Industry Calls For Gov’t Investigation Of PledgeMusic As Crowdfunder Enters Administration

UPDATED: UK Music CEO Michael Dugher is leading a music industry campaign demanding that Small Business and Consumer Minister Kelly Tolhurst refer PledgeMusic to watchdogs at the UK's Competition and. Continue reading

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Evolution Of The UK Festival Scene

Almost as much about the spectacle as about the music, music festivals have always been notable for their eye catching visuals and remarkable fashion scene. Here we look at UK. Continue reading

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Brit Awards 2019 – Full List Of Winners

The UK music industry gathered at the O2 Arena on Wednesday for the annual Brit Awards, with The 1975 taking top honors, winning album of the year for their hit. Continue reading

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Ninja Tune’s Peter Quicke Named New AIM Chair

The UK based Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced Ninja Tune MD Peter Quicke as its new chair. Quicke, who has been with London's Ninja Tune since shortly after. Continue reading

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Harvey Goldsmith’s Edge Invests $4.5M In Festicket

Festicket has added a $4.5 million investment from music industry veteran Harvey Goldsmith led Edge Investments. UK based Festickets serves as a music festival discovery and booking platform, including accommodations. Continue reading

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HMV Rescued From Bankruptcy By Sunrise Records

UK HMV record store chain has been saved from bankruptcy by Doug Putman, who also runs the Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records. Sunrise also took over 70 HMV retail locations. Continue reading

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Centrip Launches Music Industry Brexit Desk

International financial services firm Centtrip, has launched a dedicated music industry Brexit desk to help touring artists, promoters, distributors and the wider music industry navigate Britain's chaotic exit from the. Continue reading

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HMV May Be Rescued From Bankruptcy By Buyvia

Beleaguered music retailer HMV may be saved from bankruptcy by Buyvia, an online discount club with more than 200,000 members in the UK. The proposed plan would save a number. Continue reading

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HMV Falls Into Administration, Yet Again

Legendary UK music and entertainment retailer HMV has fallen into administration again. Administration is the British equivalent of bankruptcy protection.

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THU. BRIEF: RIAA Leadership Change • UK Biz Grows, Albums Tank • Coachella Lineup • More

THURSDAY 1.3.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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