Samantha Moy named head of BBC Radio 6 Music
The BBC has appointed Samantha Moy as Head Of Station at BBC Radio 6 Music, the latest station boss appointment in Controller Of Pop Lorna Clarke's management overhaul.…
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One liners: Bobby Sessions, Songkick, James Blake, more
Sony/ATV signs Bobby Sessions, Matador reorganises its staff, and James Blake, Gerard Way and Tiga and Hudson Mohawke release new music.…
MVT welcomes government clarification on planning reforms and the possible impact on venues
The Music Venue Trust has welcomed government assurances that planned planning reforms in England will not put grassroots music venues at risk.…
Scottish music industry forms taskforce to ensure it benefits from COVID funds
A new Scottish Commercial Music Industry Taskforce has written to culture minister Fiona Hyslop seeking assurances that commercial music businesses will benefit from COVID support funds.…
Ivors and MU hit out at the Epidemic Sound model to licensing music for video
The Ivors Academy and Musicians' Union criticise the Adobe and Epidemic Sound alliance as undermining composers' royalties, though Epidemic Sound disputes this.…
Universal to distribute Indian label Desi Melodies worldwide
Universal Music will distribute the past and future releases of Indian label Desi Melodies worldwide, with the first release due later this month.…
Music industry calls for clarity on government's £1.57 billion COVID support scheme for the creative sector
Music industry organisations welcome the £1.57 billion support package but seek clarity on how it will be shared and whether general COVID support will be extended.…
Warner Music announces telly and film projects alliance with Imagine Entertainment
Warner Music and Imagine Entertainment have announced a multi-year partnership to co-produce music-centred film and TV projects.…
Youth Music launches new music careers report and £2 million incubator fund
Youth Music has published a report on barriers to music careers and launched a £2 million fund offering grants to employers supporting young music industry talent.…
SiriusXM in talks to buy podcasting firm Stitcher
According to the Wall Street Journal, SiriusXM is in talks to buy podcasting firm Stitcher, worth around £300 million, as it expands its podcast business.…
UK government announces £1.57 billion support package for creative industries
The UK government has announced £1.57 billion of support for the arts and cultural sector, including music venues, hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.…
Music industry responds to UK government's creative industries support package
Music industry bodies including UK Music, the MVT and the BPI welcome the £1.57 billion creative industries support package while seeking further detail.…