wise Music Group is delighted to announce that Berlin-based Bosworth Music GmbH has renewed its partnership with composer, pianist &...

BRITs Week 25: Clean Bandit reveal first wave of very special guests

03 February 2025

Press release

  Belen Aguilera, Dyo, Jess Glynne, LeoStayTrill, Lloyiso & Wes Nelson announced as first wave of 'friends' joining them on-stage  Support acts...

Apple Music kicks off Kendrick Lamar's Road to Halftime ahead of Super Bowl LIX

03 February 2025

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Tune in to the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show press conference for The Official Kendrick Lamar Interview on...

IDOL Signs US Labels Mexican Summer & Dom Recs as International Division Grows

31 January 2025

Press release

IDOL to service Mexican Summer artists Cate Le Bon, Jessica Pratt and Connan Mockasin, as well as Dom Recs’ first...

BMG acquires B612 publishing catalog, strengthening its portfolio with iconic hits from Reamonn and Glasperlenspiel

31 January 2025

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  BMG is pleased to announce the acquisition of B612’s publishing catalog, further enhancing its roster with works of the German...

Lemfreck, Chalk, Ruth Lyon and Harbinger among the 11 talented artists receiving the latest round of PPL Momentum Music Fund support

31 January 2025

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Artists from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland selected including recent industry award winners L E M F R E C...

Polygon Live LDN announces second wave of artists

31 January 2025

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Polygon Live LDN, the UK's largest outdoor spatial audio festival, announces second wave of artists, including MAX COOPER, Cosmo Sheldrake,...

Vinyl and packaging manufacturer, Key Production Group, reveals its predictions for vinyl and physical music releases in 2025

31 January 2025

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  For the first time in 20 years, physical music sales have grown year-on-year, as BPI figures report a 10% increase...

Applications open for the MMF & YouTube Music's 2025 Accelerator Programme for Music Managers

31 January 2025

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  The Music Managers Forum (MMF) and YouTube Music are delighted to announce that applications for the 7th year of the...

Mike Chester named General Manager of Warner Records

31 January 2025

Press release

  Mike Chester has been promoted to General Manager of Warner Records. He was most recently EVP of Promotion & Commerce....

JADE, Myles Smith, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party are first artists confirmed to perform at The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard

31 January 2025

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Nominations revealed last week via digital livestream The BRIT Awards 2025 with MastercardSaturday 1st March, The O2 arena in LondonHosted by...

The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard announces the opening of public voting for the five genre awards, exclusively on WhatsApp

31 January 2025

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The winners of Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act and R&B Act to be decided by music...

Tuned Global Partners with AudioShake to Bring AI-Powered Innovation to Music Services

30 January 2025

Press release

  By integrating AudioShake's groundbreaking stem separation and lyric transcription into its B2B platform, Tuned Global lets music-driven services do more...

McFLY return to Absolute for special 21st birthday LIVE album

30 January 2025

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McFLY have signed to Absolute Label Services for the release of their 21st birthday album, 21 LIVE. The 21 LIVE release...

Rough Bones expands into Afrobeat genre, opens new Lagos office

30 January 2025

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Label targets crossover opportunities between established and emerging Afrobeat talent, and prominent artists across UK and Europe.   Rough Bones, named Best...

Tom Gray re-elected as Chair of The Ivors Academy "There is unfinished business"

30 January 2025

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  Tom Gray has been re-elected as Chair of the Ivors Academy Board. Tom brings a wealth of experience and passion...

Various Artists Management announces appointment of Arwen Hunt

30 January 2025

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VARIOUS ARTISTS MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ARWEN HUNT TO HEAD OF AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND WITH EXPLANSION INTO MARKET AND OPENING OF SYDNEY OFFICE   VARIOUS...

The Featured Artists Coalition announces a UK Artist Touring Fund

30 January 2025

Press release

  Developed with the Musicians’ Union and Music Managers Forum, the UKAT Fund will act as a vehicle to distribute artist-allocated...

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