Universal UK merges its EMI and Capitol labels
Universal Music UK is merging its Capitol UK label into EMI, with Rebecca Allen and Jo Charrington becoming co-Presidents of the expanded label.…
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Team appointed to run new central London venues at Outernet
A team has been appointed to run Outernet's two new central London venues, Outernet Live with a 2000 capacity and a revamped 12 Bar Club with a 350 capacity.…
Mushroom announces global partnership with Virgin Music, and hires Korda Marshall
Australian indie Mushroom has signed a global distribution deal with Universal's Virgin Music and hired Korda Marshall to co-lead its international operations.…
One Liners: Coldplay, Corey Taylor, Fred Ball, more
Roundup of deals and appointments at Concord, Atlantic Records, Capitol and Utopia Music, plus Coldplay's new video and FAC Step Up Fund grant recipients.…
Help Musicians launches new helpline to support people experiencing bullying and harassment
Help Musicians has launched a helpline for anyone in the UK music industry experiencing bullying or harassment, offering specialist counselling and advice.…
Musicians' Union elects Naomi Pohl as first female leader
Naomi Pohl has been elected General Secretary of the Musicians' Union, becoming its first female leader in almost 130 years.…
One Finiix Live hires Sean Goulding
Booking agency One Fiinix Live has hired Sean Goulding as an agent, joining from UTA.…
One Liners: Swedish House Mafia & Sting, Dave, Red Hot Chili Peppers, more
Warner Chappell promotes David Goldsen in Australia, alongside new releases from Swedish House Mafia and Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and PC Music, and LCD Soundsystem's anniversary shows.…
One Liners: Pixies, Capitol Records, Plastikman, more
Kobalt signs Lauren Aquilina, Universal launches Capitol Records China, Pixies release a new single and Richie Hawtin reworks his Plastikman album with Chilly Gonzales.…
One Liners: Haim, Charli XCX, Ezra Furman, more
Roundup of deals, appointments and releases including Jnr Choi's Sony signing, Wasserman Music promotions, an EU grant for IMPF, and new singles from Haim and Charli XCX.…
One Liners: Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell, Wet Leg, Poliça, more
Roundup of deals and appointments at Sony Music Publishing, Resident Advisor, Ignition and Music Venue Trust, plus new releases from Billie Eilish, Wet Leg and Poliça.…
Mushroom Group launches new management division
Australia's Mushroom Group has launched Mushroom Management, a division with nearly 50 artists, producers and creators, led by Sarah Donelly.…