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Business News • 6 min read

Industry responses to the UK government's latest COVID support measures

UK music, festival and night-time industry bodies have responded to the government's new COVID support measures, saying they fail to meet the needs of live and night-time entertainment.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Sep 2020

Business News • 2 min read

New agency business launched by former Paradigm, WME, CAA and Madison House agents

Former agents from Paradigm, WME, CAA and Madison House have launched Mint Talent Group, a new US booking agency with a roster including Erasure and Mavis Staples.…

Chris Cooke • 23 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Trade bodies sign up to new Keychange gender equality pledge

Eight UK music trade bodies have signed the Keychange pledge to achieve 50% board representation of women and under-represented genders, following the Women In CTRL report.…

Andy Malt • 23 Sep 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Kate Bush, Deftones, Bastille, more

A roundup covering Kate Bush's Ivors Academy fellowship, new FAC ambassadors, Amanda Palmer's podcast, Deftones' auction and new tracks from Bastille and Tune-Yards.…

Andy Malt • 23 Sep 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

A third of music-makers now considering quitting the music industry as a result of COVID says MU

A Musicians' Union survey finds a third of music-makers are considering leaving the industry as government support ends and most of their work remains on hold.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Tom Hoare returns to [PIAS] as UK Head Of Digital

Independent label group [PIAS] has appointed Tom Hoare as UK Head Of Digital, a return after stints at Universal's Polydor and Sony's Syco.…

Chris Cooke • 21 Sep 2020

Business News • 3 min read

UK Music confirms new CEO

UK Music has appointed Jamie Njoku-Goodwin as its new CEO, a former political advisor with Conservative links, replacing Michael Dugher next month.…

Chris Cooke • 14 Sep 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Tion Wayne, Motown UK, James Blake, more

Atlantic Records UK signs Tion Wayne, Universal launches a UK Motown division, and James Blake releases his Frank Ocean cover, among other news.…

Andy Malt • 14 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Empire launches publishing division

US label services company Empire launches a publishing division led by Al McLean and Vinny Kumar, with a proprietary system aimed at artist transparency.…

Andy Malt • 11 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Holy Roar founder denies sexual assault accusations

Holy Roar Records founder Alex Fitzpatrick has denied rape and sexual assault allegations, stepping down from his businesses, after the label's staff and several bands cut ties.…

Andy Malt • 10 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Holy Roar team resign following sexual assault allegations against the label's owner

Holy Roar's staff have resigned after allegations of rape and abusive behaviour against owner Alex Fitzpatrick, and several signed artists have distanced themselves.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Sep 2020

Business News • 2 min read

Ted Cockle and Amy Thomson join Hipgnosis

Hipgnosis has hired former Universal Music executive Ted Cockle as President and artist manager Amy Thomson as Chief Catalogue Officer.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Sep 2020