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NME’s The Cover 2024-2025: A premium coffee table book spotlighting Kneecap, Lola Young and other breakthrough artists

29 October 2025

Press release

  NME, the globally renowned music and pop culture brand, announces The Cover 2024–2025, a premium coffee table book celebrating the most exciting...

UK Music Introduces 'Five Ps' Guide to Boost Diversity and Inclusion Across the Music Industry

29 October 2025

Press release

  UK Music has introduced its ground-breaking Five Ps guide to bring about enduring change and positive outcomes for diversity and...

Reservoir and PopArabia grow MENA cagalogue with two new acquistions

28 October 2025

Press release

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, in conjunction with PopArabia, the leading music publisher and independent...

LIVE Awards 2025 - Finalists Announced

28 October 2025

Press release

The annual LIVE Awards, which will take place in association with Skiddle on Wednesday 10th December at Troxy in East...

The American French Film Festival 2025: Sacem, Driving the Influence of French Creation in Hollywood

28 October 2025

Press release

As a true bridge between France and the United States, The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) returns for its 29th edition in Los...

Musicbird expands portfolio with catalogue of celebrated producer Rick Parashar

28 October 2025

Press release

Boutique music rights investment company acquires producer income of the late London Bridge Studio founder, including hits by Nickelback and...

Abbey Road's Amplify programme returns for its fifth edition in London and Manchester this November

28 October 2025

Press release

This year, Abbey Road is expanding its annual Amplify festival to Manchester, across nine days of free events. Abbey Road...

ROAM announces the appointment of Jess Kinn

28 October 2025

Press release

Global live booking agency ROAM is delighted to welcome Jess Kinn to the company.  Widely recognised as one of the UK’s...

Emerging alt-rock idol Hana Lili signs to Nettwerk

28 October 2025

Press release

Nettwerk is delighted to welcome Welsh alt-rock and pop punk artist Hana Lili to the roster. Hana marks the occasion...

Career achievements of Stephen Taverner to be recognised at the Artist & Manager Awards

27 October 2025

Press release

  The hugely popular founder of East City Management will receive the award for Managers' Manager Shortlists for Artist Of The Year...

Music Nation starts formal operations, launching new era of opportunity for UAE artists

27 October 2025

Press release

Chairwoman Rasha Khalifa Al Mubarak Announces Senior Leadership Team: Amer M. Samhoun named Chief Executive Officer; James K. Petrie appointed...

Amsterdam Dance Event looks back on record breaking edition and announces dates for 30 year anniversary in 2026

27 October 2025

Press release

Amsterdam Dance Event looks back on record breaking edition and announces dates for 30 year anniversary in 2026 The dates are...

Brits spend over £580 a month on entertainment and leisure, but 61% regret social media-driven purchases

24 October 2025

Press release

A new study from credit card brand Aqua has revealed how Brits are spending on lifestyle, and what drives certain purchases Eating out...

Noctil leverages The MLC’s public musical works database

24 October 2025

Press release

Noctil leverages The MLC’s public musical works database to give its users the ability to view The MLC’s data for...

Impala warns of risks to cultural diversity posed by UMG/Downtown deal

24 October 2025

Press release

A crucial element in reviewing mergers in the music sector is what’s at stake for the ecosystem and cultural diversity....

Latest PPL Momentum Music Fund and PPL Momentum Sbardun | Accelerator grantees announced

24 October 2025

Press release

10 talented UK artists in genres including pop, folk, R&B, jazz and rock receiving PPL Momentum Music support These selected grantees...

Best performing National Album Day to date

24 October 2025

Press release

Vinyl LP sales rose 54% over the National Album Day weekend, and were up 23.9% year-on-year A third of the Top...

Sony Music Publishing UK Renews Exclusive Global Deal with Daecolm

24 October 2025

Press release

Sony Music Publishing today announced it has renewed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with British artist and songwriter Daecolm. The deal renews the company’s long-established partnership...

KiTbetter Opens First North American Manufacturing Facility for KiTalbums in Los Angeles, California

24 October 2025

Press release

KiTbetter, the company behind the patented hybrid KiTalbum format that bridges physical and digital music, has opened its first North...

Concord Music Publishing signs songwriter-producer Nickname Jos

23 October 2025

Press release

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of artist, songwriter, and producer Josef Kuhn, known professionally as Nickname Jos. The universal co-publishing deal,...

Wear the music, share the joy: Music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins launches Christmas jumper collection

23 October 2025

Press release

  Available now at nordoff-and-robbins.teemill.com A percentage of every sale goes directly to Nordoff and Robbins Endorsed by Nordoff and Robbins Music Ambassador, Edith...

IMPF establishes key targets across tech, data and emerging markets at Global Music Summit

23 October 2025

Press release

 Record 650 delegates attended 2025 event.Dates set for 2026 event.   The IMPF established a number of key targets and priorities for...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor features on episode 4 of ‘The Red Carpet Treatment - On The Road Presented by Mastercard’

23 October 2025

Press release

The Red Carpet Treatment - On The Road Presented by Mastercard Hosted by Luke Hamnett   Sophie Ellis-Bextor features on episode 4, out...

Mercury rises for Sam Fender

23 October 2025

Press release

WINNING ALBUM, PEOPLE WATCHING, ENJOYS 159% CHART SALES INCREASE IN THE OFFICIAL ALBUMS CHART MIDWEEK DATA   UK record labels association the BPI, which...

Industry Organisations Sign Groundbreaking Seat at The Table Inclusion Pledge

23 October 2025

Press release

ATC Live and Ginger Owl Among First to Sign Pledge, with The Royal Albert Hall, AEG and The O2 Becoming Industry Champions New...

EJAE signs with WME

23 October 2025

Press release

EJAE, the vocalist and songwriter behind KPop Demon Hunter’s #1 hit, “Golden,” has signed with WME for worldwide representation in...

Blue Raincoat Music/Reservoir strikes publishing deal with Molly Drake Estate

23 October 2025

Press release

Nick Drake Publishing Agreement Renewed Blue Raincoat Music Publishing, in conjunction with Reservoir, have signed a global publishing deal with the...

hmv goes Dutch with new store in The Hague to open before end of the year

22 October 2025

Press release

Music and popular culture retailer hmv is planning to open its first store in The Netherlands with a new site...

Building on the momentum of its inaugural landmark edition SXSW London Announces it is Open for Business for 2026

22 October 2025

Press release

  SXSW London builds on the success of its inaugural year with its 2026 programme. Passes for access across the festival are...

Independent Venue Week announce Nova Twins as 2026 Artist Ambassadors

22 October 2025

Press release

  The UK’s annual celebration of independent venues, music and culture will run over 7 days and nights from Monday 26th...

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