Community orchestra and choir, The Fantasy Orchestra, with 80+ members spanning the UK and Paris, will come together on 20th July to present a colourful repertoire of vibrant Brazilian Tropicalia, spotlighting the controversial ‘60s movement.

The UK’s leading physical distributor, Proper Distribution, part of Proper Group AG, has signed a deal with US-based Firebird Music Holdings to service its partner labels, artist management agencies and other creative businesses.

Mahogany, the global multi-platform music brand best known for the Mahogany Sessions video channel, has launched Mahogany Songs, a new distribution service for independent artists.

The AIM Independent Music Awards returns on 17th October for its fourth edition at London’s iconic Roundhouse, the ceremony’s natural home. In 14 brief years, the event has established itself as the UK’s leading music tastemaker awards – recognising the best, brightest, most unique and diverse artists, labels, and entrepreneurs.

RoEx, the tech startup driving cutting-edge intelligent audio production tools has been awarded a £250,000 grant by national innovation agency Innovate UK, as part of its “Creative Catalyst: AI in the Music Industry” funding competition.

AIM (The Association of Independent Music) and the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) have appointed Roxy Erickson, co-founder of sustainability consultancy Creative Zero, as Project Manager to lead on the next phase of the Music Climate Pact.

Simi Agbaje has today been awarded ‘Music Entrepreneur of the Year’ – the Young Music Boss Awards’ (YMBA) flagship title – presented in partnership with The Association of Independent Music (AIM).

Silvia Montello has resigned for personal reasons from her position as CEO of the Association of Independent Music (AIM), the not-for-profit organisation championing the UK’s independent music community. COO Gee Davy takes on the role of interim CEO, and has also been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Policy Officer.

RoEx, the tech startup pioneering AI-driven mixing and mastering, has appointed Jason Reed to the newly created role of Head of Growth and Operations.