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completemusicupdate.comDEALSPeermusic has signed The Reytons – who are currently at number one in the UK album chart – to a worldwide publishing deal, via its joint venture with Max Music Publishing. “I am delighted to see a great independent band, on an indie label and published by an independent publisher, reach the top of the UK album charts”, says MD of Peermusic UK Nigel Elderton. “Congratulations to the entire team who have worked so hard to make this possible, including our partners at Max Music”.Warner Chappell has signed German rapper Shirin David to a worldwide publishing deal. “I’m excited to be working with Warner Chappell Music”, she says. “I’ve got some amazing new music in the pipeline and I can’t wait for people to hear it”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSie:music co-founder Tim Clark has announced he is retiring from day-to-day involvement in the management company, which is best known for its long-term management of Robbie Williams.
Control of the business is being handed over to long-serving directors Michael Loney, Nina Parnaby and Stephen O’Reilly. Clark will remain as Honorary Chairman and have a consultancy role for the next two years.
He will also remain involved in TV and film company ie:entertainment and retains his interest in Australia-based ie:east.Warner Music UK has promoted Liberty Wilson to VP International Marketing. “The UK has such an incredible amount of talent and I love being able to help showcase that to a global audience”, she says.
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