Warner Music launches new label to highlight music from different emerging markets
Warner Music’s Emerging Markets division launches Out Of Order, a label spotlighting music from regions including Africa, India and the Middle East.…
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BBC extends call for evidence in Tim Westwood inquiry
Lawyer Gemma White has extended her call for evidence in the BBC's review of Tim Westwood's conduct and has appointed safeguarding expert Jahnine Davis to assist.…
One Liners: Economics Of Streaming, Slowthai, The Flaming Lips, more
Deezer, BandLab Technologies, UTA, AEG, TEG Europe and Universal Music Canada announce new hires and promotions across the industry.…
Kesha v Dr Luke defamation trial pushed back to July 2023
The defamation trial between Kesha and Dr Luke has been rescheduled for July 2023 as appeals on side issues are resolved.…
One Liners: Take That, Pink, Bastille, more
Secretly Publishing makes two A&R hires, Gary Barlow says Take That are writing a new album, and Pink, Bastille, Sam Fischer and Sam Ryder release new music.…
John Rostron named new CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals
Sŵn Festival co-founder John Rostron will become CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals, succeeding Paul Reed later this month.…
One Liners: Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Paul Pacifico, Sault, more
Yusuf/Cat Stevens signs with WME, Primary Wave buys Huey Lewis And The News's song rights, and Paul Pacifico becomes CEO of The Saudi Music Commission.…
The Orchard founder reveals new venture to “fractionalise ownership of music royalties"
Former Warner Chief Innovation Officer Scott Cohen is CEO of a fintech venture to sell fractional shares in music royalties, with catalogue rights already secured.…
Black Lives In Music announces plans for music industry anti-racism code of conduct
Black Lives In Music plans to launch an Anti-Racism Code Of Conduct for the music industry next year, after its chief executive gave evidence to a parliamentary inquiry.…
One Liners: Adele, Killer Mike, La Roux, more
The Featured Artists Coalition adds Brix Smith to its board, Warner Records promotes Shawnae Corbett-Rice, and Adele, Killer Mike and others release new music.…
One Liners: Robbie Williams, Exceleration Music, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, more
Industry appointments, new releases and tour news including Exceleration Music's new Creative Director and new singles from Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Andrew Bird.…
One Liners: YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Afrojack, The Waeve, more
Deals and appointments include YoungBoy Never Broke Again moving to Motown, several publishing signings, and PRS naming Julian Nott as Members Council chair.…