Music Week

BPI, MPA and UKTI launch the 12th US Sync Licensing Mission

TuneCore launches in Germany

Digital music distributor TuneCore has launched in Germany, continuing its global expansion.

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 7th 2016 at 11:02AM

Music community mourns the passing of Merle Haggard

The US music community has paid tribute to country music legend Merle Haggard who died on April 6, on the ...

Full programme revealed for Music Connected 2016

The full list of speakers at AIM's Music Connected event have been revealed.

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 7th 2016 at 10:27AM

Overnight news from around the world

Tunecore launches in Germany

TicketWeb partners with new venue in Newcastle

TicketWeb has announced an exclusive partnership with the soon-to-open Wylam Brewery at Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park, Newcastle. 

by James Hanley
on Apr 6th 2016 at 6:26PM

Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash: Wednesday, April 6 Gated Content

Today's Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash is in.

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 6th 2016 at 5:45PM

Dominic Pandiscia appointed CEO of PledgeMusic

PledgeMusic has named Dominic Pandiscia as chief executive officer. 

Adele's 25 is the biggest selling album of the year so far

By Nick Atkins

Richer Unsigned to give away 1,000 Alice Levine-curated compilation albums on Record Store Day

Richer Unsigned is producing a Best of Richer Unsigned vinyl compilation, which will be given away free to customers on Saturday ...

by Murray Stassen
on Apr 6th 2016 at 11:12AM

Lukas Graham claim biggest selling single of the year so far

By Nick Atkins

PRS Foundation launches live-focused Flash Fund

Music charity PRS For Music Foundation has launched a new edition of its Flash Funding initiative.

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 6th 2016 at 11:01AM

Social networking app Brapp launches competition to collaborate with Roni Size, The Heavy Trackerz and others

By Nick Atkins

Overnight news from around the world

Universal Music Publishing Group extends global publishing deal with Martin Garrix

Tramlines Festival puts out call for emerging talent

By Nick Atkins

Taylor Swift to receive first ever Taylor Swift Award

Taylor Swift is set to become the first artist to receive the Taylor Swift Award at the BMI Pop Awards ...

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 5th 2016 at 4:37PM

Tony Visconti confirmed for Q&A at BFI Southbank screening of Born To Boogie - The Motion Picture on May 20

Tony Visconti will take part in a Q&A with Marc Bolan biographer and journalist Mark Paytress, following the BFI Southbank ...

by Murray Stassen
on Apr 5th 2016 at 3:29PM

AIM Independent Music Awards return for 2016

Now in their sixth year, AIM’s Independent Music Awards will be taking place at The Brewery in Clerkenwell later this ...

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 5th 2016 at 11:51AM

Julie Weir to head up resurrected Music For Nations for Sony Music

By Emily Baker

Beatles Anthology collection now available to stream

The Beatles’ Anthology, Volumes 1-3 music collections are now available for streaming worldwide.

by Murray Stassen
on Apr 5th 2016 at 11:29AM

Early Radiohead catalogue moves to XL

Early Radiohead albums, including Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac and Hail To The Thief, are now being credited ...

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 5th 2016 at 11:01AM

Overnight news from around the world

Andrew Keller appointed vice president of A&R at Capitol Records

by Murray Stassen
on Apr 5th 2016 at 7:30AM

Record contracts to recording studios: The Rolling Stones' first major exhibition opens at Saachi Gallery this week

The Rolling Stones' first ever major exhibition, and the largest exhibition of its kind, opens at London’s Saatchi Gallery on April ...

by Murray Stassen
on Apr 5th 2016 at 6:30AM

Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash: Monday, April 4 Gated Content

Today's Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash is in.

by Coral Williamson
on Apr 4th 2016 at 5:45PM