Tony Wadsworth named new Chair of BRIT Trust
Former EMI Music UK CEO and ex-BPI chair Tony Wadsworth has been named the new Chair of the BRIT Trust, succeeding John Craig.…
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New book offers career and health advice to musicians
Music journalist Rhian Jones and musician Lucy Heyman have published 'Sound Advice', a guide to career and health issues for musicians, drawing on research and interviews with artists.…
One Liners: Julia Michaels, Nick Jonas, YG & Big Sean, more
Publishing deals, appointments, and new releases including Julia Michaels signing with Universal Music Publishing and Nick Jonas's new album 'Spaceman'.…
One Liners: Post Malone, Atlantic Screen Music, St Vincent, more
Roundup including Atlantic Screen Music's new sync director, Post Malone's Hootie cover and new releases from St Vincent, Laura Mvula and Wolf Alice.…
Moving The Needle aims to support women to rise up to senior roles in the music industry
Moving The Needle is a new educational support group launched to help women in entry-level music industry roles progress to senior positions, with mentoring and education.…
One Liners: Daft Punk, Funeral For A Friend, Billie Eilish, more
A roundup of news including Daft Punk's split, Funeral For A Friend's postponed shows, Concord's Music Seen initiative and Sony Music's deals with The Kid Laroi and LOL Surprise.…
One Liners: Stormzy, Haim & Taylor Swift, Lil Yachty, more
A roundup of news including Stormzy's second tour postponement, Roger Sanchez signing to Black Rock, Haim's deluxe album with Taylor Swift and several new releases.…
One Liners: Economics Of Streaming, Vevo, Max Richter, more
Roundup including Beatchain's Songtrust partnership, Vevo's Moods ad-targeting tool, upcoming streaming select committee hearing and new releases from Max Richter and Arab Strap.…
One Liners: Warner Music, D:Ream, PRS For Music, more
A roundup of news including Mute signing Sylph, Warner's investment in Rotana Music, Blue Raincoat's purchase of D:Ream's songs and PRS For Music's new Chief Commercial Officer.…
CD Baby expands into Africa
Downtown-owned DIY distributor CD Baby is expanding into Africa, hiring Sakhele Mzalazala as Market Business Development Manager for Southern Africa.…
Tonic Music For Mental Health launches support for musicians and venues
Tonic Music For Mental Health has launched Tonic Rider, a free digital support programme for musicians and venue workers, including groups led by Adam Ficek.…
One Liners: Yungblud, The Who, Teenage Cancer Trust, more
Roundup of COVID-related cancellations including Yungblud's UK tour and The Who's March shows, plus deals with James Arthur, Gems and Danny Dearden.…