HMV To 1000 Indie, Unsigned Bands: ‘Come Play Our Stores’

Doug Putman and HMV have announced that the famed UK music retail chain is opening its doors to developing artists and unsigned bands for in-store performances.

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Here Is The Form You Need To Fill Out Now If PledgeMusic Owes You Money

UPDATED: As part of part of our ongoing investigation into PledgeMusic and its recent insolvency filing, Hypebot contacted the UK government's Insolvency Service to learn the procedures and deadlines for. Continue reading

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How To Contact The Court If PledgeMusic Owes You Money plus Confirmation That An Investigation Is Underway

Late last week, a court-approved the "winding up" of PledgeMusic. It's the UK equivalent of liquidation to cover debts, and while the few assets still held by PledgeMusic are likely. Continue reading

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Spotify Names Sulinna Ong Head of Music UK and Ireland

Spotify has appointed Sulinna Ong to the newly-created role of Head of Music in the UK and Ireland. Ong initially joined Spotify in April as Head of Artist & Label. Continue reading

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ROCCR Is A Non-Profit, Transparent PledgeMusic

UPDATED: As the effects of the collapse of crowdfunder PledgeMusic rippled through the music community, Iain Baker of UK rock group Jesus Jones was one of its most outspoken critics. . Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Board Says It’s “Continuing To Pursue a Sale”

It has been a little over 5 months since PledgeMusic suspended all campaigns and payments, and two months since FRP Advisory began contacting buyers as part of Pre-Administration, the UK. Continue reading

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7Digital Flirts With Bankruptcy, eMusic Makes $1.6M Bet

B2B digital music services provider 7Digital is flirting with administration, the UK equivalent of bankruptcy, after investors rejected a plan to issue more shares for cash which the company says. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Midem Day 1 • New iOS 13 Music App • Dubset + Beatport • UK Surveys PledgeMusic Victims • More

WEDNESDAY 6.5.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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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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