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‘Dance For Stevie’ - Massive Ministry of Sound Fundraiser in Support of Steve Lavinere From Legendary Duo Bobby & Steve Announced
Money raised will support Steve Laviniere as he recovers from rare brain injury after contracting COVID-19. Artists set to play include David Morales, Norman Jay MBE, Trevor Nelson, Barbara Tucker and more.
FUGA Accelerates International Growth with Appointment of Gareth Mellor as New Global Head of B2B Marketing
Gareth Mellor joins in newly created role as Global Head of B2B Marketing. Connie Chow appointed as Marketing Strategy Manager for Dance / Electronic in February.
Tuned Global and social media app LYKA sign deal to power immersive in-app music streaming experience
LYKA is using Tuned Global’s APIs to quickly build in-app music streaming service. Tuned Global to manage content delivery and ingestion of audio files. LYKA app combines social media and e-commerce, with 6 million users across Southeast Asia.
Merlin COO Charlie Lexton & NWA founding member OG Arabian Prince among Keynotes at 1st Djooky Music Investment Summit
Additional keynote speakers include Susan Paley, Michelle Edgar, Brian Malouf & Faryal Khan-Thompson. The virtual summit will take place on June 17-18 between 11am and 5pm Pacific Time. Lexton to open summit at 11am Pacific time.
Paloma Faith Unveils New Stories for Alexa Skill ‘Paloma’s Bedtime’
Alexa Skill introduces new premium stories, including classics like 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'The Three Little Pigs'. Innovative update builds on success of world’s first artist-owned Alexa Skill. Download “Paloma’s Bedtime” Alexa skill here.
AIM Opens Access to Free Associate Membership Tier
Provides free industry knowledge and networking opportunities via new, AI-driven “Associate Knowledge Base”.Levels playing field for entrepreneurs from diverse ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds. Anyone can get a feel for the “Associate Knowledge Base” in Beta. Management and implement overseen by recently appointed Community Support Manager, Char Walsh.
Tuned Global Powers Up Fantasy Record Label App FanLabel
Tuned Global managing ingestion and content delivery from major and indie labels. Millions of tracks with enriched metadata being processed via Tuned Global’s automated content delivery system. Concurrently with Tuned Global’s backend revamp, FanLabel experiencing a growth rate of 20-30%.
Exceleration appoints Britnee Foreman as Head of Data Strategy and Digital Operations
Exceleration Music, the new global music venture focused on investing in independent labels and providing personalized solutions to their entrepreneurs and artists, is announcing the appointment of Britnee Foreman as the company’s Head of Data Strategy and Digital Operations.
London Grammar Partners with Calm on Exclusive Meditative Mixes
Reinterprets three tracks from new UK #1 album as 15, 30 and 60 minute meditation soundtracks, available exclusively on Calm.Continues London Grammar’s foray into mood-based music, following curated ‘Moodmix’ playlist in 2018.Partnership facilitated by Sony Music UK’s creative & strategy hub, 4th Floor Creative, in collaboration with Ministry of Sound Records.