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Music Industry Moves: NMPA Promotes Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer; BMG Ups Celine Joshua
The National Music Publishers' Association has announced the elevation of Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer to “new titles that reflect how their roles have expanded within the organization.” Aguirre has been named Chief Legal…
'The Outsiders' Musical Recoups on Broadway
Finally, some good news for the Broadway musical. “ The Outsiders,” a roots-rock-fueled show that makes stage magic out of adolescent rivalries, has become profitable. The production, which opened in April 2024 and won the Tony Award…
How the Grammys are adapting in a world of AI music, 'KPop Demon Hunters,' and a changing music marketplace
The Grammy Awards return February 1 at a pivotal moment for the music industry, one shaped by trending Latin artists, resurgent rock legends, and even charting AI acts. To unpack what will make this year's broadcast distinctive, the Recording…
How The Grammys Best New Artist Nominees Redefined Music Marketing
he 2026 Grammy Best New Artist category showcases artists who've mastered vastly different approaches to breaking through in today's fragmented music landscape. These nominees represent the different lanes of modern music marketing, each artist…
Lifeline for struggling Liverpool grassroots music venues
Grassroots music venues who have been struggling financially are to be given a funding boost by a new scheme in Liverpool. The Liverpool Grassroots Music Venues Support Programme offers grants of up to £3,000 for venues with a capacity of…
Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Iain WatsonPolitical correspondent Nearly fifty Labour MPs have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves calling for a forthcoming increase in business rates for music venues to be halted. The letter, which has been seen by the BBC, argues that a…
Eight great pieces of music tech, from the industry's biggest trade show
The world's biggest music tech show finished last week in Anaheim. From traditional instruments to cutting-edge ideas and updates and new launches from industry behemoths, the National Association of Music Merchants show (NAMM) is a…
Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly fifty Labour MPs have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves calling for a forthcoming increase in business rates for music venues to be halted. The letter, which has been seen by the BBC, argues that a revaluation of business rates, effective…
Music legend who played with Madonna and Bob Marley dies after mystery illness
A Reggae legend has died after being found unresponsive at home on Monday, his wife has confirmed. Sly Dunbar's death age 73 was also confirmed by the musician's team. The Jamaican drummer, whose real name was Lowell Fillmore Dunbar, co-founded…
Chappell Roan's Call for Health Insurance in Music Sparks New Crisis Hotline
During last year's Grammy Awards, Chappell Roan used her acceptance speech for Best New Artist to ask record labels to offer artists a livable wage and health insurance. The speech sparked a larger conversation, and in the immediate aftermath, Roan…
The 2025 Tony Awards set June 7 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall
NEW YORK -- Fans of Broadway, circle this date: This season's Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall. Producers of the show announced the date and location Monday. Nominations will be announced May 5.
Pubs and music venues to see business rates cut by 15%, says Treasury
Pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury has announced. It comes after warnings from the sector that changes from November's autumn Budget would lead to mass…
Free music festival set for Boston town centre park
Oliver CastleLocal Democracy Reporting Service A free live music festival is set to be held in Boston after councillors agreed a budget to fund the event. B-Fest 2026 will take place in Central Park on Sunday 2 August with a variety of national…
Free music festival set for Boston town centre park
A free live music festival is set to be held in Boston after councillors agreed a budget to fund the event. B-Fest 2026 will take place in Central Park on Sunday 2 August with a variety of national tribute bands, local artists and a range of food…
Neil Young gifts Greenland free access to his music and withdraws it from Amazon over Trump
Neil Young has donated a year's worth of access to his music and documentary archive to the people of Greenland after the territory's future became the subject of a fraught dispute with the US. “I hope my music and music films will ease some…
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