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Offers brief information on executives in the music and entertainment industries who will be attending the annual MIDEM convention in Cannes, France in January 2002. Position; Email address; Best deal initiated at the conference; Advice for attending MIDEM.

The article presents information on several up-and-coming musical acts as of January 2009. Artists profiled include the indie-rock band Bishop Allen, the Scottish rock band Glasvagas, rapper Rye Rye, singer Angel Taylor, pianist and singer/songwriter Diane Birch, the rhythm and blues group Brutha, and country music duo Joey + Rory.

The article presents a global overview of the conflict between the music industry and internet service providers (ISPs) regarding internet music piracy, focusing on the approaches taken in various countries around the world in terms of negotiations and legislation. In France, a law has been proposed which would create a monitoring body with the power to disconnect the ISP accounts of copyright infringers.

The article looks at twelve different nations that had increased their recorded-music revenue in 2006. The music market of Argentina generated over $56 million in 2006. Venezuela's music market recovered thanks to the increasing price of oil. Ireland's sales have increased due to online retail methods such as downloading music.

The article discusses the disappearance of Irish musicians from the Irish music sales and airplay charts. Once well populated by homegrown acts such as the Corrs, the Cranberries, Sinead O'Connor and international Irish superstars U2, the Irish music charts have become dominated by foreign acts due to the waning of interest in the older musicians and a lack of younger talent to replace them. INSET: THE NEW U2?.

The article discusses Irish troubadour Damien Dempsey's album "To Hell or Barbados." The album is published by Dempsey's label Northside Songs and administered by Bug Music. Dempsey will have a U.S. concert tour that will go from August 10-18, 2007, and then September 15-24, 2007. He is expected to tour the United Kingdom in mid-October 2007, and then follow it up with an Irish and Australian tour as well.

The article presents news briefs about the music industry. The former vocalist for the music group the Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan is releasing her solo album "Are You Listening?" internationally May 7, 2007. The popularity of the song "Vicky Love," by the Italian singer/songwriter Biagio Antonacci is discussed. The British R&B singer/songwriter Nate James is also discussed.

The article presents a round-up of news about the music industry. MTV Networks' annual Europe Music Awards will be held in Munich, Germany in 2007. The 22nd annual French music industry awards show awarded Benabar and Olvia Ruiz. Conductor Vernon Handley will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Classical Brit Awards 2007.

The article presents an update on the sound recording industry as of March 2006. Galway-based singer/songwriter Julie Feeney says she is weighing options in the wake of her unexpected win of the Irish music industry's inaugural Choice Music Prize. The song In Direzione Ostinata e Contraria, by the late singer/songwriter Fabrizio de André, is proving that it is one of the best selling records of 2006. EMI Music Belgium A&R manager Jean-François Soenens reports interest from overseas labels.

The article reports that the Irish music industry is hoping to use its inaugural Choice Music Prize to highlight the depth and variety of domestic talent at home and abroad, as of January 28, 2006. Funded by industry bodies the Irish Music Rights Organization and the Irish Recorded Music Association, the prize is meant to honor the album that sums up the year in music in Ireland.

The article discusses the sales for the self-titled debut album of the popular music band The Script which went to number one in Ireland and in Great Britain on August 17, 2008. The Dublin, Ireland band's album was released by the record company RCA imprint Phonogenic. The Script's single "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," is in the top five most popular selling songs in Ireland and Great Britain. Guitarist Mark Sheehan comments on the band's success.

The article discusses how the alternative rock group My Bloody Valentine is planning to release their next album themselves over the internet. The band is also planning to tour Europe in 2008, and early sales for the concerts have been strong. The last time My Bloody Valentine released an album was in 1991.

The article comments on various music groups around the world. The article discusses the ways that the Liverpool, England-based, Northern Irish quarter Kharma 45 is planning on promoting its new single, "Come On." The article also profiles musician Ayo. The Spanish popular music/rock band Pereza have found success with their fifth album, "Aproximaciones."

The article discusses how the Irish Recorded Music Association won a court ruling in the High Court in Dublin, Ireland, which will force six internet service providers to reveal the names and addresses of individuals engaged in alleged illegal file-sharing. According to the article the ruling is the result of a six-month operation undertaken by the Irish Recorded Music Association to cut short internet piracy in Ireland.

This article discusses world music, and in particular, the world music ensemble Soweto Gospel Choir and the increase in popularity and bookings for the group since their music record "Blessed" was released in 2006. The article also discusses Irish singer Damien Rice, who will spend much of 2007 touring.

The article reports on the release of the album "Free," by Irish singer/songwriter Luan Parle. Highlights of Parle's career in television and as an independent musician are discussed. Comments are offered by manager Derek Mackillop regarding future concert plans. Details of the marketing strategy used by Sony BMG for the album's release are given.

The article discusses how Impala, the Pan-European independent labels body, has applauded the European Commission's (EC) February 1, 2007, decision to re-examine the Sony Music and BMG merger. Impala had previously appealed the EC's 2004 clearance of the deal that created Sony BMG. In July 2006, the European Union court annulled the EC's decision, which meant that Sony and BMG would have to refile their merger plans for another EC investigation.

This article reports on music album releases for the months of February and March 2007. German urban vocalist Joy Denalane's second album will be released across international markets. Roman singer-songwriter Antonello Venditti's 3-CD career retrospective, "Diamanti," has been a fixture in the FIMI top 10 in Italy since its November 2006 release. The group Cake Sale released a self-titled album that raised money for the Irish famine relief charity Oxfam and its "Make Trade Fair" campaign.

The article reports that Australia's former boy band sensation Human Nature is regaining its popularity through releases featuring Motown hits. Human Nature's "Reach Out: The Motown Record" was the best-selling domestic album in Australia in 2006. The follow-up, "Dancing in the Street: The Songs of Motown II," is in the top ten. Irish ska-pop band "the Blizzards" are releasing their debut "A Public Display of Affection," to be accompanied by a tour.

The article reports on the release of the album "A Renewed Interest in Happiness," by the Frank and Walters band. A timeline of the band's history through the 1990s is presented. Also discussed is the relocation of folk/pop duo Angus and Julia Stone and the increasing popularity of the music coming from Cape Town, South Africa.

The article offers music industry news briefs. An album compiling music from the United Kingdon's alternative music scene, "Print Is Dead Vol. 1," was released on November 6th, 2006. The band Director and the title of their latest musical release, "We Thrive on Big Cities," is discussed. Singer Luca Carboni's 12th studio release debuted at No. 3 on the FIMI album chart one week after its September 29th release.

This article discusses global music during October of 2006. Irish rock band the Frames are discusses as the second-most popular band from Dublin, Ireland, behind supergroup U2. The band will release the album "The Cost" during October of 2006 in the United States, and the album will be released in Australia on a later date.

The article focuses on Simple Kid 2, the latest music release from Irish singer/songwriter Simple Kid. Ciaran McFeely's debut entitled Simple Kid 1 in 2003 on 2m Recordings drew comparisons to Beck. Business and management problems following 2m's 2004 closure prompted McFeely's retirement but he has returned with Simple Kid 2. The album is on London, England-based startup Country Gentleman Recordings, co-owned by McFeely, Mick Paterson and co-manager Rob Holden.

The article deals with the rock quartet the Immediate of Dublin, Ireland. Independent label Fierce Panda released the single Never Seen in early 2005. The album debuted at number 33 on the IRMA chart of Ireland a week after release, aided by television and radio exposure for extracted singles Don't You Ever and Stop and Remember.

The article reports on Dublin singer and songwriter David Kitt's music release, Not Fade Away. It was his first since his 2003 music release, Square 1. Recorded in the Woodstock, New York, studio of the Band's Levon Helm, the new recording alternates among electro beats, pastoral acoustic folk and ballsy garage rock.

The article features the alternative rock group Humanzi. Theband released its debut album, Tremors on July 21, 2006 in Ireland and Great Britain on Polydor/Fiction imprint Sound Foundation Recordings. Humanzi was voted best new act at the Irish record industry's annual Meteor Awards in February 2006 despite releasing only a debut single, Fix the Cracks, the previous November.

The article reports on the concert tour of the white soul/urban funk group Republic of Loose in Ireland in 2006. The concert tour is part of the release of their album "Aaagh!" During an interview, lead vocalist Mick Pyro compared "Aaagh!" to their last album.

Presents news briefs on the music industry as of June 3, 2006. Dublin, Ireland-based guitarist Glen Hansard teamed with Czech musician Marketa Irglova for the album The Swell Season. The album Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited, a tribute for French singer Serge Gainsbourg will be issued in the U.S. on June 20. Australian pop singer/songwriter Kate Alexa was diagnosed with glandular fever, one week before the March 4 release of her third single All I Hear.

The article offers news related to the music industry as of April 8, 2006. The hip-hop group known as The Herd has recorded a cover of the song "I Was Only 19" as a bonus track to their third album. Universal Music Italy has high expectations for the sales performance of pop-rock vocalist Gianna Nannini's latest album "Grazie"; Northern Irish vocalist Cara Dillon has added a radio-friendly touch to folk and traditional Celtic idioms on her third album "After the Morning."

The article offers news briefs related to the music industry. British author's rights body MCPS-PRS Alliance has introduced its first trial license for podcasting. MTV Networks Co. has established a joint venture with Canadian broadcaster CTV. A distribution agreement has also been established between EMI Music Australia Co. and Spunk Records.

The article offers news related to the music industry as of March 11, 2006. Success of acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela's self-titled third album in the Irish market. Belgian electronica trio Telex has returned to the music scene via the album "How Do You Dance?." Duran Duran members Nick Rhodes and John Taylor have released a compilation album entitled "Only After Dark."

This article presents news briefs related to the entertainment industry as of January 1, 2006. Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe will lead his new band the Ordinary Fear of God in a nationally televised concert in Canberra, Australia, on January 25, 2006. The debut music release of pop vocalist Renato Zero "Il Dono" entered the FIMI album chart at number 1 on November 28, 2005. Irish singer/songwriter Dave Couse gained two nominations for the annual Meteor Music Awards in Dublin, Ireland, on February 2, 2006.

Presents an update on the music industry as of November 2005. Views of singer Gemma Hayes on her album "The Roads Don't Love You"; Features of the music recording "Capture/Release," by the Rakes.

Presents news briefs concerning the music industry as of October 29, 2005. Release of the music album of Belgian alternative rock quintet Deus; Rating received by the music album "Mew and the Glass Handed Kites," released by Danish alternative rock quartet Mew from the International Federation of Phonographic Industry; Launch of the third music album of Irish post-punk band Bell X1.

Provides an update on music releases as of October 15, 2005. "Black & White 050505," by Simple Minds; "Short Stories," by Autamata; "Here Come the Drums," by Rogue Traders.

Presents updates on the music industry as of September 2005. Factors affecting the making of Supergrass' album "Road to Rouen"; Release of the album "Una Parte di Me," by Nek; International exposure received by the band Chalets.

Presents world news briefs on the music industry as of July 2005. Ruling of Justice Peter Kelly of the Commercial Division of the High Court in Dublin, Ireland on a case concerning file-sharing of Internet service providers; Decline in the Japanese recorded music market; Decision of the Federal Court in Sydney, New South Wales on a copyright infringement case.

Presents news briefs on music trade and industry, as of July 2005. Plan of Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn to license her self-titled album internationally; Move of EMI Italy to look for other European markets for the album "The Illogical Consequence," by Neapolitan electronic outfit Planet Funk; Information on the album "New Dawn Breaking," released by Irish alternative rock group the Walls.

Presents an update on the global music industry as of April 30, 2005. Sales performance of Tony Christie's album "The Definitive Collection" in Great Britain; License issued by Atlantic Record to Independent Records for the Ireland sale of the album "Attic Faith," performed by Emmett Tinley; Launch of the albums "African Dope Soundsystem" and "Silvertab Harambe Dope Sessions," in Europe.

Presents news briefs on the world music trade as of April 2005. Launch of regular solo releases from Buena Vista Social Club's members; Award presented to German rock vocalist Peter Maffay; Success of the music album "Bianco e Sporco," by Italian trio Marlene Kuntz.

Presents news briefs on the music industry as of March 2005. Decrease in the market value of the Italian recorded-music industry in 2004; Election of Denis Handlin, chairman and CEO of Sony BMG Entertainment Australia and New Zealand, at the Australia Record Industry Association; Winners at the fifth annual Meteor Music Awards in Ireland.

Presents updates on the music industry in Europe as of March 2005. Popularity of the single "Cleptomania," by the pop group Sugarfree in Italy; Success of the self-titled album of the band Apocalyptica; Dominion of the song "The Way Up," by The Pat Matheny Group in the chart in Poland.

Presents news briefs on issues related to the sound recording industry as of February 5, 2005. Success of Danish rock quarter Nephew; Information on the second English-language album "Inspired," by Russian pop vocalist Alsou; Details of Mark Geary's tour to the U.S. to promote his album "Ghost."

Presents news briefs on events and issues in the music industry as of October 20, 2004. Information on the music release "Burn the Maps," performed by The Frames; Consumer preference for jazz music in Europe; Release of the music album "1 on 1," performed by Rupee.

Focuses on several international music releases. Popularity of the self-titled music release from Michael Bublé in Italy; Information on the music release "Barcos de Papel," by David DeMaría; Plans of recording company EMI to release a compilation album featuring songs by the late South African singer Brenda Fassie.

Presents updates on several music recording artists as of September 2004. Release of the debut album of Steeve Estatof entitled "A L'envers"; Re-emergence of the Australian rock band Screaming Jets; Release of the first solo album of composer and pianist Askin Arsunan.

Presents updates on the music industry as of August 28, 2004. Launch of albums by various alternative rock bands in Great Britain, including "Waves," by The Devlins; Sales performance of the album "Paisajes Electricos Los Mejor," by Radio Futura, in Spain; Popularity of the single "My Angel," by Loyiso, in South Africa.

Presents world news briefs on issues related to the music industry as of June 12, 2004. Remarks made by Kram, the drummer for the Australian band Spiderbait, about the quality of their music release "Black Betty"; Market performance of the music release "Cruising Attitude," by Dimitri From Paris; Details of the music release of South African singer Miriam Makeba entitled "Reflections."

Presents news briefs on the music industry from around the world as of June 2004. Net loss of Columbia Music Entertainment; Launch of Music Club online store through the Internet service of OD2; Information on musician John Butler.

Features several music releases from around the world as of May 29, 2004. "Shake It," performed by Sakis Rouvas from Greece; "Bounce," performed by Sarah Connor from Germany; "Raining Down Arrows," performed by Mundy from Ireland.