MANETT PUBLISHING LTD. OPENS THE DOORS......
Manett Publishing Ltd opens the doors……

MAMA Group Plc and Nettwerk Music Group have announced the launch of new joint venture music publishing company – Manett Publishing Limited.

The jointly owned company will be based at the MAMA headquarters in Worship Street, London and will be administered worldwide by Nettwerk’s existing publishing business – Nettwerk One Music.

The company has already secured the representation of several signed artists including Universal Recording artist Yoav , alternative act Johnny Foreigner (Best Before Records), deals with Super Fury Animals covering their past and future releases and a solo agreement with Gruff Rhys covering his solo and collaborative projects including the Mercury Award nominated “Neon Neon” album .

Adam Driscoll, co-CEO of Mama Group said: “When MAMA Group became a partner in Nettwerk Music Group late last year this was exactly the kind of joint venture activity we envisaged flowing from our collaboration. Through this new business we are able to combine some of the best assets of our two businesses. We’re delighted with the calibre of our early signings and believe that they point the way to an exciting future for this publishing venture.”

Blair McDonald of Nettwerk UK added: “This is a great opportunity for both companies to create an exciting publishing catalogue, sourced form the various talent streams that the MAMA divisions can access whilst using the international reach and film & TV licensing expertise we have developed here at Nettwerk.”

Toronto and Ottawa December Shows!!
Toronto and Ottawa December Shows!
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NW1 is proud to announce the signing of critically acclaimed singer/songwriter SINEAD O’CONNOR
September 23rd , 2008 (London/Vancouver) – NETTWERK ONE (NW1), the publishing arm of Nettwerk Music Group, is proud to announce the signing of critically acclaimed singer/songwriter SINEAD O’CONNOR to an exclusive publishing deal.

As of September 15, NW1 will handle the publishing rights of O’Connor’s new compositions as well as songs from her catalogue, which revert to her over the next year. This includes her 1987 debut album The Lion & The Cobra and her sophomore Grammy winning album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got (1990).

“It’s very exciting to be working with such a timeless artist and great songwriter like Sinead,” states Blair McDonald of NW1. “She is working on some amazing new songs, and we see this as a great opportunity for NW1 to build a long term relationship with a unique songwriter.”

ALL THINGS NEW AND EXCITING IN 2008 FOR NW1
The start of the year saw NW1 take on the publishing rights to the entire catalogue works of 10,000 Maniacs, which together have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Other recent signings include John Spinks, the writer of all songs of former Columbia Records act The Outfield, including their biggest US hit “Your Love.” And most recently New York-based writer/producer Fredro, formerly from the Murlyn writing stables in Stocklhom. Since signing an exclusive writer deal with NW1, Fredro’s song, “Make It To The End,” has been a domestic #1 hit in Japan for the artist Tohoshinki . He is already writing for a number of major label projects in USA.

NW1 has also expanded its creative team with the hiring of Peter Coquillard, a music industry veteran who spent most of his career at Windswept Pacific, signing catalogues and working with artists like industry icon Pete Townsend (The Who) to alternative act Nine Inch Nails. Based in New York City, Coquillard rounds out the publishing team, who are located in offices from Vancouver to London. The company is overseen by Blair McDonald in London and co-owner of Nettwerk Music Group Mark Jowett in Vancouver. Other artists already in partnership with NW1 include Martha Wainwright, The Perishers, Duke Special and Barenaked Ladies.

Datarock/Sims 2 Contest On imeem.com
Head over to Datarock's profile on imeem.com and enter to win a Datarock/Sims 2 prize pack. It's easy to enter, all you need to do is "FAVORITE" their Sims 2 Free Time video for "Fa Fa Fa" to your imeem profile.

Click HERE to get started!

Contest ends April 1, 2008.

LOWGOLD ANNOUNCE UK LIVE SHOWS with Release of New Album ‘PROMISE LANDS’ released March 31st!!
To herald the release of their dynamic 4th studio album "Promise Lands" on 31st March on Goldhawk Recordings, Lowgold are heading out on tour to play a handful of shows this coming March and April... DONT MISS OUT!
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Attention Ships'n'Dips Cruisers!
Want to keep the amazing memories from our week at sea fresh? Well, we are putting the finishing touches on the DVD that will feature your favorite performances and highlights during Ships'n'Dips III. This will be a great keepsake for you and your family members that attended the crazy nautical activities. What a great way to remember all of music and the countless buckets of beer! More details about release date and pricing will be announced soon, so be sure to keep checking in.

The Datarock Movie Mashup Contest
Datarock is teaming up with The Sims On Stage™ to give their fans the chance to win cool Datarock memorabilia! Create a movie mashup using any of the three Datarock songs as the audio soundtrack for a chance to win a Datarock hoodie, t-shirt or a signed album! It’s easy and tons of fun! Visit The Sims On Stage™ to enter the contest today! Hurry, the contest ends March 3!

Performance on Fearless Music TV
Datarock will be performing "Fa Fa Fa" this Saturday night, February 9th, on Fearless Music TV! In New York City, their performance will air on Fox 5 at 12:30am. Outside of New York City, please go to the Fearless Music website to get a listing of channels and times in your area: www.fearlessmusic.tv/channels.html

Multi-Platinum Artist/Producer, BT Speaks Out On Missing Daughter
New York, NY - (January 7, 2008) - Acclaimed multi-platinum artist/producer BT's official statement, BT speaks out on missing daughter, Kaia Transeau, age 3 1/2. Kaia was abducted over three weeks ago by her mother. There has been no contact since the first few days. BT is using all reasonable efforts to find his daughter. Currently Kaia has been placed on the national missing persons NCIC (National Crime Information Center) list (phone number 1-304-625-2000).

BT states, "I am diligently and delicately working to do everything possible to amend this tragic family situation. As a father my only goal is to get my daughter back home in a stable and safe environment. I appreciate your continued support and understanding in this desperate hour."

For more information on BT please visit www.myspace.com/btnetwork.

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We are pleased to announce NW1's newest signing TASMIN ARCHER!!
We are delighted to bring the news that we have completed the signing of the very talented Tasmin Archer and John Hughes.

These two writers bring a fantastic catalogue, including Tasmins debut UK No 1 single “Sleeping Satellite” and everything released since..

They continue to write and record, having released an album through their own imprint “Quiver Disc” last year  , and will be planning a new release in 2008.

Be sure to keep your ears open for these great talent.....

DUKE NOMINATED FOR THE 2008 METEOR AWARDS
THE NEW SINGLE
NO COVER UP
Re-recorded with The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
OUT NOW on download

TAKEN FROM THE SPECIAL EDITION LP
‘Songs From The Deep Forest’
OUT NOW on V2 Records

DUKE NOMINATED FOR THE 2008 METEOR AWARDS
BEST IRISH MALE
BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE (VICAR STREET)

The stunning single No Cover Up is the final track to be released from the Duke Special platinum-selling album Songs From The Deep Forest. The track has been especially re-recorded with The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and is available to download now.

The single will feature on a 10” vinyl release in early 2008 which will also include the huge radio hit ‘Our Love Goes Deeper Than This’, ‘Deep’ – a collaboration with French performer Emily Loizeau, and a bewitching cover of Chaka Chan’s ‘I Feel For You’, which Duke first performed live on the Ray D’Arcy show on Today FM earlier this year.

In other news, the enigmatic Belfast songsmith has been nominated for the 2008 Meteor Awards in the Best Irish Male category and also for Best Live Performance for his sold-out Vicar St show earlier this year.

Having had a triumphant year that included a Meteor and Choice Awards nominated album with Songs From The Deep Forest, massive radio hits, several sold out tours across Ireland and the UK (including a headline performance at The Ulster Hall, two fully orchestrated shows and nine nights of Burlesque dancers and acrobats, songsheets, choirs and a big band!), performances on Later with Jools Holland and at the Cannes Film Festival, and many festival appearances, including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic and Live @ The Marquee in Cork, Duke Special is currently writing material for his third album, due in late 2008.

If you can’t wait until then, some upcoming releases for Duke Special fans in early 2008 will include a Duke Special songbook - twenty-nine Duke Special songs arranged for singing, piano and guitar in a beautifully artworked collection and a Limited Edition box set featuring a live DVD filmed at the Belfast Empire earlier this year and a set of B-side and rarities among other items. These will only be available through www.dukespecial.com or at live shows.

In other news, 2008 will see the vaudevillian one play in such far away lands as Dubai and Los Angeles - the latter being a live performance at the third annual US-Ireland Alliance pre-Academy Awards party Honoring The Irish In Film. Academy Award Winner James L. Brooks, actress Fionnula Flanagan and veteran of stage and screen Fiona Shaw will be honored on the night. Previous honorees have included Van Morrison, Neil Jordan, Jim Sheridan and David Holmes.

And finally - Duke Special to appear in Sesame Street? You heard it here first! The dreadlocked one will appear in an episode of Sesame Tree, a Sesame Street spin-off filmed in Belfast set to air on BBC Northern Ireland in spring 2008. As well as all the usual Sesame Street characters the show will feature two new puppets, clips from the American Sesame Street and live action film inserts, show in and around Northern Ireland.

The endlessly inventive Duke Special - Interesting isn’t even the word. J

The stunning new edition of Songs From The Deep Forest is out now on V2 Records. Containing all 12 original songs – including hit singles ‘Freewheel’ and ‘Last Night I Nearly Died’ – the special edition release also includes a bonus CD of Duke’s dazzling performance with the Ulster Philharmonic Orchestra in the Waterfront, Belfast last May.

Recorded live before a sold-out audience of 1,500 wide-eyed listeners, the bonus disc captures the grandeur and opulence of the concert and includes an short instrumental interpretation of the album, created by the 80-strong ensemble. Sumptuous, emotive and billed as one of Duke’s ultimate live shows, it’s a mesmerising tour de force and a must-have for fans.

This Limited Editon version of the album also includes a brand-new Duke Special single entitled ‘Our Love Goes Deeper Than This’. Written by Duke and Paul Wilkinson, the track is also available to download as a stand-alone single. An effervescent pop nugget in the inimitable Duke style, it features guest vocals from The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon and The Magic Numbers’ Romeo Stodart.

Since it’s debut in September 2006, Songs From The Deep Forest has won critical acclaim across the board, including 4-star reviews from The Irish Times, Evening Herald and The Irish Independent. Lauded by media and fans alike, the album has now sold over 20,000 copies, achieving platinum status, and is well on it’s way to double-platinum sales.

An accomplished performer, Duke has toured with a host of artists including Crowded House, Rufus Wainwright, Snow Patrol and Van Morrison. Earlier this year he embarked on an unprecedented 5-night residency at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall. Performing to sold-out audiences, each show was entirely unique in it’s theme, ranging from vaudeville theatre to spoken word and olde-time music hall.

The stunning new edition of Songs From The Deep Forest, is OUT NOW on V2 Records.

For further information contact Bernie @ Entertainment Architects on 01 2194661

Chinatown makes Amazon.com Top Ten Folk Albums of the Decade!!!

We're very pleased to be on the list with some of our favourite artists.

Check it out at amazon.com

Things new and exciting for Nettwerk One Music Ltd!
The latest new songs from Nettwerk One Music Ltd!

Nettwerk One has just very recently signed ‘Lowgold.' ‘Welcome To Winners’ was released on Sanctuary and their recent album ‘Promise Lands’ is being released on their own label Dedted Records.

Another act you may be familiar with is the very talented guys from Sweden ‘The Perishers’ and their new album is ‘Victorious’! This will be released through the Nettwerk label in the first quarter of 2008. http://www.theperishersmusic.com/

Duke Special has recorded a concert in Belfast with the Ulster Philharmonic Orchestra. This has been added to the current album as a special package and includes a couple of new songs. His new single is ‘Our Love Goes Deeper Than This.’ http://www.dukespecial.com/

We are also pleased to include a list of songs from ‘The Alexandria Quartet,’ a fantastic band from Norway, part of our joint venture with Your Favourite Music in Norway. http://www.myspace.com/thealexandriaquartet

Lastly, Nettwerk One administers Burleywood Music Publishing Ltd, and we are pleased to announce new signings to Burleywood. A great act artist named Monica Queen, and 'You Say Party! We Say Die!' a great, developing band from Canada.
http://www.monicaqueen.co.uk/
http://www.yousaypartywesaydie.ca/

Check out these fantastic acts, and don't miss out on all the great music!

dbClifford’s Debut Single Takes Japan by Storm


- Album Released in Japan This Week -

The timing couldn’t be more perfect. On the eve of his arrival in Tokyo for a two week promo trip to promote his Japanese release, dbClifford’s first single ‘Don’t Wanna’, from his debut SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA) INC. release, RECYCLABLE, reaches the #1 spot on Japan’s Official Radio Airplay Chart this week. The video for the single, self-directed and produced by dbClifford himself holds the #2 spot this week on the Japanese Video Chart.

During his two week trip to Japan dbClifford will have an extensive media schedule, including radio events, in-store appearances and full band performances for his fans. dbClifford starts his journey in Tokyo and will continue to make his way to Niigata, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka and Sapporo .

RECYCLABLE was released in Canada March 13th. Deemed a ‘world class multi-talented performer’ by Canadian Musician Magazine, dbClifford has won the hearts of audiences across the country. He is a young magnetic artist that wrote, produced, recorded and played all the instruments on the album. The 27 year old is a seasoned trained songwriter and a respected musician with abundant talent set for discovery across the world.

A major coup for a Canadian recording artist, dbClifford ‘s album is now set for the worldwide stage. The next region to be graced with the release of RECYCLABLE are The Benelux Territories (comprised of Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Europe) set for later this year.

The Be Good Tanyas debut "Human Thing" video...
The Be Good Tanyas have just released a new video for "Human Thing."

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