Industry People - CMU | the music business explained (Page 55)

Business News • 2 min read

UK livestreaming platform Driift announces international expansion

Livestreaming company Driift is expanding into Australia and New Zealand, led by Paul Sloan, after hosting ticketed shows from artists including Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue.…

Andy Malt • 06 Nov 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Little Mix, Oliver Heldens, Capitol Music Group, more

Oliver Heldens launches a new label, Capitol Music Group's Steve Barnett retires, and new releases arrive from Little Mix, Miley Cyrus, System Of A Down and others.…

Andy Malt • 06 Nov 2020

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Music industry welcomes confirmation that studio sessions and livestream shows can continue during new England-wide lockdown

Recording studios, rehearsals and livestreams can continue in England's new lockdown, the government has confirmed, a decision the music industry has welcomed.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2020

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110 creative industry groups call for more support for post-COVID recovery from EU and European governments

110 cultural and creative organisations, including music groups, have urged the European Commission and EU governments to place culture at the core of recovery plans.…

Chris Cooke • 03 Nov 2020

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MU and ISM welcome increased COVID support for freelancers, but say more still needs to be done

The MU and ISM welcome increased self-employed COVID support for November but say freelancers still face gaps in access and support beyond that month.…

Chris Cooke • 03 Nov 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: WEAREBLK, Ticketmaster, Warner Chappell, more

Sony Music launches a joint venture with WEAREBLK, Ticketmaster and Warner Chappell announce appointments, and the BPI Council election opens.…

Andy Malt • 03 Nov 2020

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Marc Geiger returns with plan to save US small venues

Marc Geiger has launched SaveLive, which has raised $75 million to take majority stakes in US small music venues during the COVID crisis.…

Andy Malt • 29 Oct 2020

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UK Music diversity survey finds improvements, but says more needs to be done

UK Music's biennial Diversity Report shows gains in ethnic and gender diversity, but calls for further action via a ten-point plan.…

Andy Malt • 29 Oct 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Arctic Monkeys, Sony/ATV, Downtown, more

Ninja Tune signs Black Country, New Road, Sony/ATV signs Nomcebo Zikode and Downtown reshuffles its executive team.…

Andy Malt • 29 Oct 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Stagehand, Cut Copy, Steps, more

The BPI and BRITs donate £54,000 to Stagehand, Cut Copy sign to BMG, and Universal's Bravado partners with Alibaba.…

Andy Malt • 28 Oct 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Ed Sheeran agent Jon Ollier to go independent

Booking agent Jon Ollier is leaving CAA to set up his own company, taking Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie and Calum Scott with him.…

Andy Malt • 27 Oct 2020

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Sony/ATV to merge production music divisions

Sony/ATV is merging its Extreme Music and EMI Production Music divisions into one global operation, led by Russell Emanuel.…

Andy Malt • 23 Oct 2020