February, 2024

Takeshi Okada appointed President and CEO of Warner Music Japan
Okada joins Warner Music from EMI Records Japan, where he served as Managing Director since 2018 Source...

John Lennon estate appoints the UK’s PPL to collect neighbouring rights royalties
PPL will collect broadcast and public performance royalties for the estate’s interests in John Lennon, Yoko Ono and The Beatles Source...

Startup Delphos enables creators to make their own AI music generators
Delphos enables artists to create 'Soundworlds' that can generate music in their own style Source...

Abu Dhabi confirmed as location for second Vegas-style Sphere venue
New entertainment venue promises 'to redefine entertainment in the region' Source...

The Circuit Group launches Circuit Publishing in global partnership with Kobalt
The newly formed Circuit Publishing division will offer publishing services to Circuit Group's artist, producer and songwriter clients Source...

Spotify expands music videos to 85 new markets
CEO Daniel Ek says offering greater value to consumers is the key to ensuring Spotify can maintain price hikes Source...

Kenny Gates on [PIAS] sale: We have an amazing future ahead… and f**k the haters.
Gates described the future setup for the company he co-founded in a message to staff, obtained by MBW Source...

David Gray promoted to UK Managing Director and Head of Global A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group; Mike McCormack steps down as UK MD
Among the many songwriters, artists and producers Gray has signed to the company are Sabrina Carpenter, Stephen Sanchez, Julia Michaels, Shawn Mendes, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Demi Lovato Source...

Believe redesigns global music strategy, following the appointment of Romain Vivien as company’s first-ever Global Head of Music
'Since 2008, Romain has been one of my trusted partners to develop and grow Believe into the global player it is today,' said Denis Ladegaillerie, Believe’s Founder and CEO Source...

Triller preps for NASDAQ listing this week, as TikTok rival completes merger with financial firm AGBA
Former Citigroup executive Mark Carbeck has been named as the new Chief Financial Officer Source...

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