ONE MOVEMENT FOR MUSIC ATTRACTS GLOBAL MUSIC INDUSTRY & TOP SHOWCASE ACTS TO PERTH, AUSTRALIA
One Movement for Music Perth (OMFM) and MUSEXPO Asia Pacific www.onemovementmusic.com have confirmed additional executives to join the already impressive international lineup announced for the October 6-10, 2010 event.
Derived from multiple countries on various continents, it follows on the heels of the highly successful launch of One Movement for Music Perth and One Movement MUSEXPO Asia Pacific last year, which was hailed by attendees at the most important music-focused industry event in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Troy Carter
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Making their way to Perth for OMFM 2010 will be industry executives including worldwide manager of Lady GaGa and Founder/Chairman & CEO Coalition Media Group Troy Carter, David Loiterton (Managing Director, Omnifone, APAC), Kevin Arnold (Founder/CEO, IODA, USA) and Arjun Sankalia (Director, Repertoire & Special Products, Sony Music Entertainment, India).
Also added to this year’s lineup are Kyle Hopkins (Head of Music, Xbox/Microsoft Media Acquisitions, USA), Patrik Larsson (Partner and Founder, Headlock Management/Lights Out, Sweden), Sebastian Mair (Co-Founder, Music Solutions in Japan), Frank Takeshita (Executive GM, Creativeman Productions, Japan), Oum Pradutt (Managing Director, Phase 1 Events, India), Ben Mawson (legal affairs of leading UK music firm SSB UK), Bobby Talwar (Managing Director, OML India), Martin Elbourne (Booking Agent, Glastonbury/The Great Escape, UK), Jasper Donat (CEO, Music Matters Asia/Nokia Music Connects India, Hong Kong) and Chris Gough (MD, Native Tongue Music Publishing, Australia). More key speakers will be announced in the coming weeks, including numerous leading executives participating in the Southern Hemisphere for the very first time.
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Steve Schnur
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Ron Spualding
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Mandar Thakur
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Richard Kingsmill
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The recently confirmed participants will join other music industry luminaries already announced, including Todd Rundgren (hit singer/songwriter and producer), Steve Schnur (Worldwide Executive Head of Music & Marketing, Electronic Arts), Ron Spaulding (President, Fontana Distribution – the leading independent distribution arm for Universal Music Group), Gary Chen (Founder, co-Chairman/CEO, Orca Digital/Top 100, China – Google’s music partner in China), Thomas Scherer (Head of Int’l Repertoire, BMG Rights Management, Germany); Mandar Thakur (Founder, MT Consulting, India); Ande MacPherson (General Manager, George FM & Kiwi FM, New Zealand), Mike Walsh (Head of Music, Xfm UK – one of Europe’s leading tastemaker radio networks), Spek Hussain Yoosef (Managing Director, Fairwood Music Arabia & Middle East) and Australians Richard Kingsmill (Music Director, Triple J) and Damian Trotter (Managing Director, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia) and many others to be announced in the next few days.
Michael Chugg and David Chitty, Directors of One Movement for Music, stated, “Last year our goal was to develop an unprecedented gathering of some of the most forward-thinking music business minds to the center of the Earth – Perth, Western Australia along with a collection of some of the best new talent from across Asia and other parts of the world for the inaugural One Movement for Music and One Movement MUSEXPO Asia Pacific. The amount of business deals that occurred for those who attended the event (both executives and artists) far surpassed our expectations. We are raising the bar even higher this year and from the increase in participants and interest in One Movement for Music from around the world this year. We are truly humbled by the passion and interest our second year event has attracted. We look forward to welcoming the music world to Perth, Australia October 6-10, 2010.”
Last year’s event attracted hundreds of international influencers to Perth for One Movement for Music and MUSEXPO Asia Pacific, including Coldplay manager Dave Holmes, one of the world’s greatest songwriters Diane Warren, Eminem and The Ting Tings booking agent Steve Strange and many others. In addition, the event brought together for the very first time leading emerging talent from Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, US, Canada, Germany, UK and many other countries.
For more information, log on to www.onemovementmusic.com.
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UNIVERSAL EXTENDS PUBLISHING DEAL WITH COLDPLAY
Universal Music Publishing Group has announced the extension of its publishing agreement with Coldplay to cover their future songwriting. First signed to the company in 1999 by Caroline Elleray, Head of A&R, Universal Music Publishing UK, the band’s first album, Parachutes garnered them a Mercury Prize nomination, their first Grammy® win, and propelled the band to worldwide fame. With their fourth studio album, 2008’s Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, providing the band’s first US and UK No.1 single together with further award wins and another massively successful global tour, Coldplay cemented their reputation as one of the world’s most renowned bands.
Paul Connolly, President of Europe & UK, Universal Music Publishing commented, “Coldplay define all that’s great about music today. They’re incredibly talented, they write fantastic songs, and they deliver amazing shows to their fans. They’ve sold over 50 million albums worldwide and their huge success is entirely deserved. We’re obviously very proud to be Coldplay’s publisher so it’s great that we’ve been able to extend our relationship with them in this way.”
Dave Holmes, Founder, 3D Management, the band’s manager said, “Coldplay and myself are pleased to continue our relationship with Universal Music Publishing. Paul and Caroline are the best in the business and we are happy to be a part of their ever growing family.”
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STOP START MUSIC SIGNS HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY
New Australian independent Stop Start Music announced that it has signed Brisbane, Australia-based quartet Hungry Kids Of Hungary to its growing roster. Joining Old Man River and Maniac to Australia’s newest indie label, 2010 is shaping up to be a good year for Stop Start Music.
Hailing from Queensland, Hungry Kids Of Hungary have enjoyed countless successes off the back of their 2009 debut, self-titled EP. Their most recent achievement, taking home the 2010 Q Music Award for the Alternative Category (for the second year in a row) and Song Of The Year for “Wristwatch.” Already boasting a quartet of radio singles and a relentless touring schedule, Hungry Kids Of Hungary has wasted no time carving out a name for themselves both locally and internationally.
Those already familiar with tracks such as “Let You Down,” “Scattered Diamonds,” “Set It Right” and current single “Wristwatch” will be well aware of this band’s ability to deliver modern indie gems, stacked with killer melodies and a healthy dose of ’60s pop panache. This highly anticipated album debut will only further this band’s reputation as one of Australia’s finest newcomers.
Ben Preece, Manager of Hungry Kids of Hungary, tells A&R Worldwide, “I honestly can’t tell you how excited we are to be working alongside Andy Bryan from Stop Start as well as Darryl Bailey and his team at EMI. It’s as important for the Hungry Kids and I to be working with excellent, personable people as it is to be furthering the band’s career and longevity with incredible industry professionals. Here we have the best of both worlds."
Hungry Kids Of Hungary new album Escapades is due for release on October 1, 2010.
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VIRTUALLYINTERNATIONAL MUSIC
ARTIST: Matt Adey
SONG: “Here I Am”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UK
LABEL: unsigned
AVAILABLE FOR: label, publishing, licensing and booking
WEB: www.mattadey.com
CONTACT: Matt Adey mattadey@hotmail.com
The London Paper has called him “THE singer-songwriter” and in the last two years, Matt Adey has carved a name for himself in the UK music scene. Having played extensively in the London live circuit, his name has graced the marquee signs for the Troubadour, Regal Room, Marlborough Jazz Festival, City Showcase, Balcony TV, Cobden Club, Soho Revue Bar and more. Adey is now attracting considerable attention, both in the UK and the US, for his individual mix of genres and an unhesitating approach to songwriting. He recently teamed up with old friends at Stand Alone Productions in West London to work on his debut full-length, Home, which is scheduled for release in October.
ARTIST: Kimbra
SONG: “Settle Down”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: New Zealand
LABEL: Forum 5 Recordings
AVAILABLE FOR: licensing, label, publishing and international booking
WEB: www.myspace.com/kimbramusic
CONTACT: Mark Richardson at mark@forum5.com.au
Kimbra is a 20 year old from New Zealand that truly has an extraordinary voice that can be recognized after just one listen. As a teen growing up, Kimbra’s gifts were recognized early on. Already gigging solo, she twice won grants from NZ On Air – one of which resulted in a recording session with Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers) and went on to receive heavy rotation on radio and television. Kimbra soon relocated to Melbourne to cultivate her musical profile and under the wing of Forum 5 management paired up with producer Francois Tetaz (Architecture In Helsinki, Bertie Blackman) to begin work on her debut album. On her initial single, “Settle Down,” Kimbra again paired up with producer Francois Tetaz and Australian Urban-leaning producer M-Phazes (Amerie, Pharoahe Monch).
ARTIST: Ronit
SONG: “Hearts Don’t Bend”
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia
LABEL: MGM
AVAILABLE FOR: publishing, licensing label and booking agent
WEB: www.myspace.com/ronitmusic.com
CONTACT: Matt Hyde matt@wiredpr.co.uk
A passionate and captivating musician, Ronit has developed a devoted following around Australia that grows with each performance: audiences are drawn to her strong vocals and emotive, honest lyricism, while being floored by her fiery guitar playing. Her sound is a melting pot of soul, roots and rock with hints of Middle Eastern-inspired melody, due in part to her Israeli heritage. This compelling blend of musical influences sets Ronit apart from her Australian female singer/songwriter contemporaries. Whether playing with her band or performing intimate solo concerts, Ronit has swiftly carved a reputation as one of the city’s most exciting live acts. Her music has been used in a successful short film, The Wake, directed by Gemma Lee. It screened at Palm Springs Short Fest in June 2009 to critical acclaim and was recently chosen for the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Ronit released her debut EP Heavy through MGM in June 2009 and played a series of solo shows in LA and New York. She also recently secured worldwide management and a worldwide publishing offer (being finalized) after her performance at MUSEXPO Europe in London. She recently returned to Australia after a trip to New York to co-write songs with a number of US-based writers.
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GLOBAL NEWS UPDATES…
British publishing executive Janice Brock (Sony/ATV), who worked closely for many years with Marty Bandier, Chairman/CEO, Sony/ATV, has been given a newly expanded role at Sony/ATV as the publisher’s liaison for A&R acquisitions outside of North America.
UK act Good-Natured are currently in the studio mixing their new material with Adrian Bushby (Muse) and plan to release their new single as a limited release in October. The band also has an EP set for release in Japan and the US in October.
Max Gousse, VP A&R Island/Def Jam, has signed UK act N-Dubz to a worldwide deal (outside of the UK). Gousse tells A&R Worldwide he signed the No.1 UK outfit recently. The band is managed by veteran British manager and TV personality Jonathan Shalit, CEO ROAR Group.
Seasoned A&R executive Dave Novik will be leaving his position at Decca Label Group in the near future. The label will be restructuring its offices in the UK and New York and a number of changes are being incorporated. For more information on how to reach Dave Novik contact info@anrworldwide.com.
BMG Rights Management has signed producer and songwriter Clarence McDonald to a North American administration agreement. The deal, which also covers all McDonald’s related music publishing companies which he partners with artists including Lani Groves, Deniece Williams and Bill Daniels (for the late Fritz Baskett), sees the company representing the rights to songs penned by McDonald including Monica’s number one R&B song “Everything To Me.”
Sales of digital albums have grown 51% in both unit terms and value terms in the first half of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The figures come from German music association BVMI and show that 4.7 million digital albums were sold in the first six months of this year compared to 3.1 million in the first six months of the previous year.
Billboard reports that these sales generated €41.5 million ($34.1m) compared to €27.5 million ($22.6m) a year earlier. Sales of single track downloads were 29.7 million (up from 22.9m) and generated €30.4 million ($24.9m).
Universal Music Group has signed a long-term worldwide deal with Annie Lennox. Since her career with the Eurythmics and as a solo artist Lennox has amassed sales of over 80 million albums worldwide. Lennox will release her new album, Christmas Cornucopia on November 22 via Island Records in the UK and on Decca Records throughout the rest of international territories.
EMI Label Services has signed a deal with 50 Cent’s label, G-Unit Records, in which EMI will distribute and promote releases on the G-Unit roster in North America. EMI Label Services and Caroline Distribution vice president and general manager Mike Harris says the deal is with some “truly marquee names in hip-hop.” Through the deal, the company will release the Grammy nominated multi-platinum rapper Lloyd Banks’ third solo album H.F.M. 2 later this year and Tony Yayo’s as yet untitled second album scheduled for release in 2011.
SC-based modern rock quartet Quarterfly has signed to Rock Ridge Music and will be releasing their third album, Do You Believe, in January 2011. The album was produced by Greg Archilla (Buckcherry, Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Edwin McCain), who also worked on the band’s 2007 release, Quarterfly II.
Legendary Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters has extended his worldwide publishing deal by signing an ongoing agreement with Warner/Chappell.
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