DEALS
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Universal Music has agreed a licensing deal with Ethiopian streaming service Sewasew Multimedia - the major’s first deal in the country. “We are THRILLED to partner with UMG”, says Sewasew MD Abraham F. “This partnership is a testament to Ethiopia’s growing importance in the global music industry and we are confident that it will be a success for both companies”.
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B2B music services provider Tuned Global has announced three new deals in Africa. The company will work with Jumamo in Nigeria, Sewasew in Ethiopia and Tieme Music in Ghana. “The energy and innovation in African markets are inspiring and we’ve found that our partners there are looking for new ways to engage listeners, highlight local artists and solve complex technical problems,” says Tuned Global MD Con Raso. “Every market and country is unique and streaming services are embracing this, taking international and regional heavyweights on. They turn to us to help make sure their ideas come to market fully formed and highly functional”.
APPOINTMENTS
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Downtown Music Holdings has confirmed that Tracy Maddux has stepped down as Chief Commercial Officer, although he has “committed to continue providing his insights and expertise” to the company. He says that he is “eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead”.
DIGITAL
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Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad with a number of new features making use of the larger screen. The classical music specific app was launched on the iPhone in March.
GIGS & TOURS
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Pink will be back in the UK for tour dates next June, including two nights at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tickets go on sale on 30 Nov.
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Tom Odell has announced new UK and Ireland shows next summer, including his biggest headline show to date at Alexandra Palace in London on 19 Jul. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.
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The Damned have announced UK tour dates in December 2024, which will see the band re-joined by drummer Rat Scabies. They will wind up at the Roundhouse in London on 18 Dec. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.