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National Album Day returns on 18 October with this year celebrating Rock

20 May 2025

Press release

NATIONAL ALBUM DAY RETURNS ON SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025, THIS YEAR CELEBRATING ROCK   National Album Day returns on Saturday 18th October 2025 with this year’s theme...

BBC Radio 1 Presenter and DJ Jodie Bryant joins Youth Music as new Ambassador

20 May 2025

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  Jodie Bryant, known for presenting the BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop show and championing new musical talent, joins Youth Music as...

Dua Lipa is the most played artist in the UK for the second time in five years

20 May 2025

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Noah Kahan claims most played track of 2024 with ‘Stick Season’, while country music makes waves in the UKPPL can...

FastStream Interactive acquires ROXi, prepares to revolutionise US Broadcast TV

20 May 2025

Press release

  * Management-led buy-out of ROXi technology and business* Revolutionary free Interactive TV Channels to launch imminently* Backed by major US...

Cherry Red Records announce acquisition of Dome Records

20 May 2025

Press release

Lulu, Beverley Knight, Incognito & James Taylor Quartet Included in Catalogue Purchase. Cherry Red Records has announced the acquisition of UK...

UK Music responds to EU touring announcement in today's UK-EU summit

20 May 2025

Press release

Touring is referred to in point 15 of the Common Understanding document below:  15. The European Commission and the United Kingdom...

Recognition Music Group establishes senior advisory group

20 May 2025

Press release

Recognition Music Group, a leading music rights and investment company, today announced the formation of its Senior Advisory Group and...

UK Music Industry Sends a Postcard Plea from Great Escape Festival to Political Leaders to Remove Barriers to EU Touring ahead of Summit

19 May 2025

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Legendary music industry broadcaster Steve Lamacq and Kaiser Chiefs' Simon Rix were among a raft of musicians, artists, and industry...

Unchained Music partners with Sonic Wax for vinyl manufacturing and distribution

19 May 2025

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Partnership will see artists on Web3 platform effortlessly gain a physical presence in record stores   Pioneering distribution and services company Unchained...

The Ivors Academy unveils free membership, new brand and website to champion songwriters and composers

19 May 2025

Press release

  To kick off Ivors Week, The Ivors Academy – the UK's leading organisation for songwriters and composers – has unveiled...

Brockwell Festivals Battle Marks Dark Day for Culture, Workers, and Community - NTIA Warns

19 May 2025

Press release

  Comment from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association: “The legal action brought against Lambeth Council over the Brockwell...

Popindia announces the acquisition of Musicraft Entertainment catalog in India

16 May 2025

Press release

PopIndia, Reservoir Media, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: RSVR) newly launched subsidiary based in Mumbai, India, today announced the acquisition of publishing and...

IMPALA launches new EU-funded support scheme to boost change-making initiatives in the indie sector

16 May 2025

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IMPALA, the European association of independent music companies, has launched a new EU-funded support scheme aimed at boosting sector-led initiatives working on equity,...

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Kane Brown's Verse 2 Music Renew Partnership

16 May 2025

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Deals extends joint venture helmed by country star Kane Brown and Industry Veteran Kent Earls Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced...

New report shows independent promoters as vital champions of local talent - but under threat

16 May 2025

Press release

First of its kind AIP Report details composition, contribution and struggles of independent promoters in the UK. Most survey respondents showcased...

ClicknClear selected as a finalist for the world intellectual property organization (WIPO) global awards

16 May 2025

Press release

CLICKnCLEAR SELECTED AS A FINALIST FOR THE WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION (WIPO) GLOBAL AWARDS Further strong validation of the company’s innovative...

Full Time Hobby signs Dead Pioneers under Bucks sponsorship deal

16 May 2025

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Band signed to Full Time Hobby sister Hassle Records last year.  Full Time Hobby has signed Dead Pioneers to its publishing...

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp shares his concerns with the state of touring and how labels 'rely on artist's social media' to sell them

15 May 2025

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Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp shares his concerns with the state of touring and how labels 'rely on artist's social media'...

Music Venue Properties announce second community share offering to purchase iconic UK grassroots music venues under its 'Own Our Venues' initiative

15 May 2025

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Esquires in Bedford, Stoke-on-Trent’s The Sugarmill & Southampton’s The Joiners among venues included in new acquisition plans  Music Venue Properties (MVP),...

Artist applications open today for the 2025 FAC Step Up Fund supported by Amazon Music

15 May 2025

Press release

  This year’s fund will support the creative projects of 10 developing independent acts with grants of up to £8,000 More than...

Heart becomes the UK's biggest radio brand reaching a phenomenal 13.4 million weekly listeners

15 May 2025

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Heart brand celebrates its highest ever listening figures beating Radio 2 for the first time ever A record-breaking set of listening figures...

DDEX Announces BMAT As Newest Charter Member

15 May 2025

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  DDEX, the international standards-setting organization dedicated to improving the exchange of data and information across the music industry, has announced...

UK Festivals Unite in War Child fundraiser

15 May 2025

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46 of the UK’s best festivals put tickets up for grabs including Boomtown, Love Saves The Day, Isle of Wight,...

The South Asian Soundcheck calls for UK music industry support

15 May 2025

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New survey will provide the first detailed data on the South Asian experience in UK music Take the survey   Lila, the non-profit initiative empowering South...

Musical AI and Pro Sound Effects Partner to Create Licensed Datasets for AI Training

15 May 2025

Press release

  Pro Sound Effects (PSE) has been the entertainment industry’s go-to source for high-quality sounds for decades, serving every major name...

Electronic Music Sector Unites to Demand Action At Landmark Parliamentary Committee Event

15 May 2025

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  On 14 May, the UK’s electronic music industry delivered an unprecedented show of unity and urgency as sector leaders from...

The Radio Academy announces winners for The ARIAS 2025

15 May 2025

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The Radio Academy ARIAS returned tonight at the exciting new venue in Leicester Square, as Clara Amfo and Gok Wan MBE, took to...

LIDO and ELAM extend their partnership with a dynamic new programme supporting young students

15 May 2025

Press release

LIDO is contributing to the future of UK live music From mentorships, internships, work experience, masterclasses and more… Lido Festival, Victoria Park Visit...

RAJAR results Q1 2025: Bauer Media Audio UK celebrates 23.4m weekly listeners

15 May 2025

Press release

The first quarter of 2025 showcased another set of impressive listening results for Bauer Media Audio UK. As Bauer Media...

Universal Music Greater China launches Deutsche Grammophon China and Blue Note Records China, marking a strategic expansion into China's classical and jazz scene

15 May 2025

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Legendary Classical Label Deutsche Grammophon Debuts DG China, Announcing Projects with Cellist Jian Wang, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and Next Wave...

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