SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL CONTENT ACCESS: VIEW OFFERS
Connect with us

Creative Industries

Roo Panes signs global publishing deal with BDi Music covering future works

Published

4 years ago

on

BDi Music has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal covering the future works of British singer and songwriter Roo Panes.
His previous works stay with CRC Music. BDi Music founder and Managing Director Sarah Liversedge said: “Roo is a terrific songwriter with a great body of work. There’s plenty of exciting material to come, with some really interesting collaborations in the pipeline as well. I’m very happy to welcome him to the BDi family.”
Panes started his recording career in 2014 ...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Related Topics:

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).

Continue Reading

Creative Industries

British music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the UK economy in 2024

Published

1 day ago

on

November 16, 2025

By

The British music sector's contribution to the UK economy in 2024 has hit a record £8 billion (€9.06bn), up 5% from £7.6bn in 2023, according to data published by cross industry organisation UK Music in its annual economic report 'This Is Music 2025',

Evolution of GVA, exports and employment between 2002 and 2024

Exports revenue in 2024 reaches new high of £4.8bn, up 5% from £4.6 billion in 2023, boosted by international successes by British artists such as Charli xcx and Lola Young. Total UK ...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Creative Industries

Kobalt signs partnership with Nigerian company Inner Circle Publishing

Published

4 days ago

on

November 14, 2025

By

Independent music publisher Kobalt has signed a new deal with Nigerian publishing company Inner Circle Publishing (INCP). Details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Kobalt said the agreement marks "a significant move in expanding Kobalt’s footprint within the African music market." Inner Circle Publishing was co-founded by Caleb Oyolola and Promise Dennis earlier this year.
The company has already signed producers Choke Boi, who produced Fido's 'Joy is Coming', which has accumulated 50 mill...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Creative Industries

Leho Nigul promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Warner Music Group

Published

4 days ago

on

November 14, 2025

By

Warner Music Group has promoted Leho Nigul to Chief Technology Officer, effective December 1. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Engineering.
In his new role, he will lead WMG’s technology strategy, team, and product roadmap, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl. The promotion coincides with the departure of Ariel Bardin after a three-year tenure as WMG's President of Technology. Bardin will remain with the company through the end of 2025 "to ensure the continuity of key initiatives and a s...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Trending