EMI makes new online appointments
EMI has appointed Simon Walker, joining from the BBC, as Senior VP of Consumer Strategy, alongside Kim Lee and Keston Smith, to develop its online initiatives.…
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New website for young music makers to launch
The Associated Board Of The Royal Schools of Music and Culture Online are launching SoundJunction, a website of music-making resources for teenagers, at an event on 18 October.…
Danny Baker returns to BBC London
Danny Baker returns to BBC London to host the afternoon show from 3-5pm, months after leaving the breakfast slot.…
Former BMG execs encourage Smellie to stay
According to HitsDailyDouble, former BMG executives are urging SonyBMG chief operating officer Michael Smellie to stay on, after he announced he would step down at the year's end.…
Joss Stone lands role in Goal
According to The Mirror, Joss Stone will make her big screen debut in the sequel Goal 2, playing a vamp who tries to steal Kuno Becker's character from his girlfriend.…
Dunbar departs V2
V2 Head Of A&R Malcolm Dunbar has left the label, with Charlie Pindar and Dave Goulding now overseeing A&R at the independent.…
Former Atlantic boss to get top job at Virgin US?
Fox News reports former Atlantic boss Jason Flom will run EMI's US Virgin Records, while Warner Music Group has spent around $30 million on costs linked to his departure.…
Laverne takes Xfm breakfast, Bryce leaves the station
Lauren Laverne takes over the breakfast show at Xfm following Christian O'Connell's move to Virgin Radio, while managing director Graham Bryce is leaving the station.…
Producer Lillywhite joins Columbia as A&R VP
Producer Steve Lillywhite joins SonyBMG's Columbia as Senior VP A&R in New York, where he will sign new talent and work with the existing roster.…
Madonna appoints label boss as manager
Madonna has reportedly appointed Maverick Records boss Guy Oseary as her manager, to coordinate her career with his partner Angela Becker.…
Butters returns to Galaxy
Former Radio 1 chart host Wes Butters is returning to the Galaxy Network to host the breakfast show at Galaxy Manchester alongside Irish Alan.…
Mashboxx appoints Mike Bebel as CEO and Snocap adds more independent labels
Legit P2P firm Mashboxx has named Mike Bebel as CEO, while Snocap has signed independent labels V2, Beggars, XL and Matador for its tracking technology.…