Production music firm FreshTracks launches UK division
Czech-based Studio Fontana has launched a UK division of its production music business FreshTracks, led by former BMG and Universal executive John Clifford.…
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Believe UK announces three promotions
Music distributor Believe has promoted Ben Rimmer, Malena Wolfer and Panos Polimatidis within its UK team, following the hire of Karishma Anand as MD of Operations.…
Glastonbury Festival secures permanent planning permission from local council
Glastonbury Festival has secured permanent planning permission from Mendip District Council, replacing rolling temporary permission that was due to expire in 2024.…
6 Music announces rejig to evening schedule from June
BBC 6 Music is launching a daily version of 'New Music Fix' from June, with Marc Riley and Gideon Coe's shows merging into a single late-evening programme.…
Former EMI and Sony Music exec launches new music business consultancy
Former Sony Music executive Mark Collen has launched Night Manager Entertainment, a consultancy offering strategic leadership and international marketing to music businesses.…
One Liners: Beatport, BTS, Diplo, Caroline Polachek
Roundup including Beatport's new Chief Community Officer, BTS member Suga releasing mixtapes on streaming, Diplo's new country project and more.…
Record industry welcomes ruling against youtube-dl in German courts
The Hamburg Regional Court has issued an injunction against the youtube-dl web page, a ruling the record industry has welcomed as a blow to stream-ripping.…
Coachella settles trademark lawsuit against Coachillin companies
Goldenvoice has settled much of its trademark lawsuit against companies using the Coachillin name, though Coachillin Brands LLC is not part of the deal.…
Spotify closes down standalone live-audio app
Spotify is closing its standalone live-audio app Spotify Live, while saying it will continue exploring live artist-fan interactions such as listening parties.…
Rock Sound under new ownership
Rock Sound magazine has been acquired by Whynow Media after facing closure in January, relaunching its website and online store.…
Madonna leads the tributes to Seymour Stein
Madonna has paid tribute to Seymour Stein, the Sire Records founder who died aged 80, recalling how he signed her to the label.…
One Liners: Wise Music, Believe, Resident Advisor
Wise Music acquires a controlling stake in Edition Peters Group, Roberto Neri joins Believe Publishing, and Resident Advisor appoints a Chief Impact And Culture Officer.…