Sharkey takes top role at British Music Rights
Feargal Sharkey has been appointed CEO of British Music Rights, succeeding Emma Pike, while Andy Heath becomes chairman.…
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Beggar's rejig
Beggars Group has restructured management, with Simon Halliday joining to head 4AD, Too Pure and Beggars Banquet, and XL Recordings launching its own PR department under Jon Wilkinson.…
eMusic renews Beggars and XL deals and adds new labels
Download service eMusic has renewed deals with Beggars Group, XL Recordings, Concord and ATO, and added six new labels, bringing its catalogue to 2.8 million tracks.…
AIM organises mission to China for UK indies
The Association Of Independent Music is running a mission to China from 8-14 Sep for UK indie labels, coinciding with the Beijing Pop Festival, with Beggars Group among those involved.…
Beggars buys Sanctuary's stake in Rough Trade
Beggars Group has acquired Sanctuary's stake in Rough Trade, with founders Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee backing the deal, which leaves the label independent.…
Universal will embrace Sanctuary 360 approach if takeover successful
Sources tell Billboard that Universal plans to keep Sanctuary's merchandising, agency and management businesses intact if its takeover succeeds, under CEO Frank Presland.…
New mobile music service launches
Omnifone's subscription MusicStation mobile service launches in Sweden via Telenor, with launches planned in many more markets including the UK.…
Beggars negotiating to buy into Rough Trade
Music Week reports the Beggars Group is looking into buying Sanctuary Group's 49% stake in Rough Trade, which Sanctuary has been considering selling.…
London investment fund invests in The Prodigy
Ingenious has invested £2 million via two venture capital trusts in The Prodigy's fifth album, released through a joint venture with Cooking Vinyl.…
IMPALA welcome European Commission deadline for SonyBMG ruling
IMPALA has welcomed the European Commission's reassessment of the Sony and Bertelsmann recorded music merger, with a provisional deadline of 1 March.…
Independents critical of YouTube licensing deal
Independent labels are reportedly unhappy that YouTube's licensing offer falls short of the deals given to the majors, with Merlin expected to negotiate collectively.…
Beggars Group restructures promotional team
The Beggars Group has restructured its press and promotions department to take advantage of digital promotion, and created a new role to strengthen live sector links.…