New Model Army manager dies
Tommy Tee, manager of New Model Army and The Almighty, has died suddenly aged 46 after a thoracic aortic dissection, and frontman Justin Sullivan has paid tribute.…
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Andy Parfitt adds popular music to his BBC remit
Andy Parfitt, Radio 1 chief, has been named Controller of BBC Popular Music, taking over a role previously held by Lesley Douglas.…
So who do you represent?
A look back at 2008's trade body developments, including EMI's questions over trade association spending and the creation of UK Music and the Featured Artists Coalition.…
Universal Korea appoint ad man as MD
Universal Music has appointed Beom-Joon 'BJ' Yan, formerly of mobile advertising agency AirCROSS, as MD of Universal Music Korea from 1 January.…
Graham Norton will present Eurovision after all
Graham Norton will take over the BBC's Eurovision commentary from Terry Wogan, who has stepped down after three decades in the role.…
Exec shifts at GMG Radio
GMG Radio is making executive changes ahead of Stuart Taylor's promotion to CEO, with Group Sales Director Julian Carter leaving as his role becomes redundant.…
Radio 2 advertise for new controller
The BBC has advertised for a new Radio 2 Controller to replace Lesley Douglas, with Radio 1 and BBC youth boss Andy Parfitt reportedly the favourite for an internal appointment.…
HMV to support kids cancer charity
HMV and Fopp have named children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent as their charity partner through to 2010, with fundraising across stores and staff events.…
Minister joins Music Tank panel
Culture minister Andy Burnham will sit on the final Music Tank debate on the digital music market at MCPS-PRS HQ on 2 December.…
An apology
CMU apologises for an error in its previous day's Daily, which wrongly priced Chomp bars at 10p when they cost 15p.…
BPI stage regional meeting for indie labels
The BPI is holding its first regional meeting for North West indie label members on 4 December at the School Of Sound Recording in Manchester.…
Carey appoints new manager
Mariah Carey has appointed Jim Sabey as her new manager, replacing Benny Medina, who she parted company with in September. Sabey was formerly SonyBMG's Senior VP of International.…