Scottish company launches world's first Celtic music digital download store!
GLASGOW, UK (UIST MEDIA GROUP/ www.tradtunes.com) - Think of music downloaded from the internet, and hip-hop and the latest release from a band like U2 spring to mind. Now, two young musicians are harnessing the powers of internet-based technology to allow the world access to traditional, Celtic and ...
| Reed MIDEM signs 10-Year deal with Cannes, France
CANNES, France (www.reedexpo.com) - Reed MIDEM, the organizer of professional, international tradeshows, has signed a 10-year agreement with the City of Cannes, maintaining its international tradeshows on the Cote d'Azur until at least 2014. Under the terms of the deal, which was officially presented ...
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What's The Download.com announces search for young adults to derve with Earth, Wind & Fire, Mark McGrath, JD Natasha and other music makers on new 'Interactive Advisory Board' addressing digital music
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Recording Academy) - WANTED: Music Enthusiasts! What's The Download (WTD), along with Earth, Wind & Fire , Mark McGrath and JD Natasha , is on a nationwide search to find members for the all-new "What's The Download Interactive Advisory Board." The premier source for information regarding ...
| Warner Music Group announces Return of Capital
NEW YORK (WMG PR) - Warner Music Group today announced that, based on strong operating results, significant excess liquidity, and the successful implementation of its restructuring program, it plans to provide for a return of capital of up to $350 million from the Company to its shareholders. The return ...
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Sanctuary Records Group announces distribution deal with Drive-Thru Records; Founders Richard Reines and Stefanie Reines continue to sign talent and develop new artists
NEW YORK (Sanctuary Records) - Sanctuary Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Merck Mercuriadis is delighted to announce the distribution deal recently put in to place between the Sanctuary Records Group and Drive-Thru Records, led by founders Richard and Stefanie Reines. "Richard and Stefanie are throwbacks. ...
| AT&T Wireless debuts first-ever Mobile Music Store in the US: mMode Music Store, turning the phone into a 'remote control' for PC downloads of digital music
SEATTLE, WA. (AT&T Wireless) - Building on the success of the company's Music ID service, AT&T Wireless today announced the premier of the mMode Music Store, making the entire music discovery, sampling, and purchase process mobile for the first time in U.S. history. With the AT&T Wireless mMode Music ...
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Ronnie Johnson named Atlantic Executive Vice President
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Ronnie Johnson has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Atlantic Records, based at the company's New York headquarters. The announcement was made by Atlantic Co-Chairman/COO Craig Kallman and President Julie Greenwald, to whom he jointly reports. Johnson, who joined ...
| Viztas - the Amazon.com for Portland's Booming Independent Music Scene
PORTLAND, OR. (www.Viztas.com) - Word is quickly getting out that Portland, OR, has become a hot spot for independent musicians. The city boasts the biggest jazz scene outside of New Orleans, and the largest blues mecca outside of Memphis. A wide variety of talented, hopeful musicians are flocking here ...
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XM Satellite Radio exceeds 2,500,000 subscribers in Third Quarter
WASHINGTON (XM Satellite Radio PR) - XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that it finished the third quarter 2004 with more than 2,500,000 subscribers. XM added more than 415,000 net new subscribers in the quarter and is on pace to exceed 3,100,000 subscribers ...
| Music sales worlwide boosted by DVD growth
LONDON, UK (IFPI announcement) - Music sales worldwide nudged up slightly for the first time in four years, the International Federation of Phonographic Industry said Thursday. The London-based group said unit sales of recorded music expanded by 1.7 percent in unit terms for the first six months of ...
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Warner Music Group urges Voters to make their voices heard
NEW YORK (WMG) - WMG Labels & Artists Launch Non-Partisan Campaign Encouraging Music Fans to Vote on Nov. 2nd. Warner Music Group announced today a new, multi-faceted voter-awareness campaign designed to encourage music consumers to participate in the electoral process and vote this November. The non-partisan ...
| Recording Academy announces key National department head promotions and hiring of East Regional Director of member services
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Recording Academy) - The Recording Academy announced today that it has promoted Megan K. Clarke to Senior Director, Information Technology; David Konjoyan to Senior Director of Creative Services (formerly Publications); and Tim Whalen , Director of Facilities. Additionally, Kelly ...
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More than 150 000 cd's sold in the streets!
PARIS, France (Junkadelic Records) - Junkadelic Zikmu is an independent recording label based in Paris/France. Home of the world famous DJ Junkaz Lou. They are releasing records since 1995 and have built a multi-services company. They are providing artwork & design, independent promotion & distribution. ...
| House music pioneer and legend DJ Pierre inks an exclusive management agreement with Newlite Muzik
NUTLEY, NJ. (www.newlitemuzik.com) - DJ Pierre a Chicago legend whose involvement with House Music goes back to its earliest days, has chosen New Jersey based Newlite Muzik Management to guide his illustrious career. DJ Pierre's name is associated with being the main force behind the Acid House movement ...
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Geffen Records seals joint venture pact with Joe Simpson's JT Records
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) - Geffen Records has inked a joint venture deal with Joe Simpson's new imprint JT Records, it was announced today by Geffen President Jordan Schur and Joe Simpson. Simpson is the manager/father of Geffen superstar Ashlee Simpson (whose No 1 debut album "Autobiography" ...
| CMJ Music Marathon 2004 panels announced
NEW YORK (www.cmj.com/marathon) - CMJ MUSIC MARATHON 2004 features over 50 panels covering topics from the evolution of record contracts and the future of festival tours, to dance music, download sites, music journalism, radio promotion, and international issues. CMJ's Music Marathon's annual College ...
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Indie Record distribution solution: Facing facts in the digital age
LOS ANGELES (www.gmanmusic.com) - There is nothing like going straight to the source to get your facts, and for their presentation on Indie Distribution, the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) did just that. The event was led by Clay Pasternack, co-executive director of AFIM ...
| Tim Riley Music Consulting launches with high profile clients in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. (Webster PR) - Longtime music industry veteran Tim Riley announced today the launch of his new consulting firm – Tim Riley Music Consulting. Tim Riley Music Consulting will be located at 8815 Sawyer Brown Road; Nashville, TN 37221. Office #: 615-646-7035; email: [email protected]. ...
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New indie record label, Infared Inc puts together a benefit concert titled, 'A Hand for the Homeless'
BATAVIA, OH. (Infared Inc) - On Sunday, December 12th, DJ Dellicious, CEO and producer of the INFA-RED INC. record label, will gather together some of the Cincinnati area's most talented musicians for a benefit concert titled, "A Hand for the Homeless" at the 20th CENTURY THEATER in Cincinnati's Oakley ...
| The Orchard joins with Saregama - India's largest and oldest music company - in a broad-ranging marketing and distribution partnership
NEW YORK (The Orchard/ www.theorchard.com/ www.amc-pr.com) - The Orchard, the world's leading supplier and marketer of independent music, announced today a worldwide marketing and distribution partnership with Saregama India Ltd, India's oldest and leading music company and part of RPG Group of Companies, ...
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