DEALS
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Death metal band Pathology have signed a new deal with Agonia Records to release their first album since 2021 next year. "We are excited to announce our collaboration with Agonia Records for the release of our twelfth studio album", say the band. "The label hosts an array of immensely talented and heavy bands and we're honoured to join their esteemed roster. Our latest album is fully complete and we can't wait to unleash this powerful creation to our fans”.
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Live event security company Controlled Solutions Group is under new leadership following a management buyout by CEO Jeff Lee and COO Chris Cowell. “This MBO heralds a new era for the business”, says Lee. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to build on CSG’s fantastic legacy and bring our vision for the next chapter to life”.
APPOINTMENTS
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Lixue Shi has stepped down as Vice President of Tencent Music Entertainment. “On behalf of the company, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to Lixue for his contributions to our achievements throughout his tenure”, says Executive Chair Cussion Pang. “His dedicated efforts in advancing the development of Kuwo Music and long-form audio business have greatly enhanced our ability to offer users an enriched user experience. We are grateful for Lixue’s hard work and wish him the best in his future endeavours”.
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Music data platform Musixmatch has appointed Rio Caraeff as Chief Business Officer. “Rio is deeply passionate about the entire music ecosystem and his energy and excitement about his work has enabled his success at some of the most innovative and influential companies in our industry”, says CEO Max Ciociola.
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OutdoorArtsUK, which stages outdoor performances that feature theatre, dance, music and circus at festivals and other events, has announced Sho Shibata as its new Director. He will officially take up the role in February. “Outdoor Arts has the power to bring diverse communities together and inspire them with joy and wonder”, he says. “I think the sector is growing in importance right now, when communities are expecting to face multiple challenges for some time yet. I am determined to help the sector carry on delivering fantastic work and play their part in lifting the spirits of communities everywhere”.
MEDIA
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Claudia Winkleman has announced that she will step down from her BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday mornings in March next year. She will be replaced by Romesh Ranganathan. “It’s going to be fun”, he says. “Probably”.
LIVE BUSINESS
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The team behind Norwich-based multi-venue festival Wild Paths have announced the launch of a new festival next summer at the Raynham Estate in North Norfolk called Wild Fields. Wild Paths director Ben Street will work with Adam Driscoll - CEO of ATC Group and director of events company Vision Nine - on developing the new event, the first edition of which will take place from 15-18 Aug 2024.
EVENTS
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The Eurosonic Norderslaag music conference in the Netherlands has announced keynote speakers for its 2024 edition next month. They are: ATM Artists founder and former Chief Catalogue Officer at Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Amy Thomson; outgoing Mojo Concerts CEO John Mulder; and Managing Director of MIDiA Research, Mark Mulligan.
RELEASES
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Flo Milli has released new single ‘Never Lose Me’.
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Empress Of has released new single ‘Femenine’.