Notting Hill Music sign producer/writer Ian Barter 18 Apr 2024
Notting Hill Music are delighted to announce the signing of producer/writer Ian Barter to a long-term worldwide publishing agreement. Ian produced and co-wrote the upcoming Gabrielle album including the recent Radio 2 A-List single “A Place In Your Heart” as well as her brand new single “Sorry”. Ian is well-known for his work with Amy Winehouse, Paloma Faith & Dermot Kennedy amongst many others. Notting Hill Head of Creative Services, John Saunderson, says “As soon as we heard Ian was looking for a new publishing home we knew we wanted to bring him into the Notting Hill family. I can’t wait to get started on sourcing new opportunities and projects for him to work on and I’m really looking forward to hearing the music that comes out of those collaborations.”
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THE HEADLINES
Billboard’s 2024 International Power Players revealed (see News)
Hipgnosis board recommends new $1.6bn bid from Blackstone (see Business)
Should the state step in to save our live music scene? (see Features)
Gary Roden exits Co-op Live following troubled venue launch (see News)
Spotify talks growth, bundle royalties and short-video plans (see Digital)
BPI CEO calls on music industry and government to unite around 5 key priorities to support human artistry and sustainably promote British music (see News)
Hipgnosis Song Management fires back at Songs Fund board (see Business)
Blackstone bid for Hipgnosis receives backing from board (see Business)
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks Spotify records (see News)
Independence - what’s up with that BPI press release about 2023 music consumption? (see Comment)
Creator Remuneration Working Group meet for the first time (see News)
Concord's takeover of Hipgnosis (see Analysis)
Concord set to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund (see Business)