US Recording Academy formally sacks CEO Deborah Dugan
The Recording Academy has formally dismissed CEO Deborah Dugan after investigations into her complaints and the complaints against her, a decision her lawyer criticised.…
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One Liners: Coco, UK Eurovision, Gang Of Four, more
Sentric Music signs Coco to a long-term publishing deal, James Newman will represent the UK at Eurovision, and Gang Of Four release a final EP, among other news.…
One Liners: Paradigm, Disclosure, Coldplay, more
Disclosure release two new tracks, Coldplay release a video for 'Champion Of The World', and Richard Russell's Everything Is Recorded announces a new album, among other news.…
Eminem manager to depart Def Jam top job, set up new label
Paul Rosenberg is stepping down as CEO of Def Jam Recordings but will launch Goliath Records with Universal and continue with Eminem's Shady Records.…
Decca appoints new MDs and makes other executive promotions
Universal's Decca has promoted Tom Lewis and Laura Monks to co-Managing Directors of the Decca Records Group, alongside several other promotions.…
Recording Academy begins mediation process with its ousted CEO
The Recording Academy has begun mediation with its ousted CEO Deborah Dugan, following a dispute over her dismissal and the terms of her employment contract.…
Eventim announces JV with live industry veteran Michael Cohl
CTS Eventim has announced a 50/50 joint venture with concert promoter Michael Cohl to acquire global touring content, run from New York.…
Lucy Wood joins The Roundhouse
Lucy Wood has been appointed Head Of Music at The Roundhouse, joining from Festival Republic, where she led the Latitude Festival music programme.…
BMG announces rejig at top of its UK business
BMG has restructured its UK recordings business so that Jamie Nelson and Gemma Reilly jointly lead it, reporting to Alistair Norbury, while Korda Marshall continues as an A&R.…
Silva Screen hires new Head Of Strategy with focus on Indian market
Silva Screen Music has hired Amarpal Gaind from Saregama as Head Of Strategy to grow its publishing and neighbouring rights business in India.…
One Liners: Eventim, Skunk Anansie, Flohio, more
Eventim appoints John Gibson as UK Managing Director, and a round-up of new releases and shows from Skunk Anansie, Nadine Shah, My Dying Bride and others.…
Musicians' Union backs Keir Starmer as new Labour leader
The Musicians' Union is backing Keir Starmer for Labour leader and Rosena Allin-Khan for deputy leader, with the result due on 4 April.…