Bungalo Records and Multi-Media Marketing Giant Fireworks Productions Forge Strategic Alignment
LOS ANGELES (Bungalo Records/ www.bungalorecords.com) - Bungalo Records, exclusively distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, and Fireworks Productions announced today that they are aligning to maximize the various strengths of each company in a collective effort to develop a more extensive ...
| Clear Channel's Instant LiveTM-TM- Enters into HFA's 'Express Live' CD and DPD Licensing Agreement; Flexible Licensing Solution Enables Immediate Availability of Live Concert Recordings
NEW YORK (Clear Channel) - The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA), the premier U.S. mechanical rights organization, announced today that Clear Channel's Instant LiveTM service has entered into HFA's "Express Live" mechanical licensing arrangement for CDs and permanent digital downloads (DPDs). The HFA Express ...
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Country Country Records, BSW Records and Universal Music Marketing To JoinForces In Foreign Markets
NASHVILLE, TN. (Country Coubtry Records/ BSW Records/ Universal Music) - Frank Willson, President of BSW Records, announced Country Country Records has signed an agreement with BSW Records and Universal Music Marketing for distribution and promotional representation in the foreign markets. UMM will ...
| UK industry welcomes campaign to educate parents about filesharing
LONDON, UK (BPI) - The UK record industry has welcomed the launch of a major international campaign to raise awareness around illegal filesharing amongst parents. International children's charity Childnet have launched the campaign with support from music industry body pro-music.org; which aims to ...
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Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on June 13, 2005
NEW YORK (Warner Music Group) - Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, prior to the opening of the NYSE on Monday, June 13, 2005, and will hold an earnings update conference call on Monday, June 13, 2005, at 10:00am EDT for the three-month period ...
| eMusic Launches 'The eMusic Dozen'And Offer To Its Subscribers Their 12 Essential 'Must Have' Albums
NEW YORK (Andy Morris & Company/ www.www.amc-pr.com) - eMusic, the world's No. 2 digital download service - selling more than two million tracks monthly - today announced the debut of "the eMusic Dozen." Compiled by a "who's who" of influential musicians, rock critics and authors, the eMusic Dozens ...
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Larry Santiago Names Promotion Manager, West Coast, Epic Records Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. (Sony BMG) - John Grady, President, Sony Music Nashville, today announced the hiring of radio veteran Larry Santiago for the position of Promotion Manager, West Coast, Epic Records. Mr. Santiago will be based in Los Angeles and will report directly to Bill Macky, Vice President, National ...
| The GRAMMY Foundation Announces Launch of First-Ever GRAMMY Camp; Application Deadline for High School Students is June 17
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Recording Academy) - The GRAMMY Foundation's inaugural GRAMMY Camp, sponsored by Shure Incorporated, launches on July 30, 2005, at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif. The GRAMMY Foundation will select 60 high school students from across the country to participate in this extensive ...
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Sciax Corp. Signs Agreement of Acquisition With RMD Entertainment Inc.
BAY CITY, MI. (Sciax Cosp.) - Sciax Corp. announced today that it has completed an Agreement of Acquisition with RMD Entertainment Inc. As a result of this agreement RMD Entertainment Inc. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Sciax Corp. This acquisition marks the first success of the acquisition strategy ...
| New international campaign helps parents guide children about music on the internet
LONDON, UK (IFPI) - Children's Internet charity Childnet International, working with the music sector worldwide, is today launching a ground-breaking new information campaign aimed at educating parents about file sharing and music on the internet. A new leaflet - "Young People, Music and the Internet ...
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ROO Group Expands Its New York Operations
NEW YORK (ROO Group, Inc.) - ROO Group, Inc. with offices currently located in New York, Los Angeles, London and Melbourne Australia, announce today that they will continue to expand their global reach. Due to the ever-increasing demand for the company's video broadcasting technology, Video content ...
| 226 Records, Inc. Changes Name to 226 Music Group, Inc.
DALLAS, TX. (226 Music Group, Inc.) - 226 Music Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TTMG) announced that on May 31, 2005 the company changed its name from 226 Records, Inc. to the new name of 226 Music Group, Inc. and the symbol subsequently changed from (Pink Sheets:TTWY) to the new symbol (Pink Sheets:TTMG). ...
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SONY BMG Germany Expands Management Team
MUNICH, Germany (SONY BMG GERMANY) - SONY BMG Germany will expand its management team with the appointment of Edgar Berger as President, SONY BMG Germany, it was announced today by Maarten Steinkamp, President SONY BMG Continental Europe and Chairman and CEO, SONY BMG Germany, to whom Mr. Berger will ...
| The Orchard And EPSA Announce New Latin Label Signings, Expanded Digital Retail Network
LOS ANGELES (The Orchard) - The Orchard, the world's leading distributor and marketer of independent music, today announced that they have secured a diverse array of top Latin labels across South America – more than 50,000 new tracks – as Latin labels continue to choose The Orchard as their ...
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Warner Music Group Completes Sale of Warner Bros. Publications Unit to Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
NEW YORK (WMG) - Warner Music Group Corp. announced today it has completed the sale of Warner Bros. Publications to Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. The sale was announced on December 16, 2004. Warner/Chappell Music, a global music publisher, remains a division of WMG. The print music business of WMG's ...
| The Recording Academy Board of Trustees Meeting Results in Enhancements for Members, Continued Evolution of Award Categories, Additional Support for Artists' Rights and Consumer Education Programming
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Recording Academy) - The Recording Academy announced today results from its semiannual Board of Trustees meeting, which included electing National Officers, adding an additional category in the Gospel Field, and committing to enhancing outreach to members and music fans. The new National ...
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MTV Networks to Launch 'Tempo': A New Television Network Dedicated to Caribbean Music
NEW YORK (MTV PR) - Tempo, a new cable television network dedicated to Caribbean music and culture, will be launched by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. in October of 2005. The new channel will be advertiser-supported, and will target all people with a passion for the Caribbean lifestyle. The ...
| Christophe Lameignere Promoted to Chairman and CEO, SONY BMG France
LONDON, UK (SONY BMG) - Maarten Steinkamp, President of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, Continental Europe, announced today the appointment of new management for SONY BMG Music France. Christophe Lameignere has been promoted to Chairman and CEO and Christophe Waignier has been appointed Executive Vice ...
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Flagship Recordings To 'Ship Out' Via Fontana
NEW YORK (Flagship Records) - The new label from longtime music industry veteran Marc Nathan, FLAGSHIP Recordings, has signed a North American distribution deal with Fontana Distribution. Fontana is the new indie distribution arm of UMVD, and four FLAGSHIP releases are planned for Fontana Distribution ...
| BMI Foundation Announces 2005 Lennon Scholarship Winners
NEW YORK (BMI) - BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 8th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 17 year old Booker T. Washington High School ...
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