One Liners: JLS, Twitch, Bon Iver, more
JLS plan a free NHS show, Twitch hires Tracy Chan from Spotify, and a round-up of new releases from Bon Iver, Charli XCX and others.…
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Major Influence's Steve Milbourne and Teresa Raeburn join Blue Raincoat Artists
Managers Steve Milbourne and Teresa Raeburn are joining Blue Raincoat's management division, bringing their Major Influence roster of artists with them.…
SGAE ousts another president
Spanish collecting society SGAE has removed President Pilar Jurado, with playwright Fermín Cabal becoming interim President amid ongoing governance problems.…
Warner Music promotes Andy Ma to CEO of Greater China division
Warner Music has promoted Andy Ma to CEO of its Greater China division, expanding his role to include Hong Kong and Taiwan alongside mainland China.…
One Liners: BPI, Musicians' Union, Beverley Knight, more
Major labels, indie labels, the BRIT Awards, Amazon Music and PPL donate £1.25 million to Help Musicians, alongside new releases from artists including Bob Dylan and Johnny Depp.…
Fyre Festival fraudster Billy McFarland requests early prison release over COVID-19 concerns
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland has asked to serve the rest of his six year sentence under house arrest, citing health concerns and COVID-19 risks at his prison.…
UK Music urges government to plug "alarming gaps" in COVID-19 support for self-employed
UK Music calls on the government to close gaps in COVID-19 support, especially for company directors and those who became self-employed after 28 February.…
Mike Batt publishes letter criticising UK Music's appointment of Tom Watson
Songwriter Mike Batt has published an open letter criticising UK Music's appointment of former MP Tom Watson as its Chair, citing his political enemies and past controversies.…
PPL donates £700,000 to UK COVID-19 hardship funds
PPL has pledged £700,000 to three COVID-19 hardship funds, including Help Musicians, the Musicians' Union and AIM.…
BPI hires Channel 4's Sophie Jones as new Director Of Public Affairs
The BPI has appointed Sophie Jones from Channel 4 as its new Director Of Public Affairs, replacing Ian Moss.…
SOCAN boss steps down with immediate effect
Eric Baptiste is leaving SOCAN with immediate effect, with Jennifer Brown appointed interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought.…
One Liners: Atlantic, Concord, Because, more
Atlantic UK hires Liz Goodwin as General Manager, Concord and Because make appointments in the US, and a round-up of new releases from Unloved and Amnesia Scanner.…