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Average festival-goer now in their mid-30s - report

The average festival-goer is in their mid-30s, according to a new study by MSN which found 60 per cent of ...

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 16th 2013 at 1:19PM
iTunes

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:
 
Singles:


Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 16th 2013 at 1:09PM
BMG concludes Virgin and Famous UK songs deal

BMG concludes Virgin and Famous UK songs deal

BMG has concluded its takeover of the Virgin Music and Famous UK Music songwriting catalogues from Sony/ATV and EMI Music ...

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 16th 2013 at 11:05AM
Streaming now earns more than downloads for third of EU indies

Streaming now earns more than downloads for third of EU indies

New research from independent global music rights group Merlin shows that 30% of European indies generated more income from streaming ...

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 16th 2013 at 11:05AM

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AIM Awards 2013

AIM Awards 2013 entries now open

Entries for this year’s AIM Independent Music Awards are open from today.

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 16th 2013 at 10:49AM
YouTube

YouTube Live streaming features get mass roll-out

YouTube Live, the service which lets users stream broadcasts to viewers in real time, has been rolled-out to any Channel ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 16th 2013 at 10:44AM
BPI

BPI prepares new action against torrent sites... and Grooveshark

The BPI is readying a new effort to block the domains of websites thought to be infringing music copyrights, with ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 16th 2013 at 10:21AM
Ticketmaster hires eBay's Homann as global secondary ticketing boss

Ticketmaster hires eBay's Homann as global secondary ticketing boss

Ticketmaster has appointed of Christoph Homann as managing director, Ticketmaster Resale, International - a role that will see him take ...

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 16th 2013 at 10:18AM

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US charts: Rod's Time again in Top 10 with new songs

US charts: Rod's Time again in Top 10 with new songs

Rod Stewart scores his highest-charting album of new material in the US this week since 1979 with Time debuting at ...

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 16th 2013 at 10:06AM
Music Week magazine

Music Week digital edition now available

On the front page of the latest edition of Music Week, Virgin Records reveals the plan for its 40th birthday ...

Tina Hart
by Tina Hart
on May 16th 2013 at 9:45AM
Rajars: Grimshaw loses 1.3 million listeners

Rajars: Grimshaw loses 1.3 million listeners

Radio 1's breakfast show has lost 1.3 million listeners in the past year after Nick Grimshaw replaced Chris Moyles as ...

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 16th 2013 at 9:12AM
Rajar: 6 Music audience up 25%

Rajar: 6 Music audience up 25%

6 Music's audience leapt by nearly 25% year-on-year in Q1 as sister station Radio 2 steadied its position as the ...

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 16th 2013 at 9:11AM

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Rajar: XFM reach grows 40% in London

Rajar: XFM reach grows 40% in London

XFM's London audience grew by more than 40% in Q1 as Capital claimed most listeners overall and Magic led on share.

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 16th 2013 at 9:10AM
Google reveals streaming Spotify rival

Google reveals streaming Spotify rival

Google has lifted the lid on its long-awaited music streaming platform.

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 15th 2013 at 9:31PM
Midweek Charts: Rod sailing back to No 1

Midweek Charts: Rod sailing back to No 1

Rod Stewart is heading for his first chart-topping album in the UK since 1979 with brand new studio set Time.

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 15th 2013 at 4:15PM
The Official Charts Company

Official Charts Midweek Sales Flash Top 40s: Wednesday, May 15 Gated Content

Today's Official Chart Midweek Sales Flash is in.

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 15th 2013 at 3:57PM

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Polyphonic Spree appoint Paul Carey as manager

Polyphonic Spree appoint Paul Carey as manager

The Music Management's Paul Carey has been appointed manager for The Polyphonic Spree for the UK and Europe.

The band ...

on May 15th 2013 at 3:39PM
Music Dealers

Music Dealers updates discovery tool linking artists and broadcast networks

Global music licensing company Music Dealers has announced the launch of the Music Dealers Discovery Tool Version 3.0, which aims ...

on May 15th 2013 at 3:10PM
Martin Mills: Warner/PLG buyout 'good news for the market'

Martin Mills: Warner/PLG buyout 'good news for the market'

Beggars Group co-founder Martin Mills has told Music Week of his optimism that Warner Music's successful £487m buyout of Parlophone ...

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 15th 2013 at 2:47PM
BBC 6Music

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, ...

Tina Hart
by Tina Hart
on May 15th 2013 at 2:27PM
Xfm

Radio playlist update: Xfm Gated Content

Xfm has revealed its new playlist and Records of the Week for the period commencing May 13, 2012. 

Tina Hart
by Tina Hart
on May 15th 2013 at 2:19PM
iTunes

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:
 
Singles:


Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 15th 2013 at 2:06PM
IMPALA

IMPALA: Warner's Parlophone deal will help re-balance market

The regulatory approval of Warner Music Group’s acquisition of Parlophone Label Group will “help to re-balance the recorded music market”, ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 15th 2013 at 1:48PM
Indies could end up with some Parlophone assets, confirms EC

Indies could end up with some Parlophone assets, confirms EC

The European Commission approved Warner Music's £487m takeover of Parlophone Label Group this morning - but not without making special ...

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 15th 2013 at 12:19PM
Music Week Presents: Kayla L'ayton

Music Week Presents: Kayla L'ayton

London born singer-songwriter Kayla L'ayton has been writing and performing from a young age; having honed her musical skills at ...

on May 15th 2013 at 12:14PM