Howard Goodall becomes composer in residence at Classic FM
Composer Howard Goodall joins Classic FM this summer as composer in residence, presenting a Saturday show on which he will air one of his original compositions each month.…
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EMI US sales VP Dominic Pandiscia promoted to Glova Music Services role
Dominic Pandiscia, formerly Senior VP of Sales at Capitol Music Group, has been named Senior VP and GM of EMI Global Music Services, reporting to Ronn Were.…
DCMS appoints Edelman and Acclaim for World Creative Business Conference
The Department For Culture, Media & Sport has appointed Edelman and Acclaim to work on the new World Creative Business Conference, which Culture Secretary Andy Burnham says will showcase the UK's creative edge.…
Oasis reportedly approach Robbie Williams drummer Chris Sharrock
According to reports, Oasis have approached Chris Sharrock to replace Zak Starkey, who reportedly left over differences with Noel Gallagher, though no official confirmation has been given.…
Munira Mirza appointed Boris Johnson's arts and culture policy director
London mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Munira Mirza as Director of Policy for Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries, leading policy on arts and culture for the Mayor's office.…
CMU to run events at The Great Escape in Brighton this Thursday
CMU will run a free workshop, a CMU-Tube interview session and a drinks event at The Globe pub during The Great Escape convention in Brighton, with Chris Cooke leading the sessions.…
Warner promotes Will Tanous to chief communications officer
Warner Music US has promoted Will Tanous to Executive VP and Chief Communications Officer, reporting directly to chief Edgar Bronfman Jr, while Warner/Chappell was named SESAC's Publisher Of The Year.…
Darren Stupak promoted to EMI US sales role
Darren Stupak has been promoted to SVP Sales & Commercial Development for EMI Music North America, reporting to Ronn Were and Colin Finkelstein.…
Tom Bennett becomes CEO of Bravado
Universal Music has promoted Tom Bennett to CEO of its merchandising arm Bravado, with Bennett continuing to be based in New York.…
Michael Bloom steps down as Rhapsody America GM
Michael Bloom has left his general manager role at Rhapsody America and will return to MTV, with Neil Smith and Rob Williams to share the role.…
7pm Management takes on producers Paul Tipler and Mason
7pm Management has taken on worldwide management of producers Paul Tipler and Mason, whose credits include Placebo and Stereolab.…
Skills academy for backstage workers given government go-ahead
Government has approved a £15 million National Skills Academy for the live performing arts, to be built in Thurrock, Essex, for backstage training.…