News 98.5% of UK independent festivals aren’t covered by insurance for COVID-19 cancellations 92% of indie festival organizers say that their firms are at risk without Government intervention
News AWAL partners with Zoom & United Nations for COVID-19 response Initiative will see AWAL artists support and amplify United Nations key messages
News UK-based label & management company Globe Town inks global distribution deal with The Orchard Company's latest release is Tycho Jones' Don’t Be Afraid
Analysis News Another billion-dollar quarter for Sony Music, as streaming revenues jump 27.4% year-on-year Recorded music revenues rose 13.5% YoY in the quarter
Analysis Blog ‘Make your imagination real. Now is the time.’ Sean Glass on the opportunities presented by lockdown – and the changing face of entertainment media
Interviews ‘I got crumbled into little pieces and then I rebuilt, and through the rebuilding, I became fearless.’ World's Greatest Songwriters: MoZella
News Spotify inks licensing deal with India’s oldest label, Saregama Deal will see 100,000 songs added to Spotify's catalog in the market
News SoundCloud launches fifth edition of ‘First on SoundCloud’ featuring Che Lingo, Christelle Bofale, Shenseea & Object Blue Campaignspotlights emerging talent on the platform
News AWAL signs global deal with Alaina Castillo & Chosen People Artist was named as the US representative for Spotify’s global artist program, RADAR
News Kristian Davis-Downs named Head of Digital Content at Secretly Distribution Exec joins from AWAL where he was Senior Director, Label Integrations
News The UK’s Reading & Leeds Festivals canceled due to Coronavirus "We were hopeful we could deliver the ultimate festival to you in August, something to look forward to in these strange and confusing times".
News Universal Music Group accelerates China strategy, with Joe Fang named first ever MD of UMPG in region Hiring represents UMG's first major move in China since Tencent consortium deal was completed
News UMPG signs Surfaces to exclusive, global co-publishing deal Duo is made up of Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki
Analysis News China’s NetEase Cloud Music, with over 800m users, gains rights to use 1.3m Warner Chappell songs Deal comes as Tencent exclusivity deals are said to be expected to expire over next two years
News Primary Wave takes equity interest in podcast production studio, Audio Up Company is led by founder and CEO Jared Gutstadt
News Enzo Valdez appointed Managing Director of Universal Music Philippines Valdez, founder of Sindikato Group, succeeds Ricky Ilacad as head of Universal Music Philippines
Analysis News Michael Rapino talks cost-cutting, fan-less concerts, and pressing pause on Live Nation’s big Mexico deal The five things you need to know about the live giant's Q1 earnings
News Warner Music inks partnership with Punjabi music specialist Ziiki Media "The appetite for Punjabi repertoire is huge, not just across India, but also around the world. This partnership also gives us the opportunity to explore interesting collaborations between our artists and Warner Music’s international talent pool.”