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Member Need: Looking for Sub-Publishing - Mar 15, 2023
Njal Frode Lie from High Impact Trailers (Norway) is looking for sub-publishing in territories where he don't already have sub-publishing, especially Japan, Italy, Brazil, Canada, Spain, Australia, but also other countries are of interest.

High Impact Trailers is music production and publisher, with a focus on creating promo and trailer-music -- production music.
Credits include Warner Chappell Production Music, Gargantuan Music and the trailer campaign for the Disney-movie 'Jumanji -- the Next Level'.
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Looking for Intl. music biz professionals & export-ready artist entrepreneurs for virtual biz meetings with Canadians. - Mar 8, 2023
Kathy Hahn is active on the international export front, with experience extending to the beginning of her career having been mentored by RCA Records' International manager and industry veteran Andy Nagy, and starting Island Records for Canada while Chris Blackwell was at the helm and presented Bob Marley with his first ever gold album for North American record sales.

Kathy Hahn: “I am always looking for international music business professionals to participate in virtual business-to-business (B2B) meetings with Canadians. I organize sessions & trade initiatives on behalf of The International Marketplace at Canadian Music Week - Canada's most established international music conference and festival.”
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Rich Conversations – Midge Ure Interview Part 2 - Mar 1, 2023
In part two of a two part conversation, Midge and Richard discuss A&R, Ultravox, Abba, Fragile, Pure, Brilliant, music publishing, Band Aid, advice to artists and songwriters on Music2deal and a possible Ultravox reformation.

Richard Rogers (RR): One song that I felt was massively underrated was the Ultravox song Lament from the album of the same name. I don’t know who your A&R man was at chrysalis records but I always felt that they put out the correct singles from the album but not necessarily in the correct order. What do you feel about that? For example, Dancing With Tears In My Eyes came out as the second single after the song One Small Day.
Midge Ure (MU): there are lots of things. Sometimes it’s hard to understand why some singles came out before other songs. Or why the ones that did come out of singles, why we ever chose them in the first place! And you’ve got to remember that a lot of this …
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The Music2Deal Kenya Launch - Feb 7, 2023
Presented by John Katana HSC, Founder /Director – Showbiz Info Limited

Date: 13th February 2023
Time: 2:30 PM East African Time
Speakers:
• Diana Hopeson
Founder/CEO GH Music Publishing and Managing Director Music2Deal Africa
• Mario Christiani
Founder / CEO Music2Deal
Topic: Presentation on Music2Deal Platform
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The Tamworth Country Music Festival - Feb 6, 2023
Tamworth Country Music Festival has agreed to partner with Music2Deal in a new initiative highlighting Australian Country Music - which is alive and flourishing with new talent amidst iconic favourites.

Tamworth is known as Australia’s capital of country, thanks to its annual Country Music Festival. The 10- day event is recognised as the largest and longest music festival in Australia and the southern hemisphere, and is among the top 10 festivals in the world.
Following its 1973 debut, the Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth has evolved into what is now recognised as “Australia’s largest music festival” and a cornerstone summer celebration, hosting Australian country music’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favourites along with over 300,000 visitors each year for an unforgettable live music experience.
What makes the festival remarkable is …..
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Haven´t explored Music2Deal recently? - Feb 1, 2023
Now we’ve made it even better

We've also made it better for those of you who produce events, whether it's an Online Meeting of Music Professionals or a Live Event.
Now, you have the ability to create events which stands out from other posts.
You can also now see who likes your posts and even to see who likes your Wants. Plus, you can now vote on Music Offers directly from your dashboard.
See you on the new Music2Deal
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January 30th – New improvements are coming. - Jan 25, 2023
Just a few days left and you can benefit from those new improvements.

Thanks to some great feedback from our members, we've made some fantastic improvements that will really help to increase your networking potential and gives you greater possibilities to make deals happen.
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Midem+ - Jan 25, 2023
New discussions in the MIDEM group.

“As I'm typing this, I'm listening to the opening addresses for Midem+ in Cannes. The 2023 edition is intended as a prologue, with a select few professionals determining the priorities for the real launch next year…..”
You will find the discussion in the “News” forum of the group.
Just click on the link below.
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Justin Bieber and that $200m deal - Jan 25, 2023
New discussions in the Songwriter group.

“Justin Bieber just signed a deal for his publishing with Hipgnosis - for $200m! Hipgnosis are known for doing deals with the likes of Leonard Cohen, Kenny Chesney and….”
You will find the discussion in the “General news” forum of the group.
Just click on the link below.
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Happy New Year! - Dec 27, 2022
Music2Deal celebrates the New Year with you.

We hope we can play a part in making those New Year's wishes come true and help you create the connections which make those deals happen for you in 2023.
So enjoy your time and let´s go for a successful and healthy 2023!
Your Music2Deal Team
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Only until Thursday – Special Offer - Dec 21, 2022
There are only a few hours left to benefit from our holiday Special. Don´t miss this great opportunity.

We’re offering you an upgrade to get an additional 2 months for free until Thursday (December 22) – Just log in to Music2Deal and click ‘Upgrade Now…’
Some of the benefits of Premium Membership include:
- Top position of your profile, offers and wants in search results
- More Music Offers and Wants to showcase
- Filter your contacts based on the type of business (A&R, Publisher, etc.), country, and keywords.
- Choose which members, based on their type of business, can contact you
- The ability to show your music and wants only to your business friends in case you have a rising star.
- And more!
Music2Deal wishes you the very best for the holiday season.
We're happy that you're part of our quality business network and that you realize how important it is to stay informed about music offers and requests from business friends.
Thank you for sharing our idea and being one of more than 10,000 music professionals actively using Music2Deal!
Enjoy a peaceful and memorable holiday season.
Cheers!
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Our holiday Special is coming - Dec 14, 2022
To celebrate the Holidays, we’re offering our holiday Special to you.

This special offer will be valid from December 19 until December 22.
We recommend to you to log in to Music2Deal in this period and click ‘Upgrade Now…’ to benefit from this holiday special.
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Webinar about Music2Deal - Dec 7, 2022
Introducing Music2Deal at the GHMusic Publishing Seminar 2022

The GHMusic Publishing Seminar 2022 was happen via Zoom at the 30th of November 2022. The event was hosted by Mrs. Diana Hopeson who is the CEO of GHMusic Publishing and Management, a board member of the Ghana Music Rights Owners Organization of Ghana (GHAMRO) and the representative of Music2Deal in Africa.
Besides the presentations of Ziiki Media and Aftown Music, Mario Christiani (Founder, CEO Music2Deal) talks about Music2Deal and showed the latest features.
Have a look via the link below.
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GHMusic Publishing and Management Presents Music Industry Seminar (last Quarter for 2022) - Nov 23, 2022
Topics: What You Do Before, During And After A Release, Making The Best Out Of Releasing Your Work Via Aftown Music and Introducing Music2Deal, the biggest Music Industry online network.

Speakers:
Mr. Obed Otoo - Country Manager, Ziiki Media
Mr Jefferson Seneadza - Founder, CEO Aftown Music
Mr. Mario Christiani - Founder, CEO Music2Deal
Host: Mrs. Diana Hopeson
Date: 30th November 2022
Time: 10am
Venue: Zoom Meeting ID:857 9926 0244 Passcode: 604187
Registration link below
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Social media analytics tools by CelebrityAccess - Nov 22, 2022
The first updates for CelebrityAccess 3.0 are officially live, including a comprehensive and easy-to-use social media analytics tools.

This incredible new tool is the latest to complement of 25 years of existing entertainment industry data, news, and search features. Those in the entertainment industry will now be able to see a multitude of social statistics in one combined location – for any artist worldwide and organized by social media type.
This is part of CelebrityAccess new world-class architecture rebuild that allows seamless data integration and robust search capabilities.
CelebrityAccess is pioneering the new future of data management for our industry. As they update and release all new products today and into the future, you will see an interactivity never seen before in our industry.
Marc Gentilella, CEO / Founder: “Twenty-five years ago, when CA was created, our goal was to deliver the best entertainment industry data and software. We accomplished this when we released CA 1.0 and 2.0., enabling our grassroots company to become a leader in the entertainment industry – globally. CelebrityAccess is known for assembling the most current detailed data and news to the entertainment industry……
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Steve Masur, Attorney (Shazam, Virgin Mobile, Liberty Media, Yamaha etc.) - Nov 16, 2022
Music2Deal allows me to leverage my network internationally and drives crucial connections between disparate aspects of the industry with an end result of better opportunities for my clients to do what they love: making and sharing music

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Allen Johnston - Industry Consultant, USA (Capital, EMI America, Sony) - Nov 2, 2022
"The level of professional contacts at Music2Deal surpasses anything else I have been able to find...

...This is where I send business when they want to develop that overseas deal. Music2Deal is the Best."
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Featured Want: Legendary producer Stuart Epps is looking for new artists - Oct 26, 2022
UK producer Stuart Epps (Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Robbie Williams) looking for new artists to work with For production / mixing.

Gerne: Pop Rock Blues
Language: English
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Rich Conversations – Midge Ure (Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’, Slik, Rich Kids, Ultravox…) - Oct 12, 2022
A new series of in depth conversations with Richard Rogers, A&R man, Music Consultant and Artist Manager and our Music2deal UK/Eire/Malta partner.

Our first guest is no less than the legendary multi-instrumentalist Midge Ure, famous as the man behind Slik. Rich Kids, Ultravox, Visage and of course Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ which he both produced and wrote the music for.
In part one of a two part conversation, Midge and Richard discuss live music after Covid, Kate Bush, Hans Zimmer, Mick Karn, Bauhaus, The Princes Trust and the single that never was.
Midge Ure (MU): So you were managing Mick Karn! (Mick and Midge released the hit single ‘After A Fashion’ way back in 1983)
Richard Rogers (RR): Yes I was looking after Mick Karn until about one year before he died and we released the ‘Selected’ album. Mick had been unwell for quite a while before he passed away but he was a great man to manage and very sympathetic and he also helped me through some ordeals in life. He had been working with Pete Murphy from Bauhaus in that final year.
MU: I think Pete Murphy has recently just had to pull his American tour because….
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New Version is online - 3rd October - Oct 5, 2022
Check out and explore

• New Design
• New Features
• New Opportunities
Improve your professional network possibilities to make deals happen!
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October 3rd - Update is coming - Sep 28, 2022
Just a few days left and the update will be live.

You will find more information about the update in the interview on our Music2Deal Blog. Please check the link below.
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Interview about the coming update - Sep 20, 2022
Mario Christiani – (CEO/Owner of Music2Deal) interviewed by Richard Rogers – (Managing Director Music2Deal UK & Ireland) about the new Music2Deal Update starting on October 3rd

RR: Hi, Mario. A new Music2Deal update is happening next week. What is new?
MC: There are many exciting new things coming. One main topic is that in former times we tended to minimalise the information to get a better overview from a business perspective. Times are changing and nowadays pictures and media are more relevant and people are acceptable to it. Due to this, ….
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Kenya: ONGEA! Music Summit to kick off on 28 September - Sep 20, 2022
The seventh edition of the ONGEA! Music Summit will be held online for the second year running from 28 to 30 September.

According to the organisers of the conference, held annually in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the event will retain a digital format because the industry is still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has limited sponsorship opportunities for an in-person event.
Nevertheless, drawing from lessons of the highly successful digital edition last year, the organisers are planning ...
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3rd October – New Update - Sep 14, 2022
The new update is coming at the 3rd October.

2 weeks later than announced. But we are sure that you will be happy about the upcoming update.
This update includes finetuning of our design, a new pinboard with a better usability and new elements to post.
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19th September - Save the date - Aug 17, 2022
The new update of Music2Deal is coming!

We will launch a new version of Music2Deal with many improvements and we are sure that you will be surprised and happy about it. September 19 - Save the date!
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