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NEWS & PRESS
Peter Ratcliffe appointed BPI Director of Content Protection
Peter to lead BPI’s 16-strong Content Protection Unit, with the support of Niki Haywood, who is promoted to the role of Head of Operations The BPI, the association for UK record companies and labels, this week welcomes Peter Ratcliffe, who has been...more
Jukebox launches innovative new Personal Branding service for the music Industry
www.jukeboxpr.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr Jukebox has launched an innovative new Personal Branding service for the music industry and has already got proven results for a number of clients across the music, tech and Web3 sectors. The specialised personal branding and PR department is designed for...more
Wise Music Group signs exclusive publishing deal with Janus Rasmussen
Berlin-based Bosworth Music GmbH, part of Wise Music Group has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with producer, composer, and artist Janus Rasmussen. The solo output of Reykjavik-based producer Janus Rasmussen can be best understood as a distillation of his...more
2025 BRITs' trophy designer announced
GABRIEL MOSES REVEALED AS 2025 TROPHY DESIGNER 2025 AWARD CATEGORIES CONFIRMED THE BRIT AWARDS 2025 WITH MASTERCARDSATURDAY 1ST MARCH 2025 The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard today reveals that acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Gabriel Moses - whose collaborators include Skepta, Little Simz, Burberry and...more
WIN Expands Global Reach with First Visit to MENA Region
Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international organization connecting the global independent music community, has announced its first-ever official visit to the MENA region. This milestone initiative aims to raise awareness of WIN among independent music businesses in the Middle East...more
TikTok launches inaugural 'TikTok for Songwriters' event with global songwriters JADE and Kamille
TikTok's London headquarters was abuzz on Tuesday as superstar artists and songwriters JADE (@jadethirlwall) and Kamille (@kamilleofficial) joined TikTok with leading industry bodies, PRS for Music & The Ivors Academy at the inaugural TikTok For Songwriters event. The event highlighted TikTok's role as a global stage for songwriters, where over one...more
The Island Book of Records 1969-70 Volume 2
“impressively curated, forensically detailed… I enjoyed it immensely. I look forward to Volume 2”Neil McCormick - The Telegraph Best Music Books of 2023 “Like entering the record shop of your dreams” David Hepworth Following the release of the universally acclaimed Island Book of Records, archivist...more
Sentric signs admin agreement and JV with Scruff of the Neck
Sentric, part of Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, has signed a joint venture for future co-publishing opportunities and an administration agreement with Scruff of the Neck. Based in Manchester, UK, Scruff of the Neck is an established...more
ADA and Elegante Records Ink Global Distribution Deal
Elegante Records and ADA, the global independent music distribution and artist services arm of Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG), announced today a worldwide distribution agreement. This strategic collaboration combines the emerging talent of Elegante Records with ADA's expertise and international reach, further elevating the...more
AIM’s 2024 AGM: Gee Davy Appointed CEO & New Board Members Elected
Junior Foster (Because), Leah Ellis (Warp), Matt Bristow (Cherry Red) and Rachel Buswell (Domino) join board Panel on ‘Independent Influence’ featured Black Music Research Unit’s Mykaell Riley, untitled (recs)/fashion consultant Alex Putman and Restore the Music UK’s Polly Stepan Moore Partnership unveiled...more
New Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributes Record £7.6 Billion To UK Economy
UK music contribution to the UK economy in 2023 hit a record £7.6 billion. UK music exports revenue in 2023 hit a new high of £4.6 billion. Total UK music industry employment in 2023 reached a new high of 216,000. UK Music, the collective...more
AIF to launch skills programme for Welsh festivals and festival freelancers
Six month programme backed by Creative Wales funding. The Association of Independent Festivals is to launch a dedicated skills and development programme for Welsh music festivals and associated freelancers, backed by funding from Creative Wales. Spanning six months, The Welsh Music Festivals...more
SoundCloud Unveils Six New AI-Powered Tools to Democratize Music Creation for All Artists
Demonstrates Commitment to Ethical Use of AI Tools by Joining AI For Music’s “Principles for Music Creation with AI” SoundCloud is the best place for artists and fans to directly connect and share with music and today, we’re breaking down barriers...more
AllTrack Music Rights Launches Mechanical Rights Division
AllTrack Becomes the First U.S. PRO to Offer Integrated Performance and Mechanical Rights Services AllTrack, the digital-era performing rights organization (PRO) built to serve the independent music sector, has launched a mechanical rights division. This makes AllTrack the first and only...more
PRS Foundation and Amazon MGM Studios launch new targeted initiative 'Prelude' to support talented composers and address under-representation in media composition
Lucy Hackett, MIRARI, Rebekah Reid and Ruth Lyon, selected to receive £2,500 each in grant support and mentoring Prelude was launched at Kings Place with an In Conversation with Bastille's Dan Smith and Nainita Desai Nainita Desai, Sofia Hultquist and Tawiah announced...more
Culture Secretary statement on new record economic contribution of music industry
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "From global superstars like Harry Styles and Adele, internationally-renowned festivals like Glastonbury and Parklife and a huge range of vibrant subcultures, the music industry is a real British success story. These impressive new figures underline how vitally important it is to...more
Create Music Group Acquires Manchester-based Label Ostereo
Create Music Group, one of the world’s leading music and entertainment companies, announced today that it has acquired the Manchester, England-based record label and music publisher Ostereo. Founded in 2016 by Howard Murphy, Ostereo has successfully used data analytics to identify...more
IDOL signs Full Time Hobby & Hassle Records, hires UK DSP Editorial & Partnerships Manager
Deal covers digital distribution, marketing, international coordination and audience development IDOL to service new releases from Canty, Tunng, BRUTUS, Dead Pioneers, and more in the coming monthsHires ex-[PIAS] Rayen Gonzalez to support growing UK roster Independent distributor IDOL, which provides world-leading...more
A2IM announces partnership with beatBread
A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.) has announced a new partnership with beatBread. The partnership will bring leverage and flexibility to A2IM members with beatBread's transparent, data-driven funding solutions. beatBread offers a variety of funding options to enable...more
Wise Music Group extends partnership with Olafur Arnalds
Wise Music Group is delighted to announce that Berlin-based Bosworth Music GmbH has signed a further publishing agreement with the globally acclaimed Icelandic composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ólafur Arnalds for his entire back catalogue as well as new works. Arnalds...more
BBC Two and BBC Music announces Mariah meets Rylan
All we want for Christmas is Mariah Meets Rylan (1 x 55”) a world exclusive special for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer in December. Filmed on location in Los Angeles, the multi-platinum record selling, Grammy Award-winning artist Mariah Carey meets Rylan...more
Kanya King to Receive LIVEtime Achievement Award
MOBO Group Founder to be Recognised with Top Honour at 2024 LIVE Awards Kanya King CBE, Founder & CEO of the MOBO Group, has been announced as the 2024 recipient of the LIVEtime Achievement Award at the forthcoming LIVE Awards,...more
TikTok and ICE Announce New Long-Term Partnership to Benefit Songwriter Members
Today, TikTok and International Copyright Enterprise (ICE) are pleased to announce a new long term partnership which will continue to provide opportunities for societies, publishers, songwriters, producers and composers licensed through ICE. The partnership provides the foundation for ongoing strategic...more
Outernet and Tate premiere new work by trailblazing artist Samia Halaby with sound by Four Tet
Showing at The Now Building from 14 November 2024 Screening Times HERE In celebration of the opening of Tate Modern’s major new exhibition, Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet later this month, a new collaboration between Outernet London and Tate will bring the...more
SXSW London passes on sale to inaugural festival starting 21 November
Billboard Announced as First Official Festival Partner 500+ Passes Will Be Provided to Local Charities and Community Groups in East London SXSW London today announced it is open for business, with festival passes to its inaugural event going on sale Thursday, 21st November. Coming...more
Michelle Escoffery announced as Chair of the board of trustees at the Ivors Academy Trust
The Ivors Academy Trust, a registered charity independent from The Ivors Academy, is committed to supporting, educating, and nurturing the songwriters, composers and music creators who need it most. The Trust seeks to increase accessibility within the music industry by...more
NME Launches 'NME The Cover 2023-2024' - A Premium New Book Celebrating One Year of Championing Incredible Emerging Artists
Today, NME (nme.com) announces the release of NME The Cover 2023–2024 – a premium coffee-table book celebrating one year of NME's unrivalled support for the boldest, most exciting and inspiring emerging artists through its flagship franchise, The Cover. The book is available exclusively...more
Year round drug testing onsite at events across the UK introduced to reduce drug related harm by The Loop backed by NTIA
The Loop has started a new year-round programme to deliver its pioneering onsite drug testing at Drumsheds and The Warehouse Project, with testing in the autumn 2024 clubbing season to monitor trends in the drug market for safety. For the first...more
Jedd Katrancha Named Chief Creative Officer at Downtown Music Publishing, Marking Expanded Focus on Creative and Sync Strategy
Katrancha to lead creative efforts to unlock the full value of Downtown’s publishing catalog and bolster sync expertise on behalf of Downtown Music Publishing Downtown Music Publishing (DMP), the preferred music publishing partner for some of the world’s most beloved songwriters,...more
Paloma Faith, Riverman Management, Milk & Honey's Ant Hippsley and Finesse Foreva to be recognised at the 2024 Artist & Manager Awards
Other previously announced awardees include Pet Shop Boys & Angela Becker, Chase & Status & Sophie Kennard, Yungblud & Special Projects Music, SOPHIE, Cymande plus shortlists for Breakthrough Artist and Breakthrough Manager and Secret Weapon! Organised by the Music Managers Forum...more
THE HEADLINES
Stick or twist time – streaming’s innovation dilemma (see Comment)
UK Music releases annual economic report This Is Music 2024 (see Reports)
TikTok and ICE announce partnership to benefit songwriter members (see News)
The female music managers changing the industry’s tune (see Features)
Why Spotify’s growth in the Global South matters for the music industry (see Analysis)
Minister urges live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy to protect grassroots venues (see News)
Spotify reported continued subscriber growth (see Business)
Bill Ackman’s influence on Universal Music Group (see Analysis)
MMF publishes Management Deals Guide (see Reports)
Interscope: The making of a modern hit factory (see Features)
PRS for Music responds to accusations by PACE (see News)