frontline SOME OF THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM THE PAST MONTH IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
THE BIG MOVE
Frontiers Label Group has appointed Tim Bailey as the new head of label – international. Bailey has joined from UK rock label Earache, where he recently helped to steer Those Damn Crows to a No.1 album triumph. Frontiers Label Group has made a raft of big signings including Skunk Anansie, The Hunna and Megadeth. Describing the move as a “no-brainer”, Tim Bailey said: “They’ve become one of the most trusted mainstays of rock in the last 29 years, but the last two years have seen a huge pivot in the label’s trajectory.”
THE BIG AIRPLAY
Dua Lipa was the most played artist across radio, TV and public places throughout 2024, according to PPL. The organisation licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public places across the UK, including shops, bars, restaurants, gyms, offices and warehouses. It is the second time in five years that Dua Lipa has achieved the No.1 result, having previously topped the chart in 2020. Lipa has consistently featured in the Top 3 most played acts since then. Noah Kahan’s Stick Season was the most played track of 2024.
THE BIG AWARDS
The Ivors with Amazon Music honoured Charli XCX as Songwriter Of The Year, following the global success and cultural impact of Brat. U2 were in attendance at The Ivors to receive the Fellowship Of The
THE BIG LABEL
Capitol Music Group has unveiled an expanded Nashville operation. Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) and country division Capitol Records Nashville will now come under the Capitol Music Group Nashville banner. The company has appointed Candice Watkins (pictured) as president of Capitol Records Nashville and EVP of CCMG. “We’re looking forward to signing and developing the next generation of country artists on Capitol Records Nashville,” said Capitol Music Group CEO Tom March.
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Ivors Academy, which was presented by Ed Sheeran. The PRS For Music Icon Award was presented to Robbie Williams – his fifth Ivor Novello Award – in recognition of a songwriting career that includes 15 UK No.1 albums. There was also recognition for new talent. Berwyn won Best Album for Who Am I, marking his first Ivor Novello Award. Best Contemporary Song was claimed by Sans Soucis – another first-time winner – for the track Circumnavigating Georgia. Lola Young was the latest under-25 songwriter to be awarded the Rising Star Award with Amazon Music. Peter Fenn, Jesse Fink and Myles Smith together won PRS For Music
Most Performed Work for their collaboration on Stargazing. It was the first Ivor Novello Award for all three songwriters in recognition of a track that became a global hit. The Special International Award was awarded to Brandon Flowers,
frontman of The Killers and solo artist. It was presented by Bruce Springsteen, who was last year made a Fellow Of The Ivors Academy. Best Song Musically And Lyrically was awarded to Orla Gartland for
Mine, taken from her second album Everybody Needs A Hero. This year’s Visionary Award with Amazon Music went to Self
Esteem, in recognition of her “fearless, genre-defying songwriting”. Bloc Party won at The Ivors for Outstanding Song Collection.
THE BIG RESULT
SACEM has reported significant growth in its international collections. While collections in France have remained stable, international and digital revenues continue to grow, reaching €749 million in 2024. That represents an increase of 15% compared to 2023 and up around 29% compared to 2022. From the total collections of €1.6 billion, the Paris-based organisation headed by CEO Cécile Rap-Veber (pictured) distributed €1.38bn (up 12% year-on-year) to creators, music publishers and rights-holders around the world.
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