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MMF Weekly Roundup

26 January 2024

A weekly summary of events and resources for music managers.

MMF Chief Executive Annabella Coldrick interviewed Deezer CEO Jeronimo Folgueira on new ‘artist-centric’ model for streaming payouts.

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The Karousel/SESAC/MMF new talent showcase returns to Paper Dress Vintage on Tuesday February 6th. This month’s acts are Elanor MossMaya LaneLauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys and Scout.

MMF members can go for free. More information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UK Music has launched its Workforce Diversity Survey, which tracks progress to boost diversity and inclusion in the UK’s music industry.

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EMMA has produced the first ever European report on the management sector. It explores the opportunities and challenges faced by music managers in Europe when developing the creative businesses of artists, songwriters and other music makers.

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Our Meet The Funders event was a great success! We recorded the full session, available in the member Resource Area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIDiA are conducting a survey as part of a a research project into music and podcast distribution. Respondents will receive free access to one of their reports as well as the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win $1000.

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BPI are hosting ‘The Future Of Music Communities & Worldbuilding: Lessons From The Games Industry’, a livestreamed event on Tuesday 6th February as part of their ‘Insight Sessions 50’ series, focusing on the next 50 years of UK recorded music.

MMF members can access the event for free in the Events section of our website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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