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Musical chairs — Week 7 of 2021

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Composer and producer Quincy Jones, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam and Run The Jewels rapper Killer Mikehe are among the personalities that have been appointed to the new advisory board set up by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). See TicketsCEO Boris Patronoff will chair the board, which will gather executives from all sides on the music sector, such as Lyte CSO Lawrence Peryer and eTix CEO Travis Janovich from the ticketing business; You...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Sony Music Publishing signs global publishing deal with BigXthaPlug

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Sony Music Publishing has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with award-winning, multi-platinum selling breakout star BigXthaPlug, a.k.a. Xavier Landum.
Originating from Texas, BigXthaPlug covers multiple genres, from rap and hip-hop to country. His catalogue includes albums like 'Amar' (2023) and 'Take Care' (2024), and songs like 'Texas', 'Mmhmm', 'Levels' and 'The Largest'. His latest album 'I Hope You're Happy' (UnitedMasters), features collaborations with country artists like Luke Com...

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Jeff Sosnow promoted to President of Warner Records Group’s Reprise Records

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Warner Records Group has promoted Jeff Sosnow to President of Reprise Records, in addition to his role as EVP of A&R for Warner Records. He will remain based in Los Angeles and report to Aaron Bay-Schuck, Co-Chairman and CEO of Warner Records Group.
In this expanded remit, Sosnow will "oversee the next chapter of Reprise — one of the most storied and artist-centered imprints in modern music — while continuing to guide A&R strategy for Warner Records," said Warner Music Group in a statem...

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Pryor Cashman hires US Copyright Office’s Assistant General Counsel Jason E. Sloan

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US lawyer Jason E. Sloan has joined Pryor Cashman as a partner in the law firm's Litigation Group and the Music, Intellectual Property, and Media + Entertainment Practices in New York.
Sloan joins Pryor Cashman after a decade at the United States Copyright Office, where he most recently served as Assistant General Counsel. t the Copyright Office, he handled a broad portfolio of regulatory, policy, and litigation matters, including advising Congress on legislation and working closely with the De...

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