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The FAC and University of Hertfordshire expand their Propeller Sessions project to London’s Jazz Cafe

21 January 2026

Press release

  Recent Nettwerk signing Olive Jones, a former awardee from the FAC’s Step Up Fund,  is among the latest artists to...

Generator launches landmark Japan partnership to put northern music on the global stage

21 January 2026

Press release

  BACKED BY REGIONAL MAYORS, THE INITIATIVE MARKS A MAJOR STEP FOR THE NORTH’S INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AMBITIONS  FEBRUARY 2026 JAPAN EXCHANGE ANNOUNCED, CONNECTING NORTHERN...

Believe UK and Tileyard Music launch new frontline label Tenace Records

21 January 2026

Press release

Label to be spearheaded by Co-Presidents Charlie Arme & Michael Harwood.  Former Universal Marketing Director Chris Dashwood appointed GM.Globally touring guitar-pop...

Hannah Karp appointed EVP & Chief Communications Officer for Warner Music Group

21 January 2026

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Accomplished Journalist and former 'Billboard' Editor-in-Chief Joins WMG’s Executive Leadership Team Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) today announced that highly regarded editor...

Universal Music Greater China launches Def Jam Recordings China in Chengdu, the capital of Chinese hiphop

21 January 2026

Press release

Together With Migu, A Leading Digital Content Platform Under China Mobile, UMG Opens Global Pathways for Chinese Hip-Hop Rooted in...

Audiotool Launches Multiplayer Cloud DAW and Debuts Nexus, an Industry-First Platform for Building Music Production Tools

21 January 2026

Press release

Audiotool, the browser-based music production platform with more than 300,000 monthly active users, today announced the open beta launch of...

Jacob Alon revealed as this year's BRITs Critics' Choice winner

20 January 2026

Press release

SUPPORTED BY RADIO 1    THE FIRST WINNER TO BE REVEALED FOR THE BRIT AWARDS 2026 WITH MASTERCARD SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT CO-OP LIVE,...

WMA announces Global Promotions and new hires as it celebrates 10 years in the US

20 January 2026

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As it celebrates its 10th anniversary in the US, global digital marketing and creative agency WMA today announced several new...

Pipeline emerges from stealth and unveils groundbreaking financing platform for independent music sector

20 January 2026

Press release

Backed by Jamen Capital, Pipeline Raises Over $200 Million to Help Independents Unlock their IP Value, Fund Growth and Compete...

Sonopress launches ecorecord.org

20 January 2026

Press release

New platform consolidates information on sustainable record production around EcoRecord Sonopress, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of physical media, has...

Mouth Culture sign publishing deal with Notting Hill Music

20 January 2026

Press release

Fast-rising Leicester alt-rock outfit Mouth Culture are pleased to announce they’ve signed their publishing with Notting Hill Music. The band...

The Other Songs have recruited executive Harri Davies to the team as Head of A&R

20 January 2026

Press release

Global independent music and entertainment company The Other Songs have welcomed globally recognised executive Harri Davies to the team as...

RTÉ Choice Music Prize - Irish Album of the Year 2025 / Shortlist Announcement

20 January 2026

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Celebrating 21 Years of the RTÉ Choice Music Prize RTÉ Choice Music Prize In association with IMRO and IRMA Irish Album of...

WIN Elects New Board, Appoints New Chair and Vice Chairs in 20th Anniversary Year

20 January 2026

Press release

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international network that brings together the global independent music community, has appointed its new board...

Zoe Ball hosts a new award-winning podcast series

20 January 2026

Press release

BBC Eras: Phil Collins for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds   Zoe Ball is the host of a new series of the...

Netease Cloud Music and Universal Music Group announce strategic, multi-year licensing agreement for China

20 January 2026

Press release

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service provider in...

Jerome Porritt named as Head of A&R at RCA Records UK

19 January 2026

Press release

Sony Music UK today announces the appointment of Jerome Porritt as Head of A&R at RCA Records UK.   Reporting into co-presidents...

Nick Bright to join KISS

19 January 2026

Press release

  KISS is turning up the heat with the announcement that Nick Bright is joining the station, bringing one of the UK’s most exciting broadcast...

Universal Music Group launches UK pilot of global education initiative ‘Sound Generation’

16 January 2026

Press release

Sound Generation kicks off with UK pilot featuring a set of tailored music education resources for primary school The free, online...

2026 MOBO Awards: Nominations announced for Manchester ceremony

16 January 2026

Press release

EUROPE’S BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF BLACK MUSIC AND CULTURE COMES TO CO-OP LIVE, MANCHESTER ON 26 MARCH   TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW - VISIT MOBO.COM/TICKETS  2026 MARKS 30 YEARS...

AYO Music Group Grows Roster and Catalog, Expands Gapfinder Tool, and Releases Reissue of Rare Joe Washington Vinyl

16 January 2026

Press release

  Since its official launch in 2024, AYO Music Group, an active copyright administrator offering global administration of publishing, neighboring rights, and...

BMG launches SYNC+ 

16 January 2026

Press release

A Unified Global Music-for-Media Powerhouse      BMG announced today the launch of SYNC+, a new global service uniting Commercial Sync, Production Music, and...

Youth Music reveals the next generation of diverse music talent in ‘Ones to Watch 2026’

16 January 2026

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  Youth Music unveils 20 emerging artists tipped to shape the future of the UK music industry  Alumni from Youth Music’s Ones to Watch lists, including...

Open letter from WIN to European Commissioner Dombrovskis: “Europe as a beacon of fair competition”

16 January 2026

Press release

With just a few weeks until the European Commission’s final decision on the Universal/Downtown deal, WIN wrote to Commissioner Valdis...

Modern Women have signed to One Little Independent Records

15 January 2026

Press release

Modern Woman, the London art-rock outfit fronted by primary songwriter Sophie Harris, are set to release their anticipated debut album...

TMRW Music Group Joins LabelWorx for Global Distribution and Label Services

15 January 2026

Press release

LabelWorx, the leading global distribution and label services provider for independent electronic music, today announced a new partnership with TMRW...

Atlantic Screen Group Secures $30m from Corrum Capital to Accelerate Film, TV Score and Music Catalogue Acquisitions

15 January 2026

Press release

  Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) is pleased to announce that it has secured up to $30m in funding from Corrum Capital....

Amazon Music Unveils Global 2026 Artists to Watch Campaign

15 January 2026

Press release

The initiative spotlights breakout artists poised to shape music in 2026, including Destin Conrad, Seyi Vibez, EJAE, Max Styler, PRESIDENT,...

First details revealed for BRITs Fringe with Brighter Sound

15 January 2026

Press release

BRING ON THE BRITs WITH MASTERCARD: THE 2026 NOMINATIONSWATCH ON WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY FROM 5PM ON THE BRITs’ INSTAGRAM AND...

Mercury Prize shines global spotlight on Newcastle and the North East

15 January 2026

Press release

New figures have shown the region's economy received a boost of more than £1.4 million by hosting the 2025 Mercury Prize.  A new...

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