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NEWS & EVENTS
CMA provisionally clears Sony Musics acquisition of AWAL
Fresh off the press – the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared Sony Music's acquisition of AWAL.
Adele wins big at this year's BRIT Awards
It was a great night for Adele on Tuesday at this year's BRIT Awards. E.g., she basically won everything.
Snoop Dogg has acquired Death Row Records
Death Row was launched in the early 1990s by co-founders Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, Dick Griffey, and the D.O.C. In addition to boosting Snoop’s early career (releasing his 1993 debut album Doggystyle), the label went on to release countless albums by rap icons like 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, and others.
Sony Music Publishing launches Songwriter Assistance programme
Starting this week, Songwriter Assistance will offer 24/7 counselling support via global hotlines, as well as ongoing counselling services for emotional health matters such as stress, anxiety, depression, and family/relationship challenges.
The Spotify/Joe Rogan scandal shows no signs of dying down
After Neil Young took a stand in pulling down his music, he's now been joined by more artists, including another legend in Joni Mitchell.
Tom Gray is named as the new Chair of the Ivors Academy
The Ivors Academy is the UK’s professional association for songwriters and composers – celebrating their achievements, campaigning for their rights and supporting creatives throughout their careers.
Mysterious producer Inflo wins BRIT Awards Producer of the Year
Besides having recently won plaudits for working with Adele on three tracks on her smash album “30” (“Woman Like Me,” “Hold On” and “Love Is a Game”), Inflo is best known for his own acclaimed R&B collective, Sault.