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THE BIG EVENT
TagMix is the headline sponsor for the virtual Music Week Tech Summit on March 31. TagMix provides an innovative cloud-based software solution to solve the problem of poor quality user-generated audio by replacing it with a pro-audio stream straight from the mixing desk. Dolby is a platinum partner for the Music Week Tech Summit and will stage a virtual workshop. For sponsorship opportunities, please email:
helen.hughes@
futurenet.com. Tickets are now on sale at:
musicweektechsummit.com
THE BIG LAUNCH THE BIG DEAL
Columbia president Ferdy Unger-Hamilton has predicted success for James Arthur this year, as the major confirmed details of a new deal with the former Syco act. The deal is a collaboration with Columbia Germany, who have been working with Arthur since his No.1 album Back From The Edge. His fourth studio album is due for release this year. “Columbia Records are really excited to be working with
THE BIG ROLE
5K Records has named Oksi Odedina as GM. She was previously senior marketing manager, Warner Records. Moe Bah and Kilo Jalloh, CEOs of 2K Management, founded the label with producer JAE5. Sony Music is partnering with 5K in a JV. “The newly-formed label is a true example of the UK music industry at its best and most innovative,” said Odedina. “It is an honour to be working alongside a team united with such clear vision, passion and a track record for delivering excellent music and campaigns with artists.”
James,” said Unger-Hamilton. “He has proved himself to be a brilliant songwriter over the last few years, and we regard ourselves as being really fortunate to get the opportunity to work with him. He has a fantastic album in the pipeline, expect 2021 to be a big one for him.” James Arthur added: “I consider it an honour to be signing to a label with such prestige – Columbia has historically signed iconic artists and musicians, many of which have inspired me along the way, so to be adding my name to a roster that boasts so many legends is a sign of how far I’ve come and is a huge compliment. I’m very grateful to Columbia for wanting to work with me and am extremely excited to write this next chapter of my career with them. I have a feeling it’s going to be some journey!”
THE BIG INQUIRY
Chief execs from the major labels have given evidence at a virtual session of the DCMS Committee inquiry into the economics of streaming. Facing tough questioning from MPs, David Joseph, Universal Music UK CEO & chairman, Jason Iley, Sony Music UK CEO & chairman, and Tony Harlow, Warner Music UK CEO, all highlighted labels’ investment in artists and competition in the streaming age. PRS For Music CEO Andrea Martin and PPL CEO Peter Leathem also gave evidence. Stay tuned to
musicweek.com for updates.
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Hannah Neaves and Azi Eftekhari (pictured, L-R) have launched new creative agency Remedy Inc. Neaves, Tap Music’s head of global marketing and artist development, and Eftekhari, outgoing head of label relations (EMEA) at YouTube/Google, have experience across management, labels and digital. Remedy Inc will craft campaigns for clients across music and entertainment. It is working on several projects, including a film for YouTube’s Legacy Series, as well as paid livestreams for Mercury Studios.
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