DEALSSony Music Publishing has signed songwriter LostBoy – real name Pete Rycroft – best known for his work with Ava Max and Tom Greenan. “I’m so happy to be part of the Sony Music Publishing roster”, he says. “The support from the whole team over the last couple of months has been amazing.

A massive thank you to SMP’s US and UK teams for making me feel so welcome. This next chapter looks so exciting thanks to you all”.————————————————–LIVE BUSINESSTicketmaster has launched its Ticketmaster Request tool, already available in North America, in the UK.

It allows fans to register their interest in high demand shows as soon as they are announced. The first UK shows to use the tool will be Four Tet’s three gigs at London’s Alexandra Palace in May, via a partnership with promoter Eat Your Own Ears.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSRadiohead drummer Phil Selway has been announced as Ambassador for next year’s Independent Venue Week. “I’m honoured to be an Ambassador for IVW in their tenth anniversary year”, he says. “This past decade has seen IVW do incredible work in supporting and nurturing this vital musical community of independent venues.

For me, these venues are the lifeblood of music in the UK, and after the great challenges they’ve faced these past few years, I’m excited to represent them in this way”.Venue operator ASM Global has hired former Live Nation exec Liam Thornton as EVP Strategy & Development. “This will drive tremendous value for private and municipal partners and ultimately guests”, says CEO Ron Bension. “We’re going to leverage the coming years for a period of unprecedented growth in our business space.

One Liners: Ticketmaster, Independent Venue Week, Babymetal, more

Related News