Merlin and IMPALA launch Weidenmüller Sustainability Fund

Merlin and IMPALA have collaborated on the launch of the Weidenmüller Sustainability Fund. The fund – announced on Earth Day – is a multi-year joint initiative between Merlin and IMPALA, designed to accelerate the independent music community’s transition toward a more sustainable future. The fund honours the legacy of Horst Weidenmüller, ...

Earache's Tim Bailey on Those Damn Crows' No.1 album: 'They've built the fanbase for a long career'

Island Records promotes Matt Palazzolo to SVP, head of analytics

Sony Music names Kevin Foo as managing director for Southeast Asia

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Brazil tackles fake streams operation following coordinated action by IFPI and Pro-Musica Brasil

Brazilian law enforcement, through the cybercrime unit of the prosecutor’s office of Sao Paulo, Cyber Gaeco, has taken action against fake streams. It launched a large-scale disruption ...

Defected appoints Steven Braines as head of events

Defected has appointed Steven Braines as its new head of events. Starting this month, Braines will take over from Nick Mizzi who departs the business in May. Braines ...

Warner Music Group hires Activision Blizzard's Armin Zerza as new CFO and EVP

Warner Music Group has appointed Armin Zerza as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 5, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl. Zerza has extensive global financial, ...

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