Indies announce Global Independents Day on 4 July
The World Independent Network announced Independents Day on 4 July, a worldwide celebration of independent music with a rarities auction, a one-weekend album and a fan survey.…
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New culture secretary
Andy Burnham has become the new UK Culture Secretary after James Purnell moved to Pensions Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle that followed Peter Hain's resignation.…
EMI publishing appointments
Leo Corbett becomes COO and Thomas Kelly becomes CFO of EMI Music Publishing, both internal promotions announced by chief Roger Faxon.…
Annie Mac takes over weekend afternoons on R1
Annie Mac takes over Radio 1's weekend afternoon show from Sara Cox, who is on maternity leave, while Nick Grimshaw takes over her Sunday night show Switch.…
Warner shareholder resigns from board
Len Blavatnik, whose company Access Industries owns two per cent of Warner Music, has resigned from the Warner board, citing time commitments at Access.…
Hodgkinson to take on EMI digital duties
Mark Hodgkinson, EMI's Executive VP of Global Marketing, will take over digital operations following the departure of Barney Wragg, according to Billboard.…
New chair for global management body
Petri Lunden has been elected Chairman of the International Music Managers Forum at its General Assembly in Groningen, succeeding Peter Jenner.…
Sharkey takes top role at British Music Rights
Feargal Sharkey has been appointed CEO of British Music Rights, succeeding Emma Pike, while Andy Heath becomes chairman.…
File leaves UNKLE
Richard File has left UNKLE to focus on We Fell To Earth, with Joel Cadbury joining James Lavelle for UNKLE's upcoming live dates.…
More artist support for departing Wadsworth
Coldplay's manager David Holmes says he is saddened and confused by EMI's decision not to keep Tony Wadsworth, while Paul McCartney has sent Wadsworth a note of support.…
Zavvi make board changes
Zavvi has restructured its board, appointing Steve Kincaid as E-Commerce Director and Mark Noonan as Commercial Director, with marketing now under his remit.…
Capital confirm Denise to join Johnny on breakfast
Capital Radio has confirmed Denise Van Outen will co-present its breakfast show with Johnny Vaughan, as MD Paul Jackson seeks to regain the top spot from Magic.…