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MMF Weekly Roundup

02 February 2024

A weekly summary of events and resources for music managers.

 

We attended the launch by Women in CTRL of their 2024 Seat at the Table report, marking a pivotal turning point as representation of women on UK music trade association boards has risen to 52%.

Read the full report

 

We held a session with our Board summarising key audience insights for music managers from publicly available research to inform our research strategy. The session resulted in the production of an overview document, highlighting key takeaways from recent industry reports.

Members can go to the Resource area to find the full overview

 

We hosted our annual International Insurance virtual event with MMF Chair Paul Craig (Nostromo Management, Biffy Clyro) and MMF Board member Niamh Byrne (Eleven Management, Blur & Gorillaz) in a discussion about the on-going complexities of touring internationally.

 

We contributed to and welcomed this week the Women & Equalities Committee’s inquiry into the issue of Misogyny in Music.

Read the full report

 

EMMA are hosting a Market Spotlight focusing on Norway on February 15th. The session is important for those of you interested in acquiring in-depth knowledge about the Norwegian music industry and its market dynamics.

Sign up here

 

The details of the 2024 Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition, supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation, have now been announced.

Entries close on Monday 5th February at 5pm.

More information

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