Christmas - CMU | the music business explained (Page 8)

Releases • 1 min read

The Darkness aim for Christmas number one with '(Christmas Time) Don't Let The Bells End'

Guitarist Dan Hawkins says The Darkness are going for the Christmas number one with '(Christmas Time) Don't Let The Bells End', rather than releasing it earlier.…

CMU Editorial • 30 Sep 2003

Gigs & Festivals

Pop acts lined up for Christmas In Popworld concert

Westlife, Gareth Gates and Girls Aloud are among the acts performing at the Christmas In Popworld concert at Wembley Arena on 2 December.…

CMU Editorial • 30 Sep 2003

ITV • 1 min read

Unknown Pop Idol favourite leads bookies’ Christmas number one odds

William Hill make the 2003 Pop Idol winner 4/1 favourite for the Christmas number one, with Fame Academy’s winner next at 7/1 and a long list of other acts.…

CMU Editorial • 01 Sep 2003

Madonna

Madonna box set due for Christmas

A Madonna box set featuring two CDs and two DVDs covering her career is due for Christmas, including a 20-track greatest hits collection.…

CMU Editorial • 28 Aug 2003

Napster • 1 min read

Roxio to relaunch Napster before Christmas with deals from all majors

Roxio Inc will relaunch Napster before Christmas with around 500,000 tracks, after signing deals with all the majors and key independents, offering downloads and subscriptions.…

CMU Editorial • 29 Jul 2003

Releases

Brush aiming for Christmas number one

The company that owns Basil Brush's rights is planning a novelty Christmas release, with William Hill offering 50-1 on him topping the chart.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Mar 2003

Industry People

Happy Christmas and a very merry Hogmanay

CMU Daily signs off for the year, promising the Albums and Singles of 2002 on Monday and returning on 2 January.…

CMU Editorial • 20 Dec 2002

Girls Aloud

Girls move up in Christmas number one race

Bookmakers have shortened the odds on Girls Aloud for the Christmas number one, now just behind One True Voice after a mixed response to the boy band's single.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Dec 2002

The White Stripes

White Stripes release limited edition Christmas single

The White Stripes release a limited 7-inch Christmas single on Monday, with only 1000 copies pressed in the UK by XL.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Dec 2002

BPI • 1 min read

Industry steps up anti-piracy measures in lead up to Christmas

The BPI is stepping up anti-piracy raids with trading standards and police ahead of Christmas, urging shoppers to avoid counterfeit CDs.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Dec 2002

Liam Gallagher • 1 min read

Death in Vegas second favourite for Christmas number one

Bookmakers William Hill's make One True Voice near-certain Christmas number one, with Death in Vegas' 'Scorpio Rising' second favourite to be the best seller.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Dec 2002

Gigs & Festivals

Weatherhall announces Christmas date

Andy Weatherhall's Haywire Christmas party takes place at London's Fortress Studios on 6 Dec, with tickets at £10 in advance.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Nov 2002