Island Records In The News

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Will Tanous promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer at Universal Music Group

Tanous will continue to serve as a member of the company’s Executive Management Board

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Heidi Jacob appointed Promotions Director at Universal’s 0207 Def Jam

Jacob most recently spent four years at Island Records

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Deviate Digital makes series of hires and promotions as part of UK expansion

Stef Pascual appointed as the company's first Strategy Director

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Blue Raincoat Music, in conjunction with Reservoir, signs global publishing deal with estate of Nick Drake

Deal includes classic albums Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later and Pink Moon

Interviews

‘Streaming’s growth in Africa is already exciting, but there’s so much more we can do’

Zimbabwean, British-raised exec Sipho Dlamani is heading up Universal Music Group in much of Africa. He forecasts a big future for the region and its impact around the world...

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Universal Music bolsters leadership in Africa, with Sipho Dlamini promoted to CEO of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

UMG also hires Elouise Kelly and Chinedu Okeke in senior roles on continent

Interviews

‘I figured out a really long time ago that I work for the artist, they don’t work for me.’

Tame Impala manager Jodie Regan on dealing with the challenges of 2020, how she met Kevin Parker and the secret to a lasting relationship with a megastar client

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‘I live and die by my artists — that’s what I wake up every day and fight for.’

Tap Music's US President Wendy Ong discusses imposter syndrome, failure, working with Dua Lipa, and her top tips for successful music management