Warner partners with Steve Carless on new label
Warner Records has launched joint venture label Defiant Records with its President Of A&R Steve Carless, debuting with a record from MCVERTT, Bandmanrill and Sha EK.…
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Concord appoints Tom Becci to new role of CEO of its label group
Concord has hired Tom Becci as CEO of its newly created Concord Label Group, reporting to CEO Bob Valentine, after a long career including EMI and Red Light.…
Dice confirms recent restructuring led to some redundancies
Ticketing firm Dice confirms a restructuring has led to redundancies affecting less than 10% of its global workforce, after a report said most of its creative and marketing teams were laid off.…
One Liners: Chai, Stormzy, Kobalt, more
Kobalt promotes Kenny McGoff to UK Head Of Creative, Matador Records and Wasserman Music announce new hires, and a run of new releases and gigs is listed.…
Digital Catapult and Sony Music announce start-ups benefiting from inaugural FutureScope Black Founders Programme
Digital Catapult and Sony Music UK have named ten start-ups taking part in the first FutureScope Black Founders Programme, aimed at black British entrepreneurs in digital entertainment.…
One Liners: Killer Mike, Flo Milli, The Hives, more
Deezer appoints Florence Lao as General Counsel, Sony Music hires Omolola Ige, and new releases come from Flo Milli, The Hives and Ashnikko, with a Killer Mike show announced.…
One Liners: S Club, Mercury Prize, Romy, more
Roundhouse appoints Rowan Kitching as Venue Director, the FAC names its Step Up Fund recipients, and S Club, Romy and Black Grape release new music.…
One Liners: Lauren Mayberry, Ministry Of Sound, Maribou State, more
Roundup of appointments at Ministry Of Sound, ASM Global and Toolroom Records, plus the MPA's NXT-Gen Scholars scheme and a new Maribou State single.…
Frances Moore to step down as IFPI CEO
Frances Moore has announced she will step down as CEO of IFPI at the end of 2023, having led the global record industry trade body since 2010, and will stay on until a successor is found.…
One Liners: Melanie C, Abbey Road Studios, Noah Kahan, more
Roundup including Sally Davies appointed MD of Abbey Road Studios, a Lionesses anthem from Melanie C and others, and new releases from Noah Kahan and Post Malone, Ash and Molly Burch.…
Help Musicians appoints Sarah Woods as CEO
Help Musicians has appointed Sarah Woods as Chief Executive, after she served as interim CEO since May.…
One Liners: Becky Hill, Modest! Management, Explosions In The Sky, more
Roundup including Sarah Gallagher's promotion to Managing Director at Modest! Management, Venues Day details, and new releases from Becky Hill, Chase & Status and Explosions In The Sky.…