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16 January 2026
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With just a few weeks until the European Commission’s final decision on the Universal/Downtown deal, WIN wrote to Commissioner Valdis...
15 January 2026
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Modern Woman, the London art-rock outfit fronted by primary songwriter Sophie Harris, are set to release their anticipated debut album...
15 January 2026
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LabelWorx, the leading global distribution and label services provider for independent electronic music, today announced a new partnership with TMRW...
15 January 2026
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Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) is pleased to announce that it has secured up to $30m in funding from Corrum Capital....
15 January 2026
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The initiative spotlights breakout artists poised to shape music in 2026, including Destin Conrad, Seyi Vibez, EJAE, Max Styler, PRESIDENT,...
15 January 2026
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BRING ON THE BRITs WITH MASTERCARD: THE 2026 NOMINATIONSWATCH ON WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY FROM 5PM ON THE BRITs’ INSTAGRAM AND...
15 January 2026
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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...
15 January 2026
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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 European Festival Awards. For this year, festivals from over 30 countries participated...
15 January 2026
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Carrie Penn, Fernando Gimeno, Jolene Khor and Rebekah Fitch selected to receive up to £3,750 each in grant support and...
14 January 2026
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Deal includes scores from billion-dollar franchises including Maze Runner trilogy,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Invincible, and Marvel’s Daredevil, adding over 80 premium...
14 January 2026
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Supported artists across the UK include EV, Mount Palomar, Plantoid and SOAPBOX 2026 marks the 20th year of International Showcase Fund enabling...
14 January 2026
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Although last year was characterised by instability and geopolitical tensions, 25 festivals and events spanning 12 countries and 4 continents...
14 January 2026
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Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, kicks off 2026 by announcing its...
14 January 2026
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Already in use, Musical AI’s attribution tech can immediately ensure a fully licensed future for AI companies. Musical AI, the pioneering...
14 January 2026
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Radio 2’s Piano Room makes a triumphant return next month on Vernon Kay’s mid-morning show (9:30-12pm weekdays) with 16 incredible...
14 January 2026
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A New Era Of Music Creation Begins With The Next Generation Of Studio One Pro As Fender Studio Pro, Quantum...
14 January 2026
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Record Store Day and Breed Media are delighted to announce Zo Lief as the winner of RSD Unsigned 2025, the nationwide...
14 January 2026
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Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, kicks off 2026 by announcing its...
14 January 2026
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FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP is proud to announce the launch of its metal, hard rock and extreme music label, BLKIIBLK RECORDS. Having released...
14 January 2026
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Premiering on Yams Day—January 18—at 9 p.m. ET, this special episode of “Songline” will showcase the hip-hop icon as he...
14 January 2026
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2026 will mark a series of firsts for Eternal Research, the creative studio building a new multimodal, synesthetic orchestra. One of...
14 January 2026
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INCLUDING: LIMITED EDITION VINYL RELEASESROUGH TRADE CLUB: ESSENTIAL, A NEW YEAR-LONG VINYL SUBSCRIPTIONEXCLUSIVE LIVE EVENTS+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED Throughout 2026,...
14 January 2026
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Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced the acquisition of legendary independent publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music...
14 January 2026
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Peermusic, the global independent music publishing company with 39 offices in 33 countries, has signed songwriter/producer and recording artist Dan Lancaster to...
14 January 2026
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Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today the appointment of Hannah Poferl as its Chief...
14 January 2026
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Are diversity, identity, independence and sovereignty important in music? If yes, we as Europeans should strengthen the independent sector today, and not weaken it. This...
13 January 2026
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From Monday 26th – Thursday 29th January (4-7pm), BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds will broadcast programmes to mark Independent Venue...
13 January 2026
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The first EMI recording console in 50 years Today (13 Jan), Abbey Road Studios and Chandler Limited proudly unveil the REDD...
13 January 2026
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Sony Music Publishing, in partnership with renowned producer and songwriter Daniel Nigro and his publishing venture, Amusement, have signed hitmaker...
13 January 2026
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The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has confirmed it is seeking legal advice following continued government signalling, through media briefings...
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