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BPI responds to Lyor Cohen’s YouTube blog

BPI chief executive Geoff Taylor has responded to Lyor Cohen’s 'Five observations from my time at YouTube' blog post, contesting his point that the safe harbour loophole is a ‘distraction’ for the music industry.

By Anita Awbi 22 Aug 2017

15 UK acts announced for New Music Export Growth Scheme

Ibibio Sound Machine, Dream Wife, This Is The Kit and Dan Croll are among the latest round of artists to receive support from the BPI and UK government’s Music Export Growth Scheme.

By Anita Awbi 21 Aug 2017

Tom Misch signs to Universal Music Publishing

The London singer-songwriter and producer has signed a worldwide deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.

By Anita Awbi 18 Aug 2017

Dua Lipa scores first solo female number one in two years

The rising pop talent's single New Rules has bagged the first solo female number one slot since Adele’s Hello in 2015

By Anita Awbi 18 Aug 2017

Boy Better Know to receive AIM Innovator Award 2017

The grime collective and independent London label helmed by Skepta and JME is to receive the AIM Inspiration Award 2017.

By Anita Awbi 17 Aug 2017

Songwriters protest for acknowledgement of their ‘moral rights’ in US

Songwriters from across Europe and North America have come together to protest the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) refusal to recognise their moral rights.

By Anita Awbi 17 Aug 2017

Spotify named as Artist & Manager Awards sponsor

The Music Managers Forum (MMF) and Featured Artist Coalition (FAC) have announced that Spotify is headline sponsor for the sixth annual Artist & Manager Awards.

By Anita Awbi 17 Aug 2017

Siobhan Fahey signs to Warner/Chappell

The Bananarama and Shakespears Sister singer-songwriter has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner/Chappell, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group.

By Anita Awbi 16 Aug 2017