Universal find their Gregorian chanters
Universal Classics has signed the Stift Heiligenkreuz monks from Austria after they won its search for Gregorian chanters, with the entry submitted via YouTube.…
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Major Swedish indie appoints new CEO
Bonnier Amigo Music Group has appointed Fredrik Ekander as CEO, replacing Ludvig Werner, with the company's chairman Jonas Eriksson confirming the move.…
PPL appoint events and marketing manager
Recording royalty collecting society PPL has appointed Sarah Barnes as Events & Marketing Manager, reporting to Director of PR and Corporate Communications Jonathan Morrish.…
A&R promotion at EMI Publishing
EMI Music Publishing UK has promoted A&R Manager Felix Howard to VP A&R, with UK President Guy Moot praising his talent-spotting ability.…
Good joins Xfm
Xfm has appointed former MTV Total Request Live presenter Jo Good to host its 1-4pm show in London, returning presenters to daytime after a failed back-to-back format.…
Dead Kennedys frontman news
Dead Kennedys frontman Jeff Penalty has left the band after his bandmates secretly recruited a new singer, citing a long list of disputes over money, management and MTV.…
UB40 keyboardist quits
UB40 keyboardist Michael Virtue is leaving the band, saying he is unhappy with how its finances are managed and joining Ali Campbell's investigation.…
Magic London chief takes top marketing role at Bauer Consumer Media
Andria Vidler, MD of London's Magic radio, is promoted to Chief Marketing Officer of Bauer Consumer Media, succeeding Simon Stewart, who left in January.…
New Zavvi head of music
Zavvi has promoted Gary Williamson to Head of Music, taking over from Rob Campkin, who is leaving the company, while he retains his role as Head of Related Product.…
Warner chief renews contract for five years
Warner Music chief Edgar Bronfman Jr has renewed his contract as CEO for five years, on a million dollar a year salary with bonuses potentially six times that, according to an SEC filing.…
Bam Bam resurfaces on the Beeb
Former Kiss 100 host Bam Bam, real name Peter Poulton, is filling in for Danny Baker on BBC London and wants to be known simply as Bam.…
Wilde to do Virgin show
Kim Wilde will present Virgin Radio's Party Classics show over Easter, filling in for Tony Hadley, according to programme manager Mark Bingham.…