Def Jam CEO Steve Bartels to deliver keynote at Midem

Veteran exec to discuss scouting talent, developing new artists and the iconic label’s brand identity

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Sean Parker leads $5m funding round for music GIF developer Emoticast

Black Eyed Peas co-founder will.i.am and DJ and producer David Guetta also amongst investors
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Vivendi to host cross-cultural festival in London at Universal Music’s new Kings Cross base

Inaugural event, titled Le Crossing, will take place in October and is expected to return annually

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Carrie Underwood leaves Sony Music after 12 years to join Universal

Sony currently embroiled in legal battle with 19 Entertainment over royalty payouts
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Global hires Live Nation’s Debbie Ward after aggressive UK festival acquisition run

Ward named Commercial Director of a team that will develop strategic campaigns for brands

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Gabby Gunn Announced as PB x Pioneer DJ Accelerator Programme’s First Representative

Back in January we announced the application details for our new Point Blank x Pioneer DJ Accelerator programme, which commences next month. This initiative aims to reward one exceptional DJ talent from Point Blank and maximise their potential, giving access to a range of exclusive music industry opportunities taking place over the course of 2017. Over the past two […]

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Amazon partners with UK events and venues to offer prime experience

Online retailer to offer pre sale tickets for gigs, and exclusive lounges at venues and festivals
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