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White Label Auction in aid of The BRIT Trust

08 October 2025

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Rare 1975 test pressing of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody 7" single goes for £8,800 in the White Label Auction in aid...

UK Music Conservative Party Conference Panel

08 October 2025

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Leading figures from across politics and the music industry gathered at the Conservative Party Conference to explore how backing British...

Pulse Music Group forms publishing partnership with Mark Ronson’s Zelig Music

08 October 2025

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First Collaborative Signing to the JV is Becky and the Birds    PULSE Music Group has formed a music publishing joint venture...

The South Asian Soundcheck: first ever study reveals fundamental lack of support for South Asian music creators and professionals

08 October 2025

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LILA RELEASES THE SOUTH ASIAN SOUNDCHECK First comprehensive study into the South Asian experience in UK music reveals a fundamental lack...

Killabop: new label launched by UK music exec Nav Sidhu, signs worldwide deal with Virgin Music Group

07 October 2025

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Killabop is an exciting new label venture from Hopeless Records UK executive Nav Sidhu. The label will primarily focus on...

Amsterdam Dance Event completes 2025 program with final names as lineup grows larger and more diverse than ever

07 October 2025

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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, has just completed the lineup for...

Don Leisure wins Welsh Music Prize 2025 for album Tyrchu Sain

07 October 2025

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Don Leisure has won the Welsh Music Prize as album Tyrchu Sain picked up the £10,000 prize for the best album...

Oram Awards Launch UK-Wide ORAM/100 Tour Celebrating Daphne Oram’s Centenary

06 October 2025

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Honouring Daphne Oram's centenary, throughout late 2025 the Oram Awards, in partnership with Outlands Network, is embarking on a tour...

Claimy raises €1.5m to unlock the music industry’s missing royalties

06 October 2025

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AI-powered platform will help solve the “black box issue”, delivering more money to music creators globally Paris-based startup backed by...

With French court ruling, music companies send strong message to businesses enabling streaming fraud

06 October 2025

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Decision confirms that intermediaries must stop supporting streaming fraud    In a decision announced yesterday, the Paris Judicial Court ruled that enabling...

TikTok to livestream Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 shows

06 October 2025

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Continuing its global partnership with Tomorrowland, TikTok announces that it will livestream all shows from the main stage of Tomorrowland Brasil,...

Oasis' (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is a special last minute addition to Tuesday's White Label Auction (7/10)

04 October 2025

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Rare test pressing of their iconic album - re-issued today to celebrate the landmark anniversary – Donated to raise funds...

I Want to Thank God: Music Award Shows

03 October 2025

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Music business executive and diversity advocate Andy Edwards highlights some interesting nuances about the intersection of race and religion in...

Record Store Day Black Friday: Exclusive releases announced

03 October 2025

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   Record Store Day Black Friday returns with exclusive releases from Sam Fender & Olivia Dean, Fred again, Billie Eilish, Post...

The Adriatic Sound Festival taps Ticketmaster as the primary ticketing partner

03 October 2025

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The Adriatic Sound Festival, Europe’s newest electronic music festival in Fano, Italy, has announced a ticketing deal with Ticketmaster, which...

Wise Music Group signs Gabriel Prokofiev to Chester Music

03 October 2025

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Chester Music, part of Wise Music Group, has signed an exclusive publishing deal with the British composer and producer, Gabriel...

Tessy Schulz announced as new Chair of the European Music Managers Alliance

03 October 2025

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The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) has announced that highly respected German manager Tessy Schulz will serve as the organisation’s...

Independent music community publishes “100 Voices” on why Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings should be blocked

03 October 2025

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  More than 100 business leaders and artist groups from across the independent music community have made fresh appeals to the...

Abbey Road announces the winners of the Music Photography Awards 2025

03 October 2025

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Abbey Road has announced the winners of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025 during a thrilling and celebratory evening...

21 live music agencies to attend AIF, AIP and MVT Grassroots Networking Day

03 October 2025

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Creative Wales and City Of Belfast join Arts Council England backing. A total of 21 live music agencies will be present...

The UK's Official biggest songs and albums on vinyl of 2025 so far revealed 

03 October 2025

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  Sam Fender scoops the biggest vinyl album of 2025 so far as four British acts make the Top 10      Oasis...

The Ivors Academy celebrates eight recipients at inaugural honours

03 October 2025

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RAYE, KAE TEMPEST, SIR RICHARD BRANSON, JON PLATT, KANYA KING CBE, SIR CHRIS BRYANT MP, CATHERINE MANNERS AND JOHN SWEENEY...

Mascot Records Celebrates 35 Years with a Bold New Era

02 October 2025

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 Watch the trailer HERE Listen to the Mascot Records Compilation HERE Check out our brand-new website HERE Mascot Records marks its 35th anniversary in 2025 with...

Hail to the city of Oxford as National Album Day research names Radiohead’s birthplace the UK’s top location per capita for launching rock artists

02 October 2025

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Manchester is runner-up thanks to Oasis, The Smiths and Stone Roses – ahead of Liverpool, Sheffield and Glasgow.  Greater London...

The annual BPI Classical Committee/PPL charity quiz returns

02 October 2025

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Now into its 11th year, to be held on 13th November 2025 in King’s Cross   The annual BPI Classical Committee/PPL Charity Quiz is back next...

The BRIT Awards with Mastercard launches Season 4 of acclaimed podcast series

02 October 2025

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The Red Carpet Treatment - On The Road Presented by MastercardHosted by Luke Hamnett   Sam Ryder kicks off fourth series -...

BPI leaders call on UK Government to protect IP and support music industry ecosystem at Labour Party Conference

02 October 2025

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  BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist OBE calls on UK Government to support music businesses in pursuit of creative industries growth,...

2025 Mercury Prize 'Albums Of The Year' performances announced for awards show

02 October 2025

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THURSDAY 16TH OCTOBER AT NEWCASTLE'S UTILITA ARENA LAST REMAINING TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE   2024 MERCURY PRIZE WINNER ENGLISH TEACHER'S LILY FONTAINE CONFIRMED FOR...

Songtrust Introduces 'Songtrust Amplified' - A New Rewards Program Designed to Elevate and Empower Songwriters

01 October 2025

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Songtrust, a Downtown company and global music publishing administration service, announces the launch of Songtrust Amplified, a new rewards program...

Merlin and Spotify Extend Multi-Year Global Licensing Partnership

01 October 2025

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Spotify and Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independents, today announced the renewal of their global,...

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