ASCAP Appoints New Board Members to Champion Music Creators
ASCAP announces new and re-elected Board of Directors for 2025-2027 term, including Jon Batiste, Desmond Child, and other prominent songwriters and publishers....
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ASCAP Appoints New Board Members to Champion Music Creators
ASCAP elects new Board of Directors for 2025-2027 term, including Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, and other top music creators. Board advocates for songwriter and composer...
Sony Music Publishing Expands Tips Music Partnership
Sony Music Publishing expands its partnership with Tips Music, bringing over 32,000 Indian tracks across 24 languages to global platforms including YouTube....
Independent Music Publishing Reaches $2.8 Billion in 2023
Independent music publishing reached $2.8 billion in 2023, marking a 5.7% increase driven by digital revenues. The sector now represents 26.3% of the global music...
Avex Acquires S10 Music Publishing in U.S. Expansion
Japanese entertainment giant Avex Inc. acquired S10 Music Publishing's full catalog, including hits by Tate McRae, Justin Bieber, and Doja Cat, forming Avex Music Group....
Ben Vaughn, Warner Chappell Nashville President, Dies at 49
Ben Vaughn, President and CEO of Warner Chappell Nashville, unexpectedly passed away at 49 on January 30, 2025. A champion for songwriters' rights....
Janelle Monáe Receives SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award
Janelle Monáe receives SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being one of the most streamed creators in the organization's 20+ year history of digital royalties....
Billy Steinberg & Son Sign Global Publishing Deals
Legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg and son Ezra sign new global publishing deals with Sony Music Publishing. The partnership expands Billy's catalog including hits like 'Like...
BMI Launches SPARK Program to Empower Music Creators
BMI launches SPARK, a new program offering exclusive discounts, career resources, and wellness support for songwriters, composers and producers at every career stage....
Kobalt Signs Rising Band South Arcade Amid Streaming Success
Kobalt, the world's largest independent music publisher, signs rising UK band South Arcade following their 20 million streams and BBC Radio 1 support....
Kobalt Signs Global Deal with South Arcade
Kobalt signs rising UK band South Arcade to global publishing deal. The Oxford-based alternative band has 20M+ streams and 800K monthly Spotify listeners....
BMI Honors Top Latin Songwriters at 32nd Annual Latin Awards
Peso Pluma received the BMI Champion Award and Regional Mexican Songwriter of the Year at the 32nd Annual BMI Latin Awards in Miami, celebrating top...
BMI Honors Gospel Music Trailblazers at 2025 Awards
BMI will honor Gospel pioneer John P. Kee at the 2025 Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards on April 3rd in Atlanta. The ceremony celebrates top...
BMI Reveals Schedule of Events for SXSW 2025
BMI announces its SXSW 2025 lineup featuring 42 artists across six showcases from March 11-14. Events include free public shows and exclusive songwriters circles....
Claes Uggla Named General Manager of Kobalt Scandinavia
Kobalt names industry veteran Claes Uggla as General Manager of Scandinavia operations. The executive brings 25+ years of A&R experience working with artists....
BMG Unveils New Brand Identity to Reflect Industry Evolution
BMG unveils new brand identity featuring dynamic visual elements and BMG Next strategy. The rebrand includes new colors and symbol while maintaining focus on artist...
Jameson Rodgers Signs Global Publishing Deal with Sony
Multi-platinum country artist Jameson Rodgers signs global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville in partnership with Relative Music Group....
Jameson Rodgers Signs Sony Music Publishing Deal
Multi-platinum country artist Jameson Rodgers signs global publishing deal with Sony Music Nashville and Relative Music Group. The hitmaker behind #1 songs like 'Some Girls'...
Hello Group & Sony Music Publishing Renew Deal
Hello Group Publishing and Sony Music Publishing Benelux renewed their multi-year creative partnership, expanding collaboration across Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific markets with global A&R and...
BMI Buzz Showcase Returns to Music Row
BMI revitalized its BMI Buzz showcase at Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern, featuring emerging songwriters Gloria Anderson, Jack McKeon, and Aniston Pate in Nashville....
BMI’s Alison Smith Announces Retirement
BMI's Alison Smith, Executive VP of Distribution & Publisher Relations, retires after 39 years. She'll serve as strategic advisor for two years....
Kobalt Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Tim Finn
Kobalt, the world's largest independent music publisher, signs worldwide deal with Tim Finn. The agreement covers his entire catalog including Split Enz and Crowded House...
Sony Music Publishing Nashville Opens on Music Row
Sony Music Publishing Nashville opens new administration office on legendary Music Row, reuniting creative and admin teams. The move strengthens collaboration at the heart of...
Sony Music Publishing Signs Eddie Eberle Global Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville signs 24-year-old artist Eddie Eberle of Eddie and The Getaway to global deal. The multi-talented songwriter has 500k monthly listeners....
BMI London Awards to Honor Graham Lyle and Top Songwriters
BMI honors legendary songwriter Graham Lyle as BMI Icon at 2024 London Awards on December 9. The ceremony celebrates top UK and European songwriters including...