Virgin Music Group partners with Chess Club Records ahead of label's 20th anniversary

Virgin Music Group (VMG) has announced a partnership with UK-based independent label Chess Club Records. Under the new deal, Chess Club Records’ repertoire will be distributed globally via VMG. “With their strong track record, deep credibility, and highly experienced team, this partnership with Chess Club feels like a natural fit," said Bonita ...

Following early publishing deal, Transgressive signs HotWax for recordings ahead of second album

Material Music launches publishing arm with Downtown Music Publishing

LW Entertainment appoints David Joseph to board

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Sony Music Publishing elevates ZaZa Kazadi to senior director A&R, UK & Europe

Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted ZaZa Kazadi to senior director A&R, UK & Europe. Since joining SMP as senior A&R manager in early 2024, Kazadi has signed ...

Secretly Distribution bolsters senior team with two key appointments

Secretly Distribution (SD) has hired Hannah Angst as its new director of label and shared services while promoting Jacqui Resur to VP of client relations. Angst joins following a six-year tenure ...

Ivors 2026 preview: CEO Roberto Neri on songwriters, AI and supporting British artists

Ivors Academy chief Roberto Neri has outlined his vision for this year's ceremony while calling on the industry to do more to support emerging British songwriters. The Ivors ...

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Apple Music launches Music Room with Lola Young as first artist for concert series

'World class artists can be developed outside London': EMI North's Walt Disco campaign kicks off

IDOL appoints Evan Whikehart as general manager for North America

BMI to acquire Soundmouse from Orfium

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