Merlin promotes Charlie Lexton to CEO

Merlin has appointed Charlie Lexton as its CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Lexton has worked for the digital rights agency for global independent labels and distributors since its inception, initially alongside founding CEO Charles Caldas. Most recently, Lexton has served as Merlin’s COO since April 2020. He will succeed Jeremy ...

UK Music report values industry's economic contribution at £8 billion - but growth slows in 2024

Amuse appoints Giorgio D'Ambrosio as CEO

Cris Lacy appointed as chair & president of Warner Records Nashville

Rough Trade reveals first global edition of Albums Of The Year for 2025

Newly appointed EVP Jeremy Vuernick to link UK and US teams at Atlantic Music Group

A&R exec Jeremy Vuernick has been named executive vice president, Atlantic Music Group, joining AMG’s global leadership team. In this new post, reporting jointly to AMG CEO ...

Sony recorded music streaming revenue up 12% in Q3

Sony Music Group has reported its earnings for its financial year Q2 period (the calendar year third quarter) for the three months to September 30. Revenue for parent ...

Sam Fender to release Live At London Stadium concert film on YouTube

Sam Fender will this week release the Live At London Stadium concert film on YouTube. Fender performed to more than 80,000 fans at London Stadium in the ...

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