PRS most performed work shortlist
The Most Performed Work shortlist includes Scissor Sisters' 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin', Corinne Bailey Rae's 'Put Your Records On' and Madonna's 'Sorry'.…
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Best Contemporary Song shortlist
The Best Contemporary Song shortlist includes Hot Chip's 'Over and Over', Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab' and Bodyrox featuring Luciana's 'Yeah Yeah'.…
Best Song Musically & Lyrically shortlist
Shortlisted songs for the Ivor Novello Best Song Musically & Lyrically award include Scott Matthews's 'Elusive', Nerina Pallot's 'Sophia' and Alex Turner's 'When The Sun Goes Down'.…
Universal propose another catalogue sale to secure merger approval
Universal has offered to sell its Rondor Music catalogue, as well as certain BMG assets, to win European Commission approval for its BMG Music Publishing acquisition.…
European Commission decision on SonyBMG expected to be postponed
Insiders expect the European Commission to say it needs more time on whether Sony Music and BMG should have merged, with a decision not reached until July or August.…
Universal formally asks EC approval for BMG Publishing deal
Vivendi has formally asked the European Commission to approve its takeover of BMG Music Publishing, which IMPALA has said it will oppose.…
Sony/ATV appoint Karina Masters as synch head
Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK has appointed Karina Masters, formerly of Universal Music Publishing, as Head Of Synch And Marketing.…
Universal to acquire BMG Publishing
Universal Music Group is reportedly set to acquire Bertelsmann's BMG Music Publishing for over US$2 billion, subject to regulator approval.…
Job shifts at Universal Music
Paul Connolly has been promoted to President of Europe and MD of UK for Universal Music Publishing, and former MTV Russia executive Dmitry Konnov has been appointed General Manager of Universal Music Russia.…