The Music Managers Forum (MMF) has announced Brian Message will step down as its chairman.
Brian is to be replaced by Diane Wagg and Stephen Budd as new co-chairs.
He said: ‘Stepping back from my duties as chair of the MMF allows me time to focus on the economics of music streaming, in particular, how revenue from fans actually gets back to artists and managers. New rules need to be set so that all those within the music value chain can benefit and feel good about the structure.’
Diane and Stephen said: ‘It is an honour to follow in Brian’s footsteps after the tremendous work he has done, serving the interests of managers and their artists. We are excited and privileged to be continuing that good work.’
Both Budd and Wagg are long-term artist and record producer managers who continue to be engaged actively in day-to-day management.
The MMF has been one of the most vocal organisations in the ongoing negotiations between YouTube and the independent label community. Read the latest news on the dispute.
Brian is to be replaced by Diane Wagg and Stephen Budd as new co-chairs.
He said: ‘Stepping back from my duties as chair of the MMF allows me time to focus on the economics of music streaming, in particular, how revenue from fans actually gets back to artists and managers. New rules need to be set so that all those within the music value chain can benefit and feel good about the structure.’
Diane and Stephen said: ‘It is an honour to follow in Brian’s footsteps after the tremendous work he has done, serving the interests of managers and their artists. We are excited and privileged to be continuing that good work.’
Both Budd and Wagg are long-term artist and record producer managers who continue to be engaged actively in day-to-day management.
The MMF has been one of the most vocal organisations in the ongoing negotiations between YouTube and the independent label community. Read the latest news on the dispute.
