Punch Records partners with A&R exec Rich Castillo on launch of the A&R Academy

Punch Records and A&R executive Rich Castillo have teamed up for the launch of the A&R Academy. The new national talent development programme is designed to equip the next generation of A&R professionals and open up meaningful pathways into the UK music industry for 10 young people aged 18–30. Applications ...

Myles Smith scores biggest debut album result so far this year

UK Music appoints Arit Eminue as chair of UK Music Diversity Taskforce

Warner Music launches vinyl take-back pilot scheme with indie retailers

Proper Music Distribution signs home entertainment deal with global anime brand Crunchyroll

UMG's Michele Anthony & Tina Sinatra on global ambitions for 'emotionally rich' Sinatra The Musical

Universal Music Group’s Michele Anthony and co-producer Tina Sinatra have shared with Music Week their hopes for the new Sinatra The Musical to expand beyond the West End. Opening June ...

Absolute Label Services sign Appleton following comeback with new material

Absolute Label Services have signed Appleton – former All Saints duo Natalie and Nicole Appleton – for their upcoming EP Side By Side. Side By Side will be ...

[PIAS] acquires Signum Records to expand presence in classical market

[PIAS] has acquired Signum Records in a global agreement that further expands its presence in the classical music sector. Founded in 1997 by Steve Long and Alistair Dixon, ...

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