2021’s top-performing independent album in the UK was Arctic Monkeys’ 2013 release, AM
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UK government launches $1bn insurance scheme for live events forced to cancel due to Covid
Scheme will be available from September 2021 and run until the end of September 2022
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Is Spotify in for rough ride from the UK government?
New inquiry from British government to examine business models operated by streaming firms
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Indoor live music performances can take place in the UK from August 1
News follows UK government’s $2bn support package for the country’s arts and culture sector
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Touts who ran £11m ticket reselling scheme found guilty of fraud in the UK
Tickets were resold for events including Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift concerts
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Sony Music Launches New Children’s Label Magic Star
Sony Music UK has launched a new children’s entertainment label called Magic Star. Led by former NBC Universal executive Will Speer, the company’s will be to sign and develop artists and branded projects to family entertainment audiences, in addition to working with other Sony companies and their artist rosters. Speer,…
Founder Benji Rogers and A PledgeMusic Staffer Respond To News That Artists Will Never Be Paid
After news broke yesterday that PledgeMusic had $9.57 million in debt and assets worth $25,000 leaving "little prospect" that artists and other creditors will be paid, Hyepbot heard from two ex-staffers with intimate knowledge of the debacle. Founder and former CEO Benji Roger’s interview with a court-appointed receiver makes up…
MMF, YouTube Music Manager Grants, Accelerator Program Is Accepting Applications
The UK Music Managers Forum (MMF) and YouTube Music have opened applications for their unique grants and accelerator program for music managers. Aiming to increase the number of sustainable full-time management businesses, the initiative offers grants of up to £15,000 and over 100 hours of professional mentoring, training and masterclasses…
Sony Launches Spotify Data-Driven Personalized Merch For Bring Me The Horizon
Sony has launched a line of customized merch created by Spotify data for the fans of UK rock band . The ‘Amo in color’ initiative connects streaming with physical merch utilizing Spotify data to generate unique T-shirts based on fans’ listening habits. The dedicated website directs fans to log in…
Fierce Panda Records: UK Label With Fresh Talent On The Roster [INTERVIEW]
ReverbNation recently sat down to chat with storied UK record label Firece Panda Records, a UK label with an impressive resume and some promising new artists on the docket, about their work over the past 25 years, the challenges of operating as an indie label, what they look for in…