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Electric Group announces launch of 'Electric Studios' Sheffield music venue and creative hub

18 November 2025

Press release

  A £2m venue transformation continues, with opening slated for Spring 2026. The music-first venue will host increased capacity and accessibility within...

The annual BPI Classical Committee/PPL Quiz raises £7,000 in aid of Help Musicians and The BRIT Trust

18 November 2025

Press release

11th edition of the Quiz won by Mark Pemberton & team, ahead of Naxos AudioBooks, and Presto   The annual BPI Classical Committee/PPL Charity...

BBC Radio 6 Music's Albums of the Year 2025

18 November 2025

Press release

  Today, BBC Radio 6 Music, the UK's biggest digital-only radio station with 2.7 million listeners (RAJAR, Q3 2025), revealed its...

Nacho García Vega, President of IAO, shares an open letter

18 November 2025

Press release

Nacho García Vega, President of IAO, shared an open letter with Commissioner Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, with...

Emma Banks, Ramones producer Craig Leon and Sziget’s Tamás Kádár speaking at ESNS Conference

18 November 2025

Press release

Topics include activism on stage, corporatization of the music sector, music export and exchange ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) announces a new wave...

Amazon Music and TikTok Launch New 'Share to TikTok' Feature

17 November 2025

Press release

  Music fans can now share their favourite tracks and Insights on Amazon Music directly to TikTok Fans can even share exclusive...

Myndstream enters into first of its kind collaboration to research the clinical potential of music in healthcare

17 November 2025

Press release

  Myndstream, the global leader in science-led wellness music, has agreed to a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to research the clinical...

UMG’s mega-acquisition threatens musical diversity – without competition, the free market becomes a monopoly

17 November 2025

Editorial

As featured in Musikindustrin"Eva Karman Reinhold, chairwoman of the Swedish Independent Music Producers (SOM) and board member of IMPALA, writes in...

The Cranberries to be honoured with the Icon Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards

17 November 2025

Press release

Noel Hogan of The Cranberries with Royel Otis to headline the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards, in celebration of The Cranberries receiving The Icon Award, supported by Visit West Hollywood    In tribute...

Introducing bulletin board: a new way for TikTok creators to communicate with their fans and build community

14 November 2025

Press release

Today we're announcing the launch of bulletin board, a new in-app channel which helps creators communicate and share content directly with...

The MOBO Group and Greene King Partner Together to Open 'House of MOBO' Pub in South London

14 November 2025

Press release

'The House of MOBO' in Gipsy Hill will be a home for culture, community and collaboration in hospitalityThe pub reopens...

Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso joins BBC Radio 6 Music

14 November 2025

Press release

  Femi Koleoso, bandleader and drummer for the BRIT Award and Mercury Prize winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, will join BBC...

80 performing arts organisations commit to PIPA pledge in landmark commitment to parents and carers

13 November 2025

Press release

ROSALIE CRAIG, RAKIE AYOLA, EMMY THE GREAT, SOPHIA DI MARTINO AND INDUSTRY LEADERS SUPPORT PIPA PLEDGE   To mark its 10th anniversary,...

Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Radiohead and Sam Fender lead calls for PM to honour pledge for ticket resale price cap

13 November 2025

Press release

Some of the biggest names in music have come together with groups representing consumers and the industry to call on...

Texas alt-rock band Culture Wars sign to Primary Talent International

13 November 2025

Press release

Texas alt-rock band Culture Wars have signed with Matt Bates at Primary Talent International for worldwide booking representation (excluding North...

Vevo Announces Highly Acclaimed "DSCVR Artists to Watch" List for 2026

13 November 2025

Press release

Annual taste-maker program highlights emerging global artists poised to break through in the year ahead Gigi Perez is named "DSCVR Artist...

Charlie Lexton appointed CEO, Merlin

13 November 2025

Press release

Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, today announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton...

22 UK festivals awarded free AIF memberships and marketing support through Skiddle partnership

13 November 2025

Press release

  The UK’s independent festival scene has received a major boost as 22 grassroots festivals are announced as recipients of an...

Warner Records Group elevates Gregg Nadel to President of A&R

13 November 2025

Press release

Widely-Respected Executive Joins Central Leadership Team in Newly Created Role   Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to a...

TuneCore’s independent artists surpass $5 billion earned

13 November 2025

Press release

The leading independent artist development platform announced that artists who distribute through TuneCore have now earned over $5 billion since...

BSI Merch Unveils Artist Services Strategy

12 November 2025

Press release

Company Rebrands as BSI Merch & Artist Services New Division BSI Music Announces Still Pigeon as First Signing   UK-based music merchandise and...

New Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributes Record £8 Billion To UK Economy 

12 November 2025

Press release

  UK music contribution to the UK economy in 2024 hit a record £8 billion.  UK music exports revenue in 2024 reaches new...

NIC Hike Hammers Jobs: NTIA Slams Government Over Rising Unemployment

12 November 2025

Press release

  Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association: “The latest ONS figures are deeply concerning. A rise in unemployment to 5%, the...

Public voting for the European Festival Awards 2025 has begun

12 November 2025

Press release

TICKETS FOR THE EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2025 GO ON SALE ON NOVEMBER 11th  The public voting for the 15th edition of the...

Jeremy Vuernick named EVP, Atlantic Music Group

12 November 2025

Press release

London-based Exec to Work Across UK & US Teams to Sign & Develop Transatlantic Talent Accomplished A&R leader Jeremy Vuernick has...

BPI invites tenders for its member training programme

12 November 2025

Press release

Proposals to be received by 5th December 2025 deadline   The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses,...

Rough Trade Announce First Global Edition Of Albums Of The Year For 2025

12 November 2025

Press release

VIAGRA BOYS FIRST SELF-RELEASED ALBUM 'VIAGR ABOYS' TAKES NO.1 SPOT IN THE TOP 30 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR ALSO FEATURINGOKLOU, PULP, TURNSTILE, HAYLEY...

Kodak Black Pioneers the Future of Fandom: $YAK Coin x Audius

12 November 2025

Press release

Rap superstar Kodak Black announced today that he has teamed up with the music discovery platform and marketplace, Audius to...

Cris Lacy Named Chair & President of Newly Rebranded Warner Records Nashville

12 November 2025

Press release

In the latest move in the expansion of the Warner Records Group, Cris Lacy has been named Chair & President...

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize money to Music Venue Trust

11 November 2025

Press release

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of the UK’s grassroots music venues (GMVs), today announces that Sam...

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