Marc Marot & Nick Stewart hit out at 'fearmongering' by campaigners against Virgin's Downtown deal

The proposed acquisition of Downtown by Virgin Music Group has prompted a vocal campaign against the deal by sections of the independent community – with a recent development being a dedicated Block The Deal website featuring a range of opposition from across Europe. The proposal to acquire the independent services ...

Louis Bloom, Peter Mensch & Emma Banks on The Last Dinner Party's second chapter

Milk & Honey launches label with distribution from The Orchard

Avatar concerts producer Unit1 Studio launches to realise 'immense potential' for virtual events

HMV expands internationally with launch in the Netherlands

Dance music veteran Simon Dunmore teams with Armada on NBT Records

Industry veteran Simon Dunmore has partnered with Armada Music to launch NBT Records. According to the announcement, the label will be dedicated to “soulful, dancefloor-driven records”.

PPL appoints Dr Richard James Burgess as chair

PPL has appointed Dr Richard James Burgess MBE as its new chair. He will succeed John Smith OBE, effective January 5, 2026. Burgess will lead the PPL board ...

rightsHub unveils Artist Theory deal as it launches new rightsDrop feature for labels and publishers

Music rights data and asset management platform rightsHub has unveiled its latest feature for labels and publishers. Available to all rightsHub clients, rightsDrop will enable labels and publishers ...

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Universal Music Group UK hosts LA showcase to highlight global reach of British talent

Warner Music launches new Middle East label with multi-media company Merwas

Fuga expands partnership with classical music group Naxos

Funfair/Heatwave Records continues expansion with key appointments

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