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Global Repertoire Database to set up headquarters in London
Music rights management service Global Repertoire Database (GRD) is to set up its global headquarters in London and its operations ...
Festival beds service offers Glastonbury goers comfy sleep
A new service has launched offering music festival goers to rent accommodation from locals - with plenty of beds available ...
Spotify hires Kevin Brown to head up EU label relations
Spotify has appointed Kevin Brown to the newly-created role of head of label relations (Europe), based in London.
Brown will report ...
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Louis Walsh to launch new boy band
Industry executive and The X Factor judge Louis Walsh is recruiting for a new boy band.
POLL: Is YouTube's paid subscription programme a step in the right direction for music streaming royalties?
YouTube’s newly-launched pilot paid subscription programme will offer channel-owners the option to start charging consumers $0.99 a month to watch ...
Today's iTunes UK charts: Daft Punk No.1, Passenger No.2
Today's iTunes UK charts – correct at the time of posting (1pm) – are:
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Radio playlist update: Kiss Gated Content
The latest Kiss network playlist has been revealed for the period May 10-16, 2013.
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Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash Top 40s: Friday, May 10
Today's Official Chart Midweek Sales Flash is in.
Amazon to develop audio streaming device and move into smartphone market - report
Amazon is reportedly developing a range of hardware products including an audio-only device that streams music and two smartphones.
Rdio and Shazam roll out worldwide launch of music discovery app
Rdio and Shazam have launched their music discovery app in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico.
Alexandra Palace to undergo £24m revamp after securing further funding
Alexandra Palace is set to undergo a £23.9 million regeneration programme after securing the support and further investment from the ...
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Speakers announced for first ever Sound Women festival
Eve Pollard OBE, Dame Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley and Gerry Jackson are to speak at the first ever Sound Women Festival ...
Apple yet to sign iRadio deals with Sony, Warner - report
Apple has signed a global licensing deal with Universal Music for its new streaming service, dubbed 'iRadio' - but it ...
RIAA adds streaming to Gold and Platinum awards
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) will now include streaming data as part of its Gold & Platinum (G&P) ...
YouTube announces paid subscription channels, 53 initial partners revealed
YouTube has officially launched a paid subscription programme for its partner channels.
The pilot programme will see 53 channels start ...
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Sony completes acquisition of Now! EU stake
Sony Music Entertainment has completed its purchase of EMI Music's European rights to Now! That's What I Call Music! from ...
Music Week digital edition now available
On the front page of the latest edition of Music Week, PRS's Top 40 most-played songs in 2012's TV and ...
Sony Music posts $396m operating profit for FY2013
Sony Corp's Music division recorded a $396m (£254.4m) operating profit in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, representing marginal ...
HMV stores in Ireland to reopen?
HMV stores in Ireland could reopen as restructuring firm Hilco is in negotiations for the territory.
Radio playlist update: BBC Radio 1Xtra Gated Content
The latest BBC Radio 1Xtra playlist and records of the week have been revealed for the period May 13-19, 2013.
Jennifer Lopez signs with RedOne's 2101 Records
Jennifer Lopez has signed to RedOne's label 2101 Records.
Kobalt unmasks new portal, accounts for YouTube user-generated content
In what it's called a "first for the music industry", Kobalt has unveiled a new client-facing technology portal that allows ...
Bauer leads Arqiva Awards 2013 nominations
The nominations for the 2013 Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards have been announced with Bauer leading the pack.
Radio playlist update: 6Music Gated Content
The latest BBC Radio 6Music playlist and Albums of the Day have been revealed, covering the seven days commencing Saturday, ...
