Warner International chief replaced
Warner Music Group has replaced Paul-Rene Albertini at Warner Music International with Patrick Vien, formerly President of NBC Universal's Global Networks Division.…
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Virgin announce senior appointments
Mark Terry has been appointed General Manager of Virgin Records UK, reporting to MD Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, and Tim Crouch has been promoted to VP Operations.…
SonyBMG confirm job swap at top
SonyBMG has confirmed Rolf Schmidt-Holtz will take day to day charge as chief executive while Andy Lack becomes chairman, with Tim Bowen replacing Michael Smellie as COO.…
Joy Division film cast finally announced
Newcomer Sam Riley will play Ian Curtis in 'Control', directed by Anton Corbijn, with New Order recording the soundtrack.…
British Music Rights appoint new policy advisor
Cathy Koester, formerly a Skills Policy Manager at the Creative And Cultural Sector Skills Council, will cover as Senior Policy Advisor from March to November while Sara Conway is on maternity leave.…
Yeah Yeah Yeahs get new guitarist
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have recruited Imaad Wasif as a new guitarist for their upcoming US tour in May, after the release of their new album Show Your Bones.…
ITV appoint events and music man
ITV has created a new role of Controller of Music and Events and appointed Guy Freeman to it, to lead major one-off entertainment evenings.…
Klass gets show on Classic
Former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klass will present a Sunday morning breakfast show on Classic FM from 12 February, replacing Aled Jones, who has moved to the BBC.…
Bono launches anti-AIDS label
Bono has launched 'Product Red' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a scheme where brands sell red-branded products with proceeds going to AIDS programmes in Africa.…
Velocity gather speed
London PR firm Velocity has appointed Stuart Kirkham, formerly of EMI Records, and Lee Haynes, formerly of Planet Publicity, to its team from next month.…
Walden Shambles back
Patrick Walden rejoined Babyshambles for a full set at their Cambridge gig on Monday, though the band appeared 90 minutes late.…
Hatherley quits Ash
Ash and guitarist Charlotte Hatherley have mutually agreed to part ways after nine years, with Ash returning to the studio later this year.…