UMG's Sir Lucian Grainge reveals expansion of artist-centric strategy by targeting superfans

Universal Music Group CEO & chairman Sir Lucian Grainge has promised an “extremely exciting and transformative year” for the company. In the UMG leader’s annual note to staff, which has been seen by Music Week, Sir Lucian reflects on the achievements of the major in the past 12 months, including ...

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PRS Foundation appoints Nitin Sawhney as its first patron

PRS Foundation has appointed Nitin Sawhney as the organisation’s first patron. Having served as PRS Foundation chair for four years, the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award-winning music creator ...

Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl's vision for 2024 - 'The Year of the Next 10'

Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl has outlined an ambitious 10-year plan for the major. Kyncl, who took over at the major at the beginning of last year, ...

Shed Seven chase No.1 album with A Matter Of Time

Shed Seven could be on the way to their first ever No.1 album, A Matter Of Time, which, released last week, has accumulated 12,921 sales so far this ...

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