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‘If the virus is not brought under control in the US within a reasonable timeframe it could be catastrophic for the live music sector.’

Ed Sheeran agent Jon Ollier on the crucial global interdependence needed for a bounce back from COVID

Interviews

‘We’ve always known music is essential to people’s lives, but this year we’ve felt that on a whole new level.’

Paul Robinson has worked for Warner for a quarter of a century – with his latest year one of his most challenging yet

News

Andrew Davis appointed Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Sony Music

Davis will be charged with leading SME’s global human resources function

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Songtrust and Secretly Publishing ink new administrative partnership

Songtrust will administer the publisher’s full catalog for the world outside of the US and Canada

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Vivendi denies any wrongdoing as CEO Arnaud De Puyfontaine and Vincent Bolloré indicted in Italy over alleged market manipulation

Universal Music Group parent issues statement

Interviews

Atlantic Records’ Next Wave In The UK: ‘We’re putting our money where our mouth is.’

Austin Daboh says it's a new day for Atlantic Records UK

Interviews

Troy Carter: ‘The music industry has to change the business model; it’s as simple as that.’

The Q&A founder and ex-Spotify exec joins the MBW podcast to talk independent artists – and the future of the business

News

Ramon Alvarez-Smikle promoted to SVP, Head of Urban Digital Marketing at Interscope

Exec was previously named Senior Director Digital and Content Marketing last year

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Troy Carter’s Q&A launches Venice Innovation Labs, including app that can read ‘sentiment analysis before songs are released’

"The launch of Venice Innovation Labs marks an important milestone for Q&A."

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Vevo Artists To Watch 2021: Olivia Dean, Holly Humberstone, Alfie Templeman, Kylie Morgan, Dylan Fuentes

MBW has once again partnered with Vevo to showcase the company's carefully curated DSCVR Artists To Watch

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Sony Music UK names new beneficiaries for the UK Social Justice Fund

Fund is part of the global Sony Music Group commitment to support communities and help address structural inequality

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As All I Want For Christmas Is You hits UK No.1, Hipgnosis backs fundraiser concert for Nordoff Robbins

‘The Stars Come Out To Sing At Christmas: A Virtual Christmas Concert With Songs, Carols And Festive Greetings’ to stream globally on Tuesday December 15

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Primary Wave buys stake in music publishing catalog and master recordings of Leo Sayer

Deal includes hits such as Thunder In My Heart, Dreamin (a worldwide hit for Cliff Richard), Long Tall Glasses and Orchard Road

Analysis Blog

Santa’s guide to tech companies: Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice to songwriters this year

NMPA boss David Israelite on the tech platforms who've supported composers in 2020... and those who have been less beneficial

News

Sharon Boyse promoted to SVP, International Operations and Society Relations at Sony/ATV

Boyse oversees affiliate administration operation teams throughout the company

News

Warner Chappell Music inks global deal with Africa-based music company Africori

Deal will see Africori and Warner Chappell Music offer new opportunities for African artists

Analysis Blog

The Great Royalties Hustle

BigStar’s Nick Lawrence on why the royalties system is well past its sell-by date

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Christine Mosha appointed to Lead East Africa Region Marketing and Artist Development at Sony Music

Mosha to build out artist roster and amplify international catalog across the region