Focus Wales teams up with Trac Cymru and Tŷ Cerdd on Welsh Music Abroad initiative
Focus Wales, Trac Cymru and Tŷ Cerdd have launched Welsh Music Abroad to promote Welsh music internationally, with a showcase at SXSW.…
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MU hits out a proposed cutbacks as BBC announces plans to revamp its classical music output
The BBC has announced a revamp of its classical output, including a 20% cut in salaried orchestral posts and the closure of the BBC Singers, prompting urgent talks with the Musicians' Union.…
IMPALA pays tribute to journalist Juliana Koranteng
IMPALA has paid tribute to journalist and media specialist Juliana Koranteng, who died last month, recognising her work including its 20MinutesWith podcast.…
One Liners: Wise Music, ERA, Angel Olsen, The Great Escape, more
Round-up of publishing deals, ERA's annual Yearbook, new releases and The Great Escape line-up additions.…
South Korean internet firm Kakao announces new bid to acquire nearly 40% of SM Entertainment
Kakao has launched a new bid to acquire 35% more of SM Entertainment, aiming for a 39.9% stake after the collapse of its earlier share deal.…
Bluesfest promoter issues statement about second controversy to hit 2023 edition
Bluesfest promoter Peter Noble has confirmed Sticky Fingers are no longer on the 2023 line-up after King Gizzard and Sampa The Great pulled out over the booking.…
North London councillor "disappointed" fifth Beyonce show announced at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium without licence in place
A Haringey councillor says she is disappointed that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium announced a fifth Beyoncé show, taking it beyond its six-concert annual licence allowance.…
One Liners: Loyle Carner, Sleaford Mods, Rough Trade Publishing, more
Sentric Music takes on Rough Trade Publishing's administration, Sleaford Mods release a track featuring Perry Farrell, and several other deals and releases are announced.…
Greatest Hits Radio moves Top Ten At Ten to 9am to accommodate big hire Ken Bruce
Greatest Hits Radio is moving its Top Ten At Ten feature to 9am and renaming it to make room for Ken Bruce's new 10am show.…
SM Entertainment cancels Kakao deal after Hybe-supported founder scores win in South Korean courts
SM Entertainment has cancelled its Kakao share deal after a South Korean court sided with founder Lee Soo-man, a result welcomed by his backer Hybe.…
The Jesus And Mary Chain settle with Warner Music in termination rights dispute
The Jesus And Mary Chain and Warner Music have settled a lawsuit over US copyright termination rights, ending the case before a court ruling.…
Grande asks judge to overturn $46.8 million ruling in copyright dispute with the major labels
ISP Grande Communications has asked a judge to overturn a $46.8 million jury ruling in favour of the major labels, or order a retrial.…