MU launches free membership scheme for refugee musicians
The Musicians' Union is offering a year's free membership to refugee musicians living in the UK, delivered in partnership with Counterpoints Arts.…
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One Liners: Apple Music, Helena Deland, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Primary Wave, the Official Charts Company and MNRK Music Group announce appointments, Apple Music launches a classical app for Android, and the BPI partners with MusicTech Japan.…
One Liners: Portugal. The Man, Little Dragon, Teo Glacier, more
Capitol Records signs Teo Glacier, Ólafur Arnalds renews with Bosworth, Sony Music Publishing promotes Andrew Spence, and several artists release new music.…
Dan Waite and Steve Kline promoted at Better Noise Music
Better Noise Music has promoted Dan Waite to CEO and Steve Kline to President, with founder Allen Kovac becoming Chairman.…
President of Johnny & Associates issues apology amid allegations of abuse against late founder
Johnny & Associates President Julie Fujishima has apologised for abuse allegations against late founder Johnny Kitagawa, while denying knowledge of the misconduct.…
One Liners: Corey Taylor, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Anohni And The Johnsons, more
Virgin Music and Warner Chappell announce staff promotions, and Corey Taylor, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Anohni And The Johnsons and others release new music.…
One Liners: Janelle Monáe, Queens Of The Stone Age, Liam Gallagher, more
Universal Music shareholders approved a new pay package for Lucian Grainge, the EBU rejected a Zelensky Eurovision speech request, and new singles and albums were announced.…
Tributes paid to A&R executive Malcolm Dunbar
Tributes have been paid to former A&R executive Malcolm Dunbar, who has died aged 67 after a short illness, having worked with artists including The Christians and Longpigs.…
One Liners: Harry Styles, Brian Eno & Fred Again, Coronation concert, more
Because Music and London Records announced new managing directors, and Harry Styles, Brian Eno and Fred Again, Little Dragon and others released new music.…
One Liners: Anne-Marie, Miguel, Simply Red, more
Roundup of appointments at ASM Global and Midnight Mango, plus new releases from Anne-Marie, Simply Red and others, and a John Grant and Richard Hawley tour announcement.…
Sony relaunches Epic Records UK
Sony Music is relaunching Epic Records in the UK to mark the label's 70th anniversary, with Sarah Lockhart becoming President next month.…
One Liners: Raye, Yunè Pinku, The Used, more
Reach Music acquires Judas Priest's first two albums, Warner Music Singapore signs a distribution deal, and several executives and artists make announcements.…