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Marshall Nolan elevated to EVP, Head of Commercial Strategy at Island Records
Island Records has promoted Marshall Nolan to Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Strategy, the Universal Music Group label announced...
David Massey retires from Arista Records, will step down in June
Sony Music has announced that David Massey, President of Arista Records, will retire from the company.The news comes seven years...
Sarah Gabrielli promoted to Head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing UK
Sony Music Publishing UK has promoted Sarah Gabrielli to Head of A&R.Gabrielli will continue to be based out of the...
ATC Group acquires majority stake in Jamie Osman’s Easy Life Entertainment
London-headquartered All Things Considered (ATC) Group has acquired a majority stake in Easy Life Entertainment, as the independent music company...
Daniel Ek pockets another $27.6m from selling Spotify shares – cashing out over $750m since 2023
Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek sold another $27.6 million worth of company shares on Wednesday (April 2), continuing his...
Mdundo launches strategic review that ‘could lead to change in ownership, merger, strategic investor or other consolidation’
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo has launched a strategic review as it grapples with what it calls ‘persistent billing challenges’...
Morrissey launches legal action against alleged online fraudster, as Web Sheriff investigation uncovers ‘decades-long defamation campaign’
The music business is having to get used to fighting online defamation campaigns waged against artists on social media.In 2022,...
HYBE’s newest venture in the US is a label called HYBE AMERICA x AU in partnership with Alan Chikin Chow
HYBE AMERICA has partnered with YouTube star and Alan’s Universe creator Alan Chikin Chow to form a new venture called...
Warner Music Group, Josh Groban honored at Harmony Program gala
Warner Music Group (WMG) and singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban were recognized this week for their contributions to the...
Global independent music publishing sector was worth $2.8bn in 2023, up 5.7% YoY (report)
The global market value for music publishers – including majors and indies – was EUR €9.8 billion in 2023, which...
