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MUMBAI: The radio network Dhamaal of BAG Films, has posted revenue of Rs 6.43 million as against Rs 5.58 million in Q1 previous year, a rise of 15.35 per cent. Radio Dhamaal is currently operational in nine stations across India. The one station it is due to launch in Shimla, is likely to go on air soon. The radio venture has managed to cut down losses from Rs 12.7 million (quarter ended June 2008) to Rs 6.78 million for quarter ended June 2009. Reason for reduction in losses might be attributed to cut down on operational expenses.
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MUMBAI: A P Parigi has decided to step down from the post of managing director of ENIL. While the Board of Directors of Entertainment Network (India) Limited has accepted Parigi's decision, he will serve as MD of ENIL up to 30 September 2009. He has however accepted the Board's request to continue to be associated with the Company as a Non Executive Director.
read moreMUMBAI: The Indian Music Industry (IMI) will be launching the Music Mobile Exchange (MMX), an initiative to curb mobile piracy in Punjab from 1 August. The initiative kick started in Andhra Pradesh May this year is now being carried to parts of Punjab. Says IMI Secretary General Savio D'Souza, The music culture in Punjab is flourishing and so IMI thought of launching the MMX concept in Punjab.... The initiative will be targeted in four places in Punjab namely- Chandigarh, Bhatinda, Amritsar and Jalandar.
read moreMUMBAI: Sony Music saw a year-on-year increase in sales in its first financial quarter – although only because of its acquisition of Bertelsmann's 50 per cent stake in Sony BMG. Sony Corp. posted net income of 23.3 billion yen ($215 million) on sales of 1.6 trillion yen ($14.9 billion) in its fiscal first quarter, which ended June 30, 2009. The major reported sales of $638m (?385m) for the quarter to June 30, an increase on last year. However, on a pro-forma basis, this represents a 19 per cent fall in sales.
read moreMUMBAI: Spice Mobiles further consolidated its position during the quarter ended June 2009. The company observed 43% growth in the turnover and the profit before tax went up by 45 times whereas the profit after tax increased by 18 times since the corresponding quarter of last year. Spice Mobiles has observed fast paced growth in the quarter with increased distribution and retail presence and very successful product launches under the BIG series of products.
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MUMBAI: The Indian Music Academy co-founded by Durga Jasraj and Vikram Shankar is bringing together decision makers from all constituents of the Indian Music Industry on one single platform next month. An initiative of the IMA, the conference titled IMA Forum 2009 aims to formulate 'A Positive Step For The Betterment Of The Indian Music Industry' and is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on August 8, 2009 IMA & Director Art & Artistes Vikram Shankar says, For the past three years we have been successfully executing all the
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MUMBAI: In an interesting activity designed to keep the listeners buzzing, Vodafone took a trip around Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh region with the MY FM network. The activity titled Vodafone My Network MY Journey was a round-the-clock live journey... of a MY FM RJ in MY FM network spanning 6 major cities in the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. RJ delivered the live account of the various locations he visited as he traveled through Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bilaspur, Raipur and Bhopal on a 6 day trip culminating on the 28th of July in Bhopal.
read moreMUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM, India's No. 1 FM Station, with the largest network of 46 stations, is celebrating Friendship Day this year with its listeners, offering them a well customised programming mix that will ensure listeners treasure this day and give them an opportunity to cherish their friends.
read moreMUMBAI: With the new Flash version of Clipgenerator, MySpace users can now create their own video clips from their own images in the blink of an eye. A soundtrack can be created using well-known hits and cover versions. A few days ago, the German company Trivid launched a new application, the Clipgenerator technology for MySpace. The Flash variant of the practical tool for creating online videos uses the latest technology and allows MySpace users to create their own professional music videos in just a few steps.
read moreMUMBAI: Pioneers in spiritual music, Times Music India recently released a Bengali album, Generations: Esho Boshona, featuring the vocal talents of Antara Chowdhury, compositions by Sanjoy Chowdhury, and lyrics and compositions by the legendary composer Salil Chowdhury.
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MUMBAI: Radio's biggest show for retro music, Purani Jeans on Radio Mirchi 98.3FM, relived the magic of one of the greatest stars in Bollywood - Dev Anand. As a tribute to the legend for his outstanding contribution to Hindi Cinema, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India's hottest Radio station organised a special screening of the evergreen classic �Jewel Thief' (1967) at Regal Cinema on 30th July in Mumbai.
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MUMBAI: Many new and exciting Indian pop talents have called Molfa Music home in the past year, including singer-songwriter Ananya Jafa, whose latest...read more
MUMBAI: Following the success of its inaugural edition, Goafest 2024 is set to bring back 'Advertising Rocks', an initiative that offers a unique...read more
MUMBAI: In a spectacular blend of tradition and innovation, Amandeep Singh, the son of renowned musicians and singers Bhupinder Singh and Mitali...read more
MUMBAI: Pacha Ibiza and Solomun reveal the highly anticipated Solomun+1 lineup featuring renowned artists such as Âme, Jamie XX, Denis Sulta, HAAi,...read more
MUMBAI: 'Bewitched: The Goddess Edition', the new release from GRAMMY-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-...read more
