DEALSSony Music Publishing has signed Dagny to a worldwide publishing deal. “I’m super excited to be joining the wonderful Sony Music Publishing family”, she says. “I’m especially happy they share my vision of continuing to develop my artist career as well as helping me progress as a songwriter for other artists”.CCS Rights Management has signed a sub-publishing agreement covering its home country of Canada with Irish publisher Bardis Music Company. “I’m very pleased to represent Bardis Music in Canada”, says CCS President Jodie Ferneyhough. “The legendary company is synonymous with Irish music, and we are truly privileged to be selected as their sub-publisher”.———————————————-APPOINTMENTSThe global grouping for the indie music community, the Worldwide Independent Network, has appointed its board for 2022, with Maria Amato, CEO of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, as Chair. “Today’s news marks the first time that WIN has been chaired both by a woman and by someone from outside Europe and the Americas”, says former WIN Chair and Beggars boss Martin Mills. “Combined with the just-announced formation of the new Turkish trade association, this speaks volumes about the progress of the independent movement worldwide”.Kobalt has promoted Emily Bines to VP Creative. “To me, there is no better home for creators who value transparency and teamwork than Kobalt”, she says. “I am THRILLED to continue to grow alongside an impeccable global team of music lovers who, at our core, strive to always put our songwriters first”.Carl Smith has been named the new Editor of The Official Charts Company’s website, OfficialCharts.com.
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