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peermusic UK appoints Sony Music’s executive Harry Knyt as Head of A&R

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peermusic UK has appointed Harry Knyt as the independent music publishers' Head of A&R. Based in London, he will report directly to Ralph W. Peer, Managing Director of peermusic UK. In his new role, Knyt’s responsibilities will include signing, developing and implementing creative strategy for Peermusic’s UK publishing roster of songwriters and producers. peermusic UK's A&R team will now report to Knyt.

“This appointment marks a win for our songwriters," said Ralph W. Peer. "Harry ...

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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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Warner Music Group promotes Adam Tiran to General Manager at Africori

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Adam Tiran has been elevated to the position of General Manager of Africori, the Warner Music Group-owned South Africa-based independent distribution and label services company. Based in Johannesburg, Tiran reports to Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG. Tiran was a founding member of the Africori team and has worked at the company for more than 13 years, under the leadership of Founder and CEO Yoel Kenan, serving most recently as Director of Operations and International Lead.

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Bucks Music Group signs Jack McNeilage to a worldwide publishing agreement

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Bucks Music Group has signed Scottish songwriter, producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Jack McNeilage, known as Jack David, to an exclusive global publishing deal. London-based McNeilage has written songs that have amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify alone. McNeilage began as one half of the duo Able Faces, which enjoyed success in Germany and The Netherlands. McNeilage began writing and producing for dance music acts, including Timmy Trumpet, VAMERO, Tom Enzy, POLTERGST, and many mor...

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IMRO CEO Victor Finn to retire in 2027

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Victor Finn, the Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), has announced plans to retire from his role in 2027 after almost two decades in the job, marking the beginning of a planned leadership transition. The IMRO Board has initiated a formal succession process, with executive search firm Board Works charged with selecting the organisation's next CEO. Finn said: “With the Board's recent approval of our five-year strategic plan, and to ensure a smooth and orderly tr...

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