NME announces return to print
NME is returning to print with a six-times-a-year global magazine, distributed through Dawsons and artists, record stores and partners, five years after dropping its print edition.…
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Frances Moore to step down as IFPI CEO
Frances Moore has announced she will step down as CEO of IFPI at the end of 2023, having led the global record industry trade body since 2010, and will stay on until a successor is found.…
European music organisations call for EU-wide dialogue on cross-border touring
A group of European music organisations has urged EU member states to open a dialogue on cross-border touring, as Spain takes over the EU Council Presidency.…
One Liners: Britney Spears & Will.i.am, Zayn, YouTube Music, more
YouTube Music raises its monthly price to $10.99 in the US, Britney Spears and Will.i.am team up, and Warp signs Slauson Malone 1.…
Yves Saint Laurent selling Nirvana “vintage” t-shirts for thousands of pounds
YSL's Rive Droit store is selling vintage Nirvana t-shirts at prices reaching thousands of pounds, with the band having no involvement in the sales.…
Glasgow venue closes following strike action by staff
Glasgow venue The 13th Note has permanently closed after weekend strike action by staff over pay and health and safety, with owner Jacqueline Fennessy blaming the union.…
Live Nation denies Travis Scott's Egyptian pyramids show has been cancelled
Live Nation insists Travis Scott's planned show at the Giza pyramids will go ahead, despite reports that the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate had cancelled the licence.…
Queen receive BRIT Billion Award
Queen have received a BRIT Billion Award for passing one billion UK streams, marking the 50th anniversary of their debut album and the BPI's own founding year.…
Mushroom Group launches new booking agency MBA
Australia's Mushroom Group has launched booking agency MBA, led by Guven Yilmaz with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and a launch roster including Peking Duk and Bliss N Eso.…
SoundCloud partners with Sony on artist accelerator programme
SoundCloud is partnering with Sony's audio division on its First On SoundCloud accelerator, which this year features five emerging artists receiving mentoring, tools and marketing support.…
AIM Independent Music Awards announces nominations
Raye and Shygirl lead the nominations for the AIM Independent Music Awards, each with three nominations, with the ceremony at the Roundhouse on 26 Sep.…
One Liners: Melanie C, Abbey Road Studios, Noah Kahan, more
Roundup including Sally Davies appointed MD of Abbey Road Studios, a Lionesses anthem from Melanie C and others, and new releases from Noah Kahan and Post Malone, Ash and Molly Burch.…