Keith Harris and Bernard Butler to spearhead new Music Industry Advisory Group

Keith Harris is to chair the inaugural Music Industry Advisory Group (MIAG). The veteran manager and executive, who’s worked closely with Stevie Wonder, will be joined by musicians and producers, music lawyers, A&Rs, and more to focus on mentoring the next generation. Established by North East-based talent agency Generator, the ...

Merlin signs up to SoundCloud's Fan-Powered Royalties payout model

Gamma expands into Africa and Middle East

UMG's Dickon Stainer talks global opportunities for classical and jazz

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BPI reveals first wave of BRIT Billion artists

The BPI has revealed the first wave of artists that have been recognised with the new BRIT Billion award. The award celebrates outstanding achievement in recorded music ...

Because appoints Rhian Emanuel to head up UK label, promotes Laura Kelly to London Records MD

Because Music and London Records have both made senior appointments for the UK. Rhian Emanuel has been promoted from marketing director to managing director, Because Music UK. She ...

The Lottery Winners lead Nines, Jessie Ware & The National in albums scramble

The Lottery Winners lead the way in an albums Top 10 packed with new releases this week. With 15,611 physical sales, 978 downloads and 135 sales from streams, ...

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