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Articles in June, 2004 issue of Music Week
- Station looks on bright side
- The UK radio airplay chart: it is another new number one, as Mario Winans and Co jump to the top while Christina Milian drops. Scissor Sisters and Usher also make positive moves upwards
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Pioneer calls for cooperation to up music on TV
by Joanna Jones - Irish act's album licensed to thrill.
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1bn [euro] target for music DVD as European market booms: Rosy projections for music DVD sales and value give delegates the feel-good factor
by Martin Talbot - Radio playlists
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Renaissance begins for UK acts in the US: artists with unique qualities are offering the American market something not provided by homegrown talent
by Paul Williams - Tipsters: a selection of UK tastemakers select their favourite upcoming releases
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Former Xfm chief joins UBC
by Paul Williams - Copyright rescue fights to get artists their dues
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Targeting execs will not effectively stop flyposting
by Adrienne Merrill -
Labels pasted over flyposting: record companies may have to change marketing tack as council takes far-reaching action
by Robert Ashton -
What is your favourite summer novelty record? With continental hits Ma-A-Hii and Chocolate leading the field in the bid to be this year's Macarena or Las Ketchup, what is your favourite novelty summer resort choon of all time?
by Joanna Jones -
Sun beams into limelight.
by Alan Jones -
Patience pays off as Michael hits US chart
by Paul Williams - 'Heads look to the future: the Futureheads are gearing up for an unconventional album campaign and select dates in the US
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Music will always be centrestage: the rapid evolution of the business can feel daunting, but music is at the heart of change
by Martin Talbot -
Apple iTunes' 79p per track rate equates to a minimum album price of 7.99 [pounds sterling], Apple's CEO Steve Jobs (pictured) told 500-plus media and music industry guests who gathered at the launch last Tuesday
by Paul Williams - TV listings
- Tastemakers
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Universal rules majors in IFPI survey, while indies come top
by Paul Williams -
TVT set to use UK as bridgehead into European growth
by Paul Williams - Notting Hill shoots to global success: this year marks a decade in business for Notting Hill Music, the independent British music publisher driven to worldwide success by Andy McQueen, Dave Loader and Peter Chalcraft
- New releases.
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Kaleidoscope blurs genres
by Greg Duggins - Rough Trade targets lapsed music buyers
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Panel explores low-budget options for DVD
by Joanna Jones -
Rivals jockey for position as iTunes store readies for launch
by Paul Williams - Dooley does DVD Europe
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Sanctuary to focus on country and publishing
by Paul Williams - Tipsters: a selection of UK tastemakers select their favourite upcoming releases
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BPI considers taking the legal route: new figures show that court action is working in the ongoing battle against uploaders
by Robert Ashton -
A view from the future: a blueprint for cooperation
by Martin Mills - The upfront club top 40
- Key releases
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Inside track
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New offer due as Apple courts indies: new negotiations seek to build trust with indie labels
by Martin Talbot -
Moving with the changes
by John Thomson -
Money talks in download world
by Joanna Jones -
Napster faces new rivals: Apple's iTunes tipped to launch this week as Sony links with McDonald's for Connect service
by Adam Woods - The official UK albums chart: Keane reclaim the number one slot from Avril Lavigne, while the Corrs make their return after four years and debut at number two this week
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Mojo unveils shortlist for its honours awards
by Paul Williams - TV airplay chart: Kelis holds at the top of the TV airplay chart, while Nerd are the highest new entry and V make a strong 40-24 climb
- Fast chart
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Blue bubble up chart.
by Alan Jones -
Retailers call on labels for more aggressive DVD campaigns
by Joanna Jones -
Bedingfield plot illustrates joint CD/DVD approach
by Joanna Jones -
Top 20 ringtones
by Joanna Jones - The official UK albums chart: Faithless fly the flag for dance music at one, just ahead of Keane and Mario Winans as new entries by Supergrass and The Killers also refresh the Top 10
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Dance sales return to form
by Alan Jones -
Dance fires up Welsh indie
by Lucy Squire -
Court action forces labels to back down: Warner follows Sony and calls halt to flyposting
by Jim Larkin -
Apple can benefit all music sales: arrival of online music store is great news for consumers and for the promotion of music
by Martin Talbot -
Fathers' Day gives boost to best ofs
by Alan Jones - TV airplay chart
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iTunes: the view from the very top
by Paul Williams - In-store next week
- In-store next week
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Music dominates agenda at MEF's first mobile forum: constructive conference places future of mobile music in positive frame
by Joanna Jones -
Summer hits set to shine
by Paul Williams -
MCPS-PRS unveils boost in payouts
by Paul Williams - Tastemakers
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Franz Ferdinand make a mark internationally
by James Roberts - Mobile: looking to the future: technology such as new handsets and 3G networks is opening up possibilities in the mobile space, from full-track downloads to file-sharing, which have potential for both profit and piracy.
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Pirate takes western spoils
by Neil Caddy - Radio playlists
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McKevitt songs based on Jarman
by Andrew Stewart - Inside track
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Downloads soar as cassettes collapse: first quarter figures show encouraging results
by Adam Woods - The official UK singles chart: Winan's huge success in the US looks set to be mirrored here as I Don't Want To Know makes its debut at number one, unseating Frankee after three weeks
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The Music Week playlist
by Paul Williams - As the mobile industry gathered at the Mobile Entertainment Market last week, Vesku Paananen was honoured as the man who invented the ringtone
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Aura concentrates on developing an alliance: spirit of unity moves performers' societies forward
by Adam Woods -
Happy song set for kick off: the reissue of Happy, one of last year's biggest left-field dance tracks, is set for a Euro 2004 boost
by Max Sedgley -
Strong debut puts Winans centre stage
by Alan Jones -
Beyonce video rocks expanded Cads event: UK's Nava scoops top award for US-commissioned clip
by Jim Larkin -
The music week playlist
by Paul Williams -
Kerrang! rocks its way onto airwaves: station aims for ratings by day, reputation by night
by Paul Williams - In-store next week
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Director clicks with Moloko: right chemistry produces live DVD which stands out from the crowd
by Joanna Jones
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