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Nadia Khan appointed as Chair of EarthPercent

28 March 2024

Press release

  EarthPercent, the charity which harnesses the power of the music industry to support the most impactful climate organisations around the...

Showcasing diversity in the European independent music scene - Impala's 100 Artists to Watch for 2024 in collaboration with YouTube

28 March 2024

Press release

  For the third year in a row, IMPALA returns with its highly anticipated 100 Artists to Watch 2024 edition in...

Taylor Swift, SEVENTEEN and Morgan Wallen top IFPI Global Album Charts

28 March 2024

Press release

IFPI releases three more Global Charts for 2023, celebrating the biggest albums of the year across different formats  SEVENTEEN, who reached...

Wise Music Group sign Portico Quartet

28 March 2024

Press release

  Wise Music Group announces the signing of Portico Quartet to the global independent publishing group, as they join the roster...

Universal Music Group and Spotify Expand Strategic Relationship

28 March 2024

Press release

Companies to collaborate on new promotional and social tools to help artists and songwriters drive interaction and excitement around new...

Jordan Rakei announced as the inaugural ‘Artist In Residence’ at Abbey Road Studios

27 March 2024

Press release

Today (27th March), Jordan Rakei has been announced as the first ever ‘Artist In Residence’ at London’s iconic Abbey Road...

Miraval’s Mystery Vinyl [Music For Your Tastebuds] Pop Up Record Shop From Record Store Day & Studio By Miraval

27 March 2024

Press release

  Record Store Day and Studio by Miraval team up to launch pop-up record shop on Wednesday 17th April  Vinyl enthusiasts have the...

Jarvis Cocker and Darcus Beese OBE among keynote speakers revealed for the Great Escape Conference

27 March 2024

Press release

TOM GRAY AND YOLANDA BROWN ALSO REVEALED FOR KEYNOTES  PLUS  AIM JOIN AS A CONFERENCE COLLABORATOR  DOZENS MORE SPEAKERS     The Great Escape has announced...

PPL pays out £18.8 million of international revenue in Q1 distribution

27 March 2024

Press release

In today’s Q1 distribution of international revenue, PPL is paying £18.8 million to over 22,000 performers and recording rights holders....

TCE Presents & Broadwick group announce partnership

26 March 2024

Press release

TCE PRESENTS & BROADWICK ISSUE A JOINT STATEMENT: Pioneering spaces and culture group 'Broadwick', and New York's leading event design company...

Manana Music Management launch new full service venture for Scotland's electronic music scene

26 March 2024

Press release

Mañana Music Management, the Glasgow-based management company behind Joesef, t e s t p r e s s, Theo Bleak and Citizen Papes are...

Soundmouse by Orfium appointed official music reporting partner for South Korean broadcast industry

26 March 2024

Press release

Soundmouse by Orfium will enable music creators and rights holders in the world’s seventh largest music market to receive accurate...

Loop.Fans launches Web3 Music Awards - Helping Emerging Artists Grow through AI and Blockchain Technology

26 March 2024

Press release

Website | Awards Loop.Fans is here to empower both Artists and SuperFans by leveraging the power of the latest Web3, AI...

GENIE (Gender Equality Networks in Europe) Project Launch

26 March 2024

Press release

Launch Date: 2 April 2024 www.geniedatabase.comInstagram: @geniedatabase   Gender equality activist and researcher Grace Goodwin launches GENIE (Gender Equality Networks in Europe),...

Teddy Swims signs to Warner Chappell Music

26 March 2024

Press release

Powerhouse Vocalist Hit No. 1 On The Billboard Hot 100 This Week With His Global Smash “Lose Control” Warner Chappell Music...

So.Co Image of Music Awards 2024 winners announced

26 March 2024

Press release

  VIEW IMAGES HERE   Winners of seven categories unveiled at lively event in London Fearghal McGlinchey crowned Music Photographer of the Year McGlinchey also...

Concord Music Publishing signs legendary soul singer and songwriter William Bell

26 March 2024

Press release

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of iconic soul singer-songwriter, legend of Stax Records and Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductee William...

Grassroots music inquiry - FAC comment

26 March 2024

Press release

Today, the Culture Media & Sport Committee held three evidence sessions to explore the ongoing crisis in the grassroots music sector, after 125...

Bruce Springsteen to become a Fellow of the Ivors Academy

26 March 2024

Press release

SPRINGSTEEN MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER TO RECEIVE THE HONOUR FELLOWSHIP RECOGNISES HIS INFLUENCE AND IMPACT ON THE CRAFT...

The Radio Academy announces nominees for ARIAS 2024

26 March 2024

Press release

Hosted by Alice Levine & Romesh Ranganathan, plus backstage interviews with Sam Thompson       The Radio Academy today reveals the 211 nominees that will be recognised at the...

Hybe and Universal Music Group announce new global alliance

26 March 2024

Press release

The new global agreement will give UMG exclusive distribution rights across HYBE's roster of artists and labels HYBE today announced an...

Rewind and Fast Forward: Keychange announces Impact Evaluation Report

25 March 2024

Press release

Rewind and Fast Forward: Keychange announces Impact Evaluation Report (2018 - 2023) and unveils Keychange Manifesto 2.0 Celebrating 5 years of...

Calling All Music Creators! UK Music Needs Your Help

25 March 2024

Press release

UK Music is launching its 2024 economic survey for music creators. As the collective voice for the UK music industry, UK Music...

AIF statement on Shindig Festival closure

25 March 2024

Press release

Comment from AIF CEO John Rostron on Shindig Festival's announcement that its 2024 edition will be its last. This is now the 28th...

Royal Albert Hall’s songwriter showcase goes national

25 March 2024

Press release

The Royal Albert Hall’s ‘Future Makers’ programme, for musicians aged 14 to 19 who write their own music, is going...

FKP Scorpio UK & Communion Presents announce formation of Communion One

25 March 2024

Press release

THE TWO COMPANIES JOIN FORCES AS LIVE PROMOTERS FOR LIKES OF ED SHEERAN, SAM FENDER, NOAH KAHAN, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, LEWIS...

Turn on, tune in, rock out: introducing the UK's newest music television destination - Staccs TV

21 March 2024

Press release

  Staccs TV will offer high-quality music videos, concert clips, exclusive recordings and original programming - on Samsung TV Plus Staccs TV...

Yolanda Brown breaks a Guinness World Records title

21 March 2024

Press release

  THE MOST MONEY RAISED BY A RESTAURANT ON KICKSTARTER WORLDWIDE   YOLANDA BROWN OBE DL PUSHES BOUNDARIES AND RAISES QUARTER OF A MILLION...

Abbey Road voted the most iconic album cover of all time

21 March 2024

Press release

  Whether you have albums on vinyl or spy the album covers while using Spotify, some are immediately recognisable. A recent study asked...

Musicians made $16.4M in commission-free sales through their websites powered by Bandzoogle in 2023

21 March 2024

Press release

Music website platform Bandzoogle announced that in 2023 musicians made over $16.4M in commission-free revenue using the platform’s direct-to-fan sales tools....

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