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Feeture Is Here to Help Artists 'Find. Feetures. Fast.'

04 December 2024

Press release

New Music Collabs App 'Feeture' is Now Available on iOS and Announces First Global Artist Ambassador, NLE Choppa. Click Here to...

2025 MOBO Awards: Nominations announced for Newcastle ceremony

04 December 2024

Press release

THE UK’S BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF BLACK MUSIC & CULTURE 2025 MOBO AWARDS: NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR NEWCASTLE CEREMONY 18 FEBRUARY 2025 LIVE FROM UTILITA ARENA...

Impact of Gen AI on the music industry: Ivors Academy response

04 December 2024

Press release

Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy said, "It’s urgent that legislators act. Songwriters and media composers face losing...

Youth Music releases new Industry Connect report that reveals the need for more cross industry partnership

03 December 2024

Press release

 Youth Music,a leading UK charity dedicated to helping marginalised young people, has launched a landmark research report, seeking to support...

UK Americana Music Week returns to London in January 2025

03 December 2024

Press release

Celebrating the Best in Americana Music with Performances, Awards, and Industry Insights Including:  UK AMERICANA AWARDS, THURSDAY JANUARY 23Candi Staton, Lyle...

Stephanie Adamu steps away from the label system to launch Kobra Culture - a new era of African diaspora-centric marketing

03 December 2024

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  Stephanie Adamu, a visionary force in global music marketing, has announced her departure as UK Marketing Director at EMPIRE to...

Andy's Man Club and Tom Meighan launch winter 'Would You Mind' campaign

03 December 2024

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WATCH IT HERE      TOM MEIGHAN fronts hard hitting Andy’s Man Club campaign with his song ‘Would You Mind’  to support men’s...

Independent Venue Week announces Gwenno and rEDOLENT as ambassadors

02 December 2024

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  The much-loved annual 7-day celebration of independent music and arts venues returns between January 27th and February 2nd 2025 presenting...

Azi Eftekhari appointed Chief Operating Officer at Sony Music UK

02 December 2024

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Sony Music UK has today announced the appointment of Azi Eftekhari as Chief Operating Officer at Sony Music UK, with...

Legendary label Relentless Records marks 25th anniversary with history-spanning limited-edition vinyl boxset 'Relentless 25'

02 December 2024

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EXCLUSIVE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY BOXSET FEATURES RARE REMIXES, GENRE-DEFINING TRACKS, AND NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ARCHIVE IMAGES FEATURING SO SOLID CREW, ROLL DEEP, LETHAL...

'UNSEEN', an auction of photography by David Bowie, Sir Rod Stewart, and Noel Gallagher raises vital funds for mental health charity

29 November 2024

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LEGENDARY ARTISTS INCLUDING NICK CAVE, PET SHOP BOYS, JOAN ARMATRADING, ARCTIC MONKEYS, AND MORE PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT OF NEW MENTAL...

Leona Lewis's 'One More Sleep' is the UK's most played modern Christmas track

29 November 2024

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  Leona Lewis’s festive hit ‘One More Sleep’ has been named the most played Christmas song released in the 21st century,...

Winamp releases advanced version of Creator platform to empower artists to build and manage revenue beyond streaming

29 November 2024

Press release

Featuring distribution, copyright, licensing, collectibles, fan engagement, collaboration and marketing - no other platform covers everything an artist needs Winamp, the innovative...

Blanco, Halina Rice, TAAHLIAH, Local and aimei among the 10 talented artists receiving the latest round of PPL Momentum Music Fund support

29 November 2024

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PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development, together with PPL, Creative Wales and Arts Council of Northern...

Push Ent's Cirkay Launches FAN PASS - A New Era For Direct Fan Engagement

29 November 2024

Press release

PUSH ENTERTAINMENT’S CIRKAY LAUNCHES CIRKAY FAN PASS: A NEW ERA FOR DIRECT FAN ENGAGEMENT FRICTIONLESS AND INNOVATIVE MULTI PLATFORM “DIGITAL...

Winners revealed at star-studded ceremony for the Rolling Stone UK 2024

29 November 2024

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PERFORMANCES BY ENGLISH TEACHER, JADE, CONFIDENCE MAN AND THE CAST OF TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL The Rolling Stone UK December/January issue...

MTV UK reveals MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2025 nominees

28 November 2024

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MTV UK has today revealed the top ten freshest music artists who have made the cut in the highly anticipated...

Tom Grennan to host festive Amazon Music City Session

28 November 2024

Press release

LIVE FROM 9PM GMT ON THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER TUNE IN TO WATCH LIVE ON THE AMAZON MUSIC UK CHANNEL ON TWITCH HERE AND...

AEG Presents launches Forever Now

28 November 2024

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A ONE-DAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AND CULTURE  TO TAKE PLACE AT THE NATIONAL BOWL, MILTON KEYNES 22 JUNE 2025   AEG Presents today announces...

Dover's The Booking Hall purchased by 'The National Trust of Music Venues'

28 November 2024

Press release

THE BOOKING HALL BECOMES THE LATEST ACQUISITION UNDER MUSIC VENUE PROPERTIES’ #OWNOURVENUES SCHEME Purchase protects the future of iconic Dover Grassroots...

Various Artists Management announce promotion of Rebecca Dixon to Global Head of Marketing & General Manager UK

28 November 2024

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  Various Artists Management (VAM) has announced the promotion of Rebecca Dixon to the role of Global Head of Marketing &...

Abbie Mccarthy's annual Future Karma Series returns in January & February 2025

28 November 2024

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12 ARTISTS, 2 VENUES, 4 DATES IN LONDON   Abbie McCarthy’s Future Karma returns! In a series of shows across London in...

DJs, clubs, and music industry bodies voice support for KUVO powered by DJ Monitor to champion fair royalties for electronic music creators

28 November 2024

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AlphaTheta Corporation announces significant progress with its KUVO powered by DJ Monitor initiative to help electronic music creators get paid.   Nightclubs...

Sound City+ Conference - first speakers announced

28 November 2024

Press release

Sound City returns in 2025 following its biggest year yet, continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of music discovery. The...

72 UK festivals cancelled in 2024

27 November 2024

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Fallen festival count doubles year-on-year.   72 UK festivals have now announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024 - double...

Music Venue Trust partner with Save Our Scene to launch 'Liveline Fund'

27 November 2024

Press release

Coldplay, Sam Fender & Katy Perry donations launch new initiative livelinefund.uk Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of...

New data unveils disabled musicians are facing high levels of discrimination in the workplace, multi-faceted financial challenges and poor physical and mental wellbeing

27 November 2024

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  Disabled musicians are facing significant challenges when it comes to discrimination in the workplace, financial security and fair pay, as...

Government boosts growth-driving creative industries in Merseyside and the West Midlands

27 November 2024

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  £13.5 million awarded to boost Merseyside’s thriving live music sector and help creative firms in the West Midlands revolutionise live...

Paloma Faith, Tinie Tempah and David Arnold among songwriters and composers elected to the Ivors Academy Board

27 November 2024

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  Acclaimed music creators elected also include two-time Ivor Novello Award winner Iain Archer (Snow Patrol, Jake Bugg), multi-platinum songwriter Fiona...

Flavour signs joint deal with Warner Music Africa and Africori

27 November 2024

Press release

  Nigerian superstar Flavour has signed a joint deal with Warner Music Africa and Africori, which will see his future releases...

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