Academy Recordings Selects The Orchard.Major Artists Pledge Support for Unique Artist Driven and Digital Only Label The Orchard Provides Worldwide Marketing and Distribution NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , LONDON & CANNES, France -- The Orchard (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ORCD), a global leader in digital music and entertainment, and Academy Recordings Limited, the new label created by the British Academy The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and the social sciences. It was established by Royal Charter in 1902, and is a fellowship of more than 800 scholars. The Academy is self-governing and independent. of Composers & Songwriters, today announced at the MIDEM music conference an exclusive worldwide digital licensing agreement. Academy Recordings, described by Board member and Academy Chairman David Ferguson, as "a record company with no A&R department", is an artist-driven, digital only label that enables Academy members to release recordings via The Orchard's global distribution and marketing platform. Commenting on the Academy Recordings initiative, Robin Gibb said, "This is a landmark opportunity for Artists and Writers. Unfettered by the demands of the traditional album cycle and label system, I can release any musical idea I choose, in a dialogue with my fans, and actually get paid. This is a serious contender for paving the way of an entirely new approach towards making, marketing and selling music. Initial participating Academy members include Peter Gabriel Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950, in Chobham,[1] Surrey, England) is an English musician. He first came to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. (MIDEM's "Personality of the Year" in 2008), Robin Gibb, Chrissie Hynde, David Arnold, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, CBE (b. 8 September 1934), is an English composer and conductor. Biography Davies was born in Salford, Lancashire. He took piano lessons and composed from an early age. , Sir John Dankworth Sir John Phillip William Dankworth, CBE (born 20 September, 1927), often known as Johnny Dankworth, is an English jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist. Born in Woodford, Essex he grew up in the suburb of Highams Park and attended Sir George Monoux Grammar School in , Iain Archer and Will Gregory Will Gregory is best known as the lead keyboards and synthesizer player of electronic music group Goldfrapp. Originally a sax player, Gregory hails from Bristol, England. In the 1980s and 1990s he performed with bands including Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, The Cure and fellow , each of whom will contribute recordings, along with other Academy Ivor Novello David Ivor Davies (January 15, 1893 – March 6, 1951), better known as Ivor Novello, was a Welsh composer, singer and actor who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the early 20th century. Award-winning members. The label's debut release will feature a multi-genre combination of newly recorded tracks and previously unreleased archive recordings. Commenting on the deal, David Ferguson, said, "Academy Recordings represents a new way for our members to get their music to the public in the 21st Century. The Orchard, as one of the world's leading music distributors and marketers, is a great partner for us, and we are delighted to have signed this agreement with them today. Academy Recordings ensures Artists and Writers maintain complete artistic freedom in releasing their work, and they are more fairly compensated in the process. Our releases will highlight a mix of new works combined with archive pieces that have never been available to the public before. This is a very exciting first step which we believe will strongly benefit the UK Music Writing Community." "Increasingly, innovators and entrepreneurs are developing radically new and exciting ways of doing something that has been around as long as humans: communicating emotions and ideas through song. Academy Recordings and the artists it supports promises an exciting new approach for artists to connect with their audiences," said Greg Scholl, president and chief executive of The Orchard. About the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters is the single voice for all music writers. With over 2,000 members, it is the recognised independent trade association for UK music creators. The Academy recognises the unique talent of those who contribute to the songwriting and composing industry through the annual Ivor Novello, British Composer and Gold Badge Awards. The Academy's Origin8 and Songwriters' Academy initiatives aim to encourage emerging writers at the start of their career. The Academy lobbies at both a national and international level to protect and strengthen the value of UK music copyright. The Academy equally campaigns to create a better environment in which music writers can flourish and supports its members with a comprehensive range of services. Academy Fellows: John Adams, David Arnold, Sir Malcolm Arnold Sir Malcolm Henry Arnold, CBE (21 October 1921 – 23 September 2006) was an English composer. He was made a CBE in 1970 and knighted in 1993. Malcolm Arnold began his career as a professional trumpeter, but by the time he was thirty he was composing full-time and was , John Barry John Barry may refer to:
Boulez , Sir John Dankworth, George Fenton, Sir Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. , Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Maurice Ernest Gibb CBE (December 22 1949 – January 12 2003), was a musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man to English parents. Biography , Robin Gibb, Sir Paul McCartney Noun 1. Paul McCartney - English rock star and bass guitarist and songwriter who with John Lennon wrote most of the music for the Beatles (born in 1942) McCartney, Sir James Paul McCartney and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. About The Orchard([R]) The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) controls and globally distributes more than one million songs and over 4,000 hours of video programming through hundreds of digital stores (e.g. iTunes, eMusic, Google, Netflix) and mobile carriers (e.g. Verizon, Vodafone, Bell Canada, Moderati, 3). With operations in 28 countries, The Orchard drives sales for its label, retailer, brand, and agency clients through innovative marketing and promotional campaigns; brand entertainment programs; and film, advertising, gaming and television licensing. A pioneer in digital music and entertainment since 1997, The Orchard fosters creativity and independence. For more information, please visit us at www.theorchard.com. The Orchard is the trade name for Digital Music Group Inc, a Delaware corporation, (DMGI DMGI Digital Music Group, Inc. DMGI Dial Media Group Internet (UK) ). On November 13, 2007, The Orchard Enterprises Inc. merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMGI and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMGI. The Orchard is a registered trademark, and The Orchard logo is a service mark, of The Orchard Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved. Forward Looking Statements This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations regarding future events and operating performance, such as statements regarding future recordings which may become available featuring the performances of certain recording artists and the sales potential of these recordings. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements as they speak only as of the date hereof, and The Orchard undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are detailed in The Orchard's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its annual and quarterly reports. |
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