Ninja Tune’s Peter Quicke Named New AIM Chair
The UK based Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced Ninja Tune MD Peter Quicke as its new chair. Quicke, who has been with London's Ninja Tune since shortly after. Continue reading
Harvey Goldsmith’s Edge Invests $4.5M In Festicket
Festicket has added a $4.5 million investment from music industry veteran Harvey Goldsmith led Edge Investments. UK based Festickets serves as a music festival discovery and booking platform, including accommodations. Continue reading
HMV Rescued From Bankruptcy By Sunrise Records
UK HMV record store chain has been saved from bankruptcy by Doug Putman, who also runs the Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records. Sunrise also took over 70 HMV retail locations. Continue reading
Centrip Launches Music Industry Brexit Desk
International financial services firm Centtrip, has launched a dedicated music industry Brexit desk to help touring artists, promoters, distributors and the wider music industry navigate Britain's chaotic exit from the. Continue reading
HMV May Be Rescued From Bankruptcy By Buyvia
Beleaguered music retailer HMV may be saved from bankruptcy by Buyvia, an online discount club with more than 200,000 members in the UK. The proposed plan would save a number. Continue reading
Post-Brexit, Foreign Musicians Can’t Play UK Unless They Earn $38,000 A Year
A new official UK government report recommends post-Brexit rules for migrants that could jeopardize the UK music industry. The Government Migration Advisory Committee calls for a minimum salary requirement of. Continue reading
BASCA CEO Vick Bain Exits
[UPDATED] Vick Bain is stepping down as CEO of The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA). Following a successful battle with breast cancer this year, she will exit. Continue reading
UK Americana Awards Names 2019 Nominees, Graham Nash To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The UK Americana Awards have announced its shortlist for their 2019 nominees. Iconic singer, songwriter and musician Graham Nash OBE, has been selected by the Americana Music Association UK as. Continue reading
Musicians Launch Post-Brexit ‘Save Music’ Campaign
The newly launched Save Music campaign by the Incorporated Society of Musicians hopes to protect musicians post-Brexit by either maintaining their freedom of movement between countries or to introduce a. Continue reading
