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Mind launches new mental health guides of the music sector

Mental health charity Mind has launched guides for people working in the electronic music industry, created with Ninja Tune, Paradigm, Percolate and POLY, covering mental health and COVID support.…

Chris Cooke • 12 May 2021

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Court declines to seal Charlie Walk's $1.7 million settlement with Universal in ongoing attorney malpractice litigation

A New York judge has refused to keep confidential the 2018 settlement between Charlie Walk and Universal Music, as Walk's malpractice case against his former lawyer proceeds.…

Chris Cooke • 11 May 2021

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Afrobeats label Mavin launches music industry talent development programme

Nigerian Afrobeats label Mavin has marked its ninth anniversary by launching Mavin Future Five, a programme giving five young people training and work experience in the industry.…

Andy Malt • 11 May 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

One Liners: SoundCloud, Florence And The Machine, Skrillex, more

Round-up including SoundCloud's new Chief Content and Marketing Officer, an IMPALA diversity survey, and new music from Florence And The Machine, Skrillex, St Vincent and others.…

Andy Malt • 11 May 2021

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Better Noise announces new hires and promotions

Better Noise Music has announced a long list of new hires and internal promotions, including Sean Maxson as VP Marketing, who joins from distributor IDOL.…

Chris Cooke • 10 May 2021

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Yourope relocates to Bonn, as Holger Jan Schmidt becomes General Secretary

European festival association Yourope has appointed Holger Jan Schmidt as General Secretary and moved its offices to Bonn, with Christof Huber becoming Chair.…

Andy Malt • 10 May 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

One Liners: Audoo, Pink, Imanbek & Cher Lloyd, more

Round-up including Audoo's new CTO Steve Robbins, a Pink documentary track, and new releases from Imanbek and Cher Lloyd, Boys Noize, Murcof and others.…

Andy Malt • 10 May 2021

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Beggars partners on new music supervision company Colourbox Music

Beggars Group has partnered with Ben Turner and Simon Astall of Earworm Music on Colourbox Music, a new music supervision, licensing and composition company.…

Andy Malt • 07 May 2021

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Live Nation "optimistic" as revenue begins to grow again

Live Nation's concert revenues rose by over a third in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the previous quarter, and CEO Michael Rapino says the company is optimistic about the year ahead.…

Andy Malt • 07 May 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Coldplay, Health & Nine Inch Nails, Czarface & MF Doom, more

Round-up of deals, appointments, media and releases including Coldplay's 'Higher Power', Health and Nine Inch Nails' collaboration, and Radio 1's Big Weekend lineup.…

Andy Malt • 07 May 2021

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Sony Music appoints Charlotte Edgeworth to diversity role

Sony Music UK has created a Director of Diversity, Inclusion And Social Impact role and appointed Charlotte Edgeworth, who previously advised on its Social Justice Fund.…

Andy Malt • 04 May 2021

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Universal Music announces executive rejig in Malaysia

Universal Music has promoted Kim Lim to Managing Director in Malaysia and announced further appointments within its Malaysian division.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Apr 2021