News Dolly Parton to launch the ‘Dollyverse’, a Web3 experience offering ‘limited-edition NFTs’ The Dollyverse project says it will release an 'exclusive selection of official and certified Dolly NFT collectibles'
News Sean Goulding joins One Fiinix Live agency, set up by Ed Sheeran agent Jon Ollier Goulding joins One Fiinix Live from the London offices of The Agency Group/United Talent Agency
News David Goldsen promoted to Head of A&R, Australia and Vice President, Creative, at Warner Chappell Music Goldsen manages Tones and I, Cavetown, Nathaniel Rateliff and more
News Universal named as launch partner for new Billboard ChartStars NFT project ChartStars will be a collection of artist-focused digital artwork
News YMU launches new record label, AmperSounds, headed up by Alistair White AmperSounds has already named several signings to
News Universal expands Capitol Records into China, led by General Manager Tom Tang UMG has also launched a new standalone International division in the market
News Bandcamp acquired by Fortnite maker Epic Games Bandcamp will continue to operate as a standalone marketplace
News Rebecca ‘Dimplez’ Ijeoma named SVP of Digital Marketing & Content Development at Capitol Music Group Ijeoma goes to CMG after four years as head of her own marketing agency, IJEOMA
News Larry Mestel, Founder & CEO of Primary Wave Music, joins NMPA Board of Directors 'The NMPA is a vital partner for those that create and own songs and I’m looking forward to making a meaningful contribution to its mission,' says Mestel
News Dua Lipa sued for alleged copyright infringement over hit single Levitating Artikal Sound System claim Dua Lipa hit sounds 'substantially similar' to their song
News Universal and Sony spent $550m buying Bob Dylan’s music rights. Now they’re making NFTs with him. Bob Dylan's new NFT platform Snowcrash partners with Sony and Universal
Analysis News Live Nation: We will not do business with Russia following Ukraine invasion "We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia."
News AmazeVR partners with Megan Thee Stallion on VR Concert tour that uses Unreal Engine-based visual effects The 'Enter Thee Hottieverse' event will take place at movie theaters in 10 cities across the US
News Rishi Malhotra, co-founder and former CEO of JioSaavn, joins podcast firm Luminary as CEO Dave Chappelle has also invested in Luminary
News Fred Gillham promoted to Managing Director of UK & Europe at Concord Recorded Music Gillham's new position is an extension of the role he has undertaken since 2019 as Managing Director of the UK
News Ultra Music Publishing inks strategic alliance with Warner Chappell Agreement will see Warner Chappell Music becoming Ultra’s sub-publisher in the UK
News Primary Wave acquires all rights of Regent Music Corporation and Jewel Music Publishing Co Deals bring to Primary Wave works of jazz giants Lionel Hampton, Thelonious Monk and Django Reinhardt
News Adele’s 30 tops IFPI’s Global Album All Format Chart for 2021 The UK star also tops IFPI Global Album Sales Chart and IFPI Global Vinyl Album Chart