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musicweek. com > digital > read > new-artist-platform-fenix360-teams-with-streaming-service-gaana-on-alternative-revenue-model > 093889

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…...

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musicweek. com > talent > read > he-was-a-true-believer-one-of-the-good-guys-a-tribute-to-music-journalist-andrew-perry > 093894

'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…...

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musicweek. com > labels > read > umg-board-to-review-pershing-square-capital-bid > 093890

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…...

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musicweek. com > publishing > read > peermusic-signs-songwriter-eyelar-and-launches-talent-jv-with-2-tone-entertainment > 093892

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,…...

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musicweek. com > labels > read > awal-creator-fund-launches-for-music-formats-in-partnership-with-gen-z-marketing-agency-lemontank > 093888

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…...

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musicweek. com > labels > read > atlantic-music-group-and-fader-label-launch-multi-level-partnership > 093885

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…...

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musicweek. com > live > read > wireless-festival-cancelled-as-home-office-blocks-kanye-west-visa > 093882

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…...

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musicweek. com > live > read > home-office-blocks-kanye-west-visa-amid-controversy-over-wireless-festival-booking > 093882

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…...

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musicweek. com > labels > read > bill-ackman-s-pershing-square-investment-fund-makes-64-billion-bid-for-umg > 093881

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…...

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musicweek. com > live > read > atg-entertainment-rolls-out-atg-live-svp-erik-newson-to-spearhead-concert-comedy-events-division > 093873

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…...