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New artist platform Fenix360 teams with streaming service Gaana on alternative revenue model
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (176+ words) Artist platform Fenix360 has partnered with Indian music streaming service Gaana to integrate a new suite of creator-focused tools." Fenix360 is a social media and creator platform that helps musicians build sustainable businesses. It is currently preparing for its global launch." Rolling…...
'He was a true believer, one of the good guys': A tribute to music journalist Andrew Perry
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (648+ words) The music journalist, author and broadcaster Andrew Perry has passed away aged 60. A frequent contributor to MOJO and The Daily Telegraph, a veteran of Q and Select, and the writer of several acclaimed music books, "AP" was a familiar face…...
UMG board to review Pershing Square Capital bid
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (252+ words) Universal Music Group has issued a statement in response to the $64 billion bid by Pershing Square Capital Management. Pershing Square already has a stake in UMG. If the deal went ahead, the major would move from its Amsterdam listing to…...
Peermusic signs songwriter Eyelar and launches talent JV with 2-Tone Entertainment
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (327+ words) Peermusic has signed songwriter and recording artist Eyelar Mirzazadeh (professionally known as Eyelar) to a worldwide publishing deal. Through the deal, Peermusic will publish Eyelar for future works, administer select back catalogue and, in partnership with 2-Tone Entertainment and Eyelar,…...
AWAL Creator Fund launches for music formats in partnership with Gen Z marketing agency Lemontank
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (343+ words) AWAL has launched the" AWAL Creator Fund in partnership with Gen Z marketing agency Lemontank. According to a statement, the new initiative from the global artist development company is designed to "discover, fund, develop and promote the next generation of…...
Atlantic Music Group and Fader Label launch 'multi-level' partnership
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (172+ words) Atlantic Music Group and Fader Label have unveiled what is described as a "multi-level partnership." It includes a 50/50 joint venture to sign and develop the careers of new and established artists, along with distribution and support services for the independently…...
Wireless Festival cancelled as Home Office blocks Kanye West visa
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (431+ words) The BBC has reported that the Home Office has blocked Kanye West's visa application to travel to the UK. West reportedly made the application yesterday via a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The decision was made on the grounds that…...
Home Office blocks Kanye West visa amid controversy over Wireless festival booking
2+ day, 6+ min ago (360+ words) The BBC has reported that the Home Office has blocked Kanye West's visa application to travel to the UK. West reportedly made the application yesterday via a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The decision was made on the grounds that…...
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square investment fund makes $64 billion bid for UMG
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (389+ words) Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a $64 billion merger bid for Universal Music Group. Pershing Square already has a stake in UMG. If the deal went ahead, the major would move from its Amsterdam listing to the New York Stock…...
ATG Entertainment rolls out ATG Live, SVP Erik Newson to spearhead concert, comedy & events division
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (199+ words) ATG Entertainment has announced details of ATG Live, a newly formed concert, comedy & events division led by SVP Erik Newson." The company partners with artists, promoters, and industry leaders to stage more than 500 concerts, comedy shows, and one-night events each…...