DEALS
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Daniel Johns has signed a new publishing deal with BMG covering his entire songs catalogue. “There is nothing without a heartbeat that I value more than my songwriting catalogue”, says Johns. “Bringing my life’s work as a composer to BMG signifies the level of faith I have in this company and their people”.
LIVE BUSINESS
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Italian music company Artist First has launched a new concerts division, Artist First Live. “We have launched Artist First Live to work with great artists, domestic and international, who want to perform to Italian audiences”, says Artist First CEO Claudio Ferrante. “We are going to be very selective about who we work with to ensure we can fully focus on their individual needs and to offer a bespoke, transparent, collaborative service. Unlike some of the bigger promoters in Italy who have built their businesses purely on volume we are passionate about music and are approaching things in a much more artist-focused way”.
RELEASES
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Folly Group have released new single ‘I’ll Do What I Can’. Their new album ‘Down There!’ is out on 12 Jan 2024, and they will be touring the UK next spring.
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Sean Nicholas Savage has released new single ‘Say No’.
GIGS & TOURS
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Sampha is set to play London’s Alexandra Palace on 16 Apr 2024. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.
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Echo & The Bunnymen have announced a UK tour in March next year, including a performance at London’s Roundhouse on 8 Mar. Tickets are on sale now.
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Cast have announced UK tour dates in March next year, including a performance at London’s Kentish Town Forum. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.