One Liners: Central Cee, AEG, Alt-J, more

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DEALSExceleration Music has announced a partnership with US indie SideOneDummy Records, which will see it invest in the label’s back catalogue and take over all financial and operational activities. “I have had the pleasure of working, in various capacities, with SideOneDummy since not long after they launched”, says Exceleration partner Amy Dietz. “To now have the opportunity to work with the SideOneDummy team on the next phase of the label’s journey is a privilege”.Dice has partnered with the Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival in the US to provide ticketing for both. “Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals have an unmatched legacy as two of the most celebrated music events in US history and it’s an honour for Dice to be named their partner”, says the ticketing firm’s President Russ Tannen. “At Dice we love working with the most ambitious operators in the world, whether that’s rising independent venues through to legendary festivals that continue to push the boundaries”.Satan’s Fall have signed to SPV’s Steamhammer label to release their third studio album later this year. “We are more than excited to start working with such a legendary record company as Steamhammer”, say the band. “They understand what real heavy metal is all about, and it goes without saying that Satan’s Fall fits in perfectly.

Steamhammer has released so many great records from our favourite artists – it’s a great honour to be part of this legacy”.———————————————-APPOINTMENTSAEG Europe has announced that co-CEO of AEG Presents UK, Toby Leighton-Pope, has left the company to “pursue other interests”.