Author archives: Music Business Worldwide

Confirmed: Trenton Harrison-Lewis joins Warner Music UK and ADA in SVP role

“So many young artists need solid structure, wise counsel, and strong mentorship, and I’m looking forward to working with Howard and the entire ADA team, as well as everyone at WMUK, to help develop boutique strategies to foster amazing talent and buil…

Kobalt inks global publishing deal with Mr. Eazi’s emPawa

“This partnership with Kobalt will build on what we have done over the past year, maximising our knowledge of African music, writers, culture and history, now with a global tech-driven partner.”
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Universal Music Group hires NBA’s Eric Hutcherson as Chief People and Inclusion Officer

“Our strength as a company comes from our people and our culture – combining the quality, passion and dedication of our people with our entrepreneurial drive.”
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AWAL celebrates ‘true creative force’ Little Simz after Ivor Novellos Best Album win

“Simz is a true artist and it is important in this age of instant gratification that an artist like Simbi, who puts in the work and comes through unfiltered, is recognized.”
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DJ’ing Through the Pandemic: How the Electronic Dance Community is Leading the Industry into Live Streaming

Beatport CEO, Robb McDaniels, on how the electronic music community is pushing a valuable new income stream for the business forward
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