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Bandcamp Announces Rinse FM Radio Residency

10 September 2025

Press release

Collaboration marks the second installment of community radio takeovers on Bandcamp Radio Bandcamp, the world's largest online music marketplace and community,...

Superstruct Entertainment Appoints Charles Garland to Board as Non-Executive Director

10 September 2025

Press release

  Europe's largest independent operator of music festivals Superstruct Entertainment today announces the appointment of former Syco Entertainment Global CEO Charles...

2025 Mercury Prize 'Albums of the Year' revealed

10 September 2025

Press release

2025 AWARDS SHOW ON THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER AT NEWCASTLE'S UTILITA ARENA LAST REMAINING TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE    The 2025 Mercury Prize 12 'Albums of...

WINCON 2025 Program and Speakers Announced for Sofia Edition

10 September 2025

Press release

  WIN unveils program and speakers for WINCON 2025, celebrating its 10th anniversary in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 15-16. Sessions to address...

Claire Haffenden launches Haffenden & Co

09 September 2025

Press release

A new chapter in exceptional event management and artist services   After three decades as Director of Artist Relations and Events at...

5-year anniversary of the "RAAP" ruling, time to see concrete solutions say European music bodies and EU parliamentarians

09 September 2025

Press release

On the fifth anniversary of the EU Court's "RAAP" ruling, heads of European music industry bodies and EU parliamentarians agree...

Abbey Road reveals the nominees for the Music Photography Awards 2025

09 September 2025

Press release

PUBLIC VOTE NOW OPEN FOR ‘MUSIC MOMENT OF THE YEAR’ HERE  THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT ABBEY ROAD ON...

New data reveals music from North East artists amounts to over 12 billion UK streams

09 September 2025

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FIGURES SHARED AHEAD OF THIS WEEK’S MERCURY PRIZE ‘ALBUMS OF THE YEAR’ ANNOUNCEMENT, REVEALED ON 10TH SEPTEMBER OCTOBER AWARD SHOW TAKING...

Independent Icons Take Control: Merlin Connect and Nina Protocol Unlock New Era of Artist-to-Fan Connection

09 September 2025

Press release

Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, announced today that Merlin member music...

Ivors Academy announces all recipients of its Inaugural Honours

08 September 2025

Press release

SIR RICHARD BRANSON, JON PLATT, KANYA KING CBE, SIR CHRIS BRYANT MP, CATHERINE MANNERS AND JOHN SWEENEY (1959 - 2025) TO BE...

TikTok Presents Ed Sheeran's Play, LIVE from New York

08 September 2025

Press release

  TikTok to host an exclusive LIVE performance by Ed Sheeran for superfans on September 13th TikTok set to launch an exclusive in-app experience...

BBC leads the way in portrayal of UK stories this autumn

08 September 2025

Press release

  From Manchester to Cardiff, Shetland to West Yorkshire and the Home Counties to Blackpool, audiences will see their home towns...

Pacha Foundation Unveils 2025 Plan with Record Budget

08 September 2025

Press release

Historic €500,000 Budget Boost: The 430% funding increase enables over 35 initiatives, marking the Foundation’s most ambitious year. Vibrant Cultural and...

BMG appoints Monti Olson to lead music publishing in North America

08 September 2025

Press release

  BMG has announced the appointment of Monti Olson to oversee its music publishing operations as Executive Vice President, Publishing, North America....

TikTok Reveals the Song of the Summer 2025

05 September 2025

Press release

  Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand is the Global, US and UK Song of the Summer on TikTok  Radiohead's 1997 'Let Down' Finds...

Arts sector failing disabled young people, reports Youth Music

05 September 2025

Press release

CHARITY LAUNCHES NEW RINGFENCED FUND TO HELP EQUALISE ACCESS, AND URGES OTHERS TO DO THE SAME  Youth Music launches £2.25 million...

ERA names its 2025 rising stars

05 September 2025

Press release

Laura Wainwright and Morgan Coates to join ERA’s Future Leaders Programme Digital entertainment and retail association ERA has named Laura Wainwright, Vendor...

Cutting Edge Group acquires AMC Studios' full portfolio of TV music rights

05 September 2025

Press release

Deal includes music from landmark shows such as The Walking Dead, Dark Winds and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, further expanding...

Entertainment's champions take a bow at ERA's summer party

05 September 2025

Press release

  Digital entertainment and retail association ERA kicked off entertainment’s autumn term in grand style last night, honouring seven Entertainment Champions...

Big Machine Label Group bolsters international team

05 September 2025

Press release

  Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) today announces the continued growth of their international division, marking a significant milestone as the company...

European Music Managers Alliance to kick off new DistroKid partnership at Reeperbahn Festival

05 September 2025

Press release

The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is delighted to announce a new partnership with online music distribution service, DistroKid.  Founded more...

26% of UK Towns Have Lost All Nightclubs, with 1 in 6 Have No Late-Night Venues Left – NTIA Warns of Growing Nightlife Crisis

05 September 2025

Press release

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned that Britain’s nightlife is in sharp decline, revealing that more than a...

Sony Music Publishing Appoints Jordi Tello as Managing Director of Iberia

05 September 2025

Press release

  Today Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of Jordi Tello to Managing Director of Iberia, effective immediately.  Tello will succeed...

Kees Van Weijen: Why I will not be silenced about UMG's acquisition of Downtown

05 September 2025

Press release

KEES VAN WEIJEN: “THE NETHERLANDS AT THE HEART OF EUROPE’S MUSIC: WHY INDEPENDENCE MATTERS AND WHY I WILL NOT BE...

Concord Music Publishing, in partnership with Big Family, sign artist and songwriter Eden Joel

04 September 2025

Press release

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of indie pop artist Eden Joel. This is Concord’s first signing in partnership with Big Family...

Latest LIVE annual report records another record year for live music

04 September 2025

Press release

One Gig every 137 Seconds Across the UK as Spend Reaches £6.7bn  LIVE Trust to Deliver Much Needed Funding to Grassroots...

StrmMusic Expands Artist Opportunities, Gains Preferred Partner Status with YouTube

04 September 2025

Press release

StrmMusic, the music career accelerator, is announcing a major global distribution partnership with YouTube. As a preferred partner, StrmMusic will now...

The MMF's Manager Summit to focus on alternative investment

04 September 2025

Press release

  Sponsored by Sound Royalties, the day-long event takes place on Tuesday September 16th at London's Amazing Grace  The MMF will present...

Warner Music strengthens transatlantic partnership at Atlantic Records and Warner Records

04 September 2025

Press release

Innovative move will help artists achieve greater global impact UK label heads to join leadership teams run by US counterparts  Simon Robson...

Arrival Artists & ATC Live unite to form new global booking agency Roam

04 September 2025

Press release

ROAM Launches As Largest Global Independent Booking Agency With 800 Artists, 80+ Staff & 6 Offices    Two of the foremost independent music...

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