One Liners: SZA, Paramore, Gorillaz, more
Roundup of deals, appointments and releases including Dirty Hit's extended Ingrooves deal, AEG Presents hires, and new music from SZA, Paramore, Gorillaz and Florence And The Machine.…
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YolanDa Brown, Michelle Escoffery, Smade and David Marcus confirmed for Great Escape 2023 keynotes
Four keynote in-conversations have been confirmed for The Great Escape Conference 2023, featuring YolanDa Brown, Michelle Escoffery, Smade and Ticketmaster's David Marcus, held 10-13 May.…
Judiciary Committee in US House Of Representatives approves radio royalty proposals
The US House Judiciary Committee has approved the American Music Fairness Act, which would introduce a radio royalty for artists and labels, though it still faces opposition and a full House vote.…
BMG acquires Peter Frampton music rights
BMG has acquired rights to Peter Frampton's catalogue, covering his solo work and collaborations with artists including George Harrison and Ringo Starr.…
Spotify still market-leader in premium streaming, though Chinese services scoring impressive growth
MIDiA's annual report estimates Spotify remains the premium streaming market leader with 30.5% share, while Chinese services Tencent Music Entertainment and NetEase Cloud Music are growing fastest.…
BBC boss Tim Davie talks about an internet-centric future with fewer TV channels and radio stations
BBC director general Tim Davie has said the broadcaster must prepare for an internet-centric future in which standalone TV and radio channels become less relevant.…
UK Festival Awards takes place in Manchester
Manchester Pride was named Best Large Festival at the UK Festival Awards, with Steve Heap and Paul Reed receiving Outstanding Contribution Awards.…
One Liners: Lana Del Rey, Spinefarm, SBTRKT, more
Roundup including Iconic Artists Group's Dean Martin estate deal, Spinefarm's move to Iconic, Two Suns Creative's launch and several music industry appointments.…
BBC announces music TV programming over the festive break
The BBC has announced its festive music TV programming, including Radio 6 Music Festival performances, Lewis Capaldi's concert, Country Music At Christmas and a Tina Turner documentary on Christmas Day.…
Artists rally behind American Music Fairness Act ahead of Congressional meeting
Forty more artists have signed an open letter backing the American Music Fairness Act, which would introduce AM/FM radio royalties for artists and labels, ahead of a House Judiciary Committee session.…
AIM names Silvia Montello as new CEO
The Association Of Independent Music has appointed Silvia Montello as CEO, succeeding Paul Pacifico, who is leaving to join The Saudi Music Commission; she takes up the role in January.…
Dipesh Parmar and Amy Wheatley promoted to Columbia leadership roles
Sony Music UK has promoted Dipesh Parmar to President and Amy Wheatley to Managing Director of Columbia Records, with the Ministry Of Sound label now sitting under Columbia.…