Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has appointed Edward Matthew as VP, International A&R and Head of Creative, WCM Scandinavia. Based in Stockholm, Matthew will report to Shani Gonzales, Managing Director, WCM UK & Head of International A&R, and Lars Karlsson, Managing Director, WCM Scandinavia. In his dual role, Matthew will bring “extensive cross-border expertise and entrepreneurial vision to WCM’s global creative operations,” said the company. He will focus on "driving international coll...

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati (pictured, above) has resigned from the French government as she plans to focus on her bid to become elected Mayor of Paris in the next municipal elections. Dati, a controversial figure in French politics, held the job for two years and served under four different Prime Ministers. She has been replaced by Catherine Pégard, a former journalist who served most recently as the cultural advisor to President Emmanuel Macron. Prior to that, she was the President...

Independent music company Position Music has named Garrett Ream and Mikelle Schwartz Co-Heads of the company’s Label division, with Ream leading creative and Schwartz overseeing marketing. Label A&R will continue to be led by Position Music Founder & CEO Tyler Bacon and President Mark Chipello. “We’re proud to recognise Garrett in this elevated, expanded role and to welcome Mikelle to the team," said Bacon and Chipello. "Her experience, passion, and marketing expertise are exceptional. ...