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'Over the past 100 years, the music industry has undergone fundamental changes time and again, and every generation of the Meisel family has found new ways to respond.'

Founded in 1926, Meisel Musikverlage has negotiated every evolution that has led to the modern music industry as we know it today. Here, we speak to the company's current MD Kirsten Meisel about adaptability, longevity and serving songwriters and composers across changing landscapes...

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Press Releases from IMI Members

Global digital distributor Xelon continues international expansion with launch of London office and additional key hire for Europe and the US

These include Jack Lawrenson, Global Streaming Manager, and Darren Latimer, UK/Europe Label Manager, who will be working with Gareth Davies, Head of Global Business Development, at the London hub on a regular basis, and, latterly Giancarlo Cordasco as US Partnerships Manager.

Xelon 3rd Sep 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind launches Verified Artist Program to give artists direct control over their lyrics at no cost

LyricFind, a global leader in lyric licensing and data solutions, today announced the launch of its Verified Artist Program, which allows artists to easily add, edit, and synchronize lyrics for display on all LyricFind's partner services.

LyricFind 1st Sep 2026 BUSINESS

Soundplate acquires audio technology company Stemmer, launches improved AI mastering suite

Independent music company Soundplate has acquired Stemmer, the audio technology company behind many popular online mastering services.

Soundplate 26th Aug 2026 BUSINESS
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Hello God: The Tumbling Souls on their most personal song yet

Lewis band to perform new tracks at HebCelt in July...

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‘The current capitalist model is patently broken’: Shambala’s Dan Raffety on why Kambe Events is pioneering Employee Ownership for festivals

The Shambala co-founder and Head of Music goes into detail about the move, what it means for the famous festival and how others might follow suit…

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'This milestone speaks to the power of publishers collaborating': Jennifer Mitchell and Mary Jo Mennella on their 25 year full-circle relationship

This year marks individual milestones for both Music Asset Management and Red Brick Songs - and a shared anniversary for the highly respected executives behind the two companies. Here, we speak to Mary Jo Menella and Jennifer Mitchell about working together for two and a half decades, how their respective businesses have evolved, and why relationships are still at the centre of the independent music publishing sector's success...

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Press Releases from IMI Members

Global digital distributor Xelon continues international expansion with launch of London office and additional key hire for Europe and the US

These include Jack Lawrenson, Global Streaming Manager, and Darren Latimer, UK/Europe Label Manager, who will be working with Gareth Davies, Head of Global Business Development, at the London hub on a regular basis, and, latterly Giancarlo Cordasco as US Partnerships Manager.

Xelon 3rd Sep 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind launches Verified Artist Program to give artists direct control over their lyrics at no cost

LyricFind, a global leader in lyric licensing and data solutions, today announced the launch of its Verified Artist Program, which allows artists to easily add, edit, and synchronize lyrics for display on all LyricFind's partner services.

LyricFind 1st Sep 2026 BUSINESS

Soundplate acquires audio technology company Stemmer, launches improved AI mastering suite

Independent music company Soundplate has acquired Stemmer, the audio technology company behind many popular online mastering services.

Soundplate 26th Aug 2026 BUSINESS
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Tickets for Good announces key board additions, launch of music and wellbeing hub, following successful funding round

These developments strengthen its leadership and sector expertise following a successful Series A round of investment, fuelling its next phase of growth. To date, Tickets for Good has distributed 1.4 million tickets in conjunction with its 1,500 event partners, to a customer base of some 800k registered healthcare workers, teachers, and charity workers across the UK, EU (primarily Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands) and U.S markets.

Tickets For Good 5th Oct 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind to provide global lyric distribution and artist visual tools to VIEENT Music

LyricFind has signed two deals with VIEENT, one covering lyric licensing and distribution, and the other covering visual content creation. LyricFind will distribute lyrics from VIEENT’s clients to the DSPs it powers, including YouTube Music, TikTok, Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, and more. VIEENT artists can also access Rotor Videos by LyricFind directly from their Labelmaster dashboards to create assets such as Apple Music Album Motion, Spotify Canvas, lyric videos, album artwork videos, and more.

LyricFind 30th Sep 2026 BUSINESS

IMPF and IMPEL unite on generative AI licensing principles and call for support from CMOs and other licensors

Independent music publishing organisations IMPEL and IMPF have issued a licensing framework for generative AI based on a number of key principles that will ensure song copyrights are properly valued now and in the future.

IMPF, IMPEL 30th Sep 2026 BUSINESS

Rob Waller returns to independent promotion with DHP Family

One of the UK's most respected live music promoters, Rob Waller, has announced his return to the independent music sector, following eight years at Live Nation and more than two decades at the forefront of live music promotion. Having stepped down from Live Nation in 2025, Waller is now embarking on a new chapter with DHP Family, one of the biggest independent promoters in the UK.

DHP Family 8th Sep 2026 BUSINESS

InterSpace Distribution and ToneGrid bring Rotor Videos by LyricFind to artists worldwide

Rotor Videos by LyricFind is now integrated into InterSpace Distribution and ToneGrid, giving artists, labels, and white-label distribution partners direct access to professional visual content tools from within their existing dashboards. InterSpace Distribution currently serves more than 15,000 artists and 100 labels, while ToneGrid has 24 white-label partners onboard.

LyricFind 27th Aug 2026 BUSINESS

We Group delivers 25 live events in 16 days

Independent festival and live event production collective We Group has delivered 25 live events in the last 16 days, bringing festivals, concerts, placemaking trails and brand activations to more than 250,000 people across London and the UK.

We Group 24th Aug 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind teams with Monetunes to expand lyric licensing and royalty collection for artists and songwriters

LyricFind has teamed with Monetunes to help artists, songwriters, and other rightsholders earn royalties from licensed lyric usage across major digital platforms. The deal adds lyric licensing and specialized usage reporting to Monetunes’ existing global royalty collection and administration services.

LyricFind 12th Aug 2026 BUSINESS

Bucks Music Group signs Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory

Gregory is an Ivor Novello award-winning composer, songwriter, producer and artist. This new deal will focus on his work across film, TV and other work outside of Goldfrapp.

Bucks Music Group 12th Aug 2026 BUSINESS
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Member Blog

‘The current capitalist model is patently broken’: Shambala’s Dan Raffety on why Kambe Events is pioneering Employee Ownership for festivals

The Shambala co-founder and Head of Music goes into detail about the move, what it means for the famous festival and how others might follow suit…

Member Blog

'This milestone speaks to the power of publishers collaborating': Jennifer Mitchell and Mary Jo Mennella on their 25 year full-circle relationship

This year marks individual milestones for both Music Asset Management and Red Brick Songs - and a shared anniversary for the highly respected executives behind the two companies. Here, we speak to Mary Jo Menella and Jennifer Mitchell about working together for two and a half decades, how their respective businesses have evolved, and why relationships are still at the centre of the independent music publishing sector's success...