'Vinyl is a major force': HMV MD Phil Halliday on new store openings and the outlook for 2023

New revenue figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) showed that vinyl now outsells CD in terms of value. In the current issue of Music Week, we quiz the retail sector and trade bodies about the long-term potential of the format and its Q4 impact. HMV has just issued ...

HMV revenue increases above £150 million in 2022

Streaming inquiry MPs call on government to deliver national strategy for music

Domino GM Chris Scott on how radio, TikTok and Harry Styles aligned for Grammy nominees Wet Leg

UMG's Sir Lucian Grainge: 'The economic model for streaming needs to evolve'

TikTok signs licensing deal wit Rotana Music Group

Rotana Music Group and TikTok have announced a licensing agreement for Rotana’s Arab music catalogue. Established in 1993, Rotana Music Group is the largest record label and music ...

Cindy Mabe confirmed as CEO & chair of Universal Music Group Nashville

Cindy Mabe has been appointed chair and CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN), effective April 1, 2023. Mabe will succeed Mike Dungan, who announced his intention ...

Vinyl outsells CD for first time in 35 years as total music sales reach £2 billion

Following the BPI’s recorded music market figures last week, the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) has now issued its numbers for 2022. The preliminary figures - which will be ...

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