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Do we need record labels?

News: 3rd February 2012 by Louise Dodgson under Record Labels

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With many artists raising money for releases through alternative sources, is there any need for the record label anymore?

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Want to play 2012's biggest event for emerging North East music?

News: 2nd February 2012 by Louise Dodgson under Live

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Calling all bands and solo artists!! Evolution Emerging want you! Don't miss out, apply by 24th February...

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Who's making money in 2012?

News: 1st February 2012 by Louise Dodgson

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The music services and companies who have got off to a flying start in 2012...

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Beggars Group chat music streaming

News: 31st January 2012 by Louise Dodgson under Record Labels

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As one of the UK's most prominent independent label groups, Beggars approach to music streaming is a worthwhile read...

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Spotify makes for hot topic at Midem

News: 30th January 2012 by Louise Dodgson under Artist Managers

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Let's take a look at one of the hot topics for discussion by the music industry at Midem in Cannes....

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Universal and Sony lurk in the wings of EMI sale

News: 27th January 2012 by Louise Dodgson

AIM and IMPALA working hard to make sure the EMI sale doesn't result in the music industry becoming a 'two horse race'...

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