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Call for Recording Studios to Be Recognised Under Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief

14 October 2025

Press release

Petition  The Music Producers Guild, supported by UK Music, are calling on the government to recognise UK recording studios as eligible for...

Nettwerk Music Group appoints Owen Lloyd as Director, Catalogue Marketing and Development

14 October 2025

Press release

Nettwerk UK announces their latest strategic hire in anexciting new chapter of expansion for the label.  Owen Lloyd joins the growing London based Nettwerk team to...

São Paulo Court Issues Another Ruling Against Streaming Fraud Under Operation Authentica

14 October 2025

Press release

  A civil court in São Paulo has issued a further positive ruling against a provider of streaming manipulation services, used...

The Cat's Mother of the Year Award 2025

14 October 2025

Press release

Supported by Amazon Music Presented to music supervisor and business leader Abi Leland     Recruitment drive launched for mentors from A&R, Branding, Creative Direction,...

AlphaTheta prepares 2025 return to Amsterdam Dance Event

14 October 2025

Press release

For the first time in several years, AlphaTheta will be back at the ADE Lab for the whole of the...

War Child invites 52 artists to create artwork inspired by Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ for Sound & Vision 2025

14 October 2025

Press release

  Peter Doig, Maggi Hambling CBE, Corbin Shaw, Unskilled Worker and over 50 more visual artists respond to Kate Bush’s Running Up...

LIVE, NAA, MVT, BACH urge Government rethink on tax hike ahead of critical Autumn Budget

13 October 2025

Press release

  The live music sector has written to Government calling for an exemption for live music venues from the new higher...

Long-Overdue Licensing Reform Offers Hope for a Modern, Balanced System Says NTIA

10 October 2025

Press release

Statement from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association on the Government’s “Cheers to Change” Licensing Consultation Announcement “We...

AWAL promotes Arif Mahmud to General Counsel & SVP of Global Business Affairs

10 October 2025

Press release

  Arif Mahmud has been promoted to the role of General Counsel and SVP of Global Business Affairs at AWAL. Arif...

Nina Protocol Launches Revenue Share System That Pays Fans for Music Discovery

10 October 2025

Press release

Music platform Nina Protocol today launched Community Revenue Share, a system that pays fans directly when they help artists sell...

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Elton John and Adele named the most influential artists for brand partnerships

10 October 2025

Press release

Luminate – the entertainment industry’s leading data partner – have released a new report - Matching Marketers with Music Talent.    The report reveals...

Black Lives in Music Presents: Classically Black, 2025

10 October 2025

Press release

Kings Place, London 18th October The one day symposium classical event returns for a second year Featuring Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Pete...

LOLA. ARTISTS launches as new independent live music agency led by Jamie Wade

09 October 2025

Press release

Today marks the official launch of LOLA. ARTISTS, a new independent live music agency founded by UK agent Jamie Wade.  LOLA.ARTISTS...

Kid Harpoon announced as the first ever ‘Producer in Residence’ at Abbey Road Studios

09 October 2025

Press release

Grammy & BRIT award winning producer, songwriter, and musician Kid Harpoon announced as the first ever ‘Producer in Residence’ at...

Warner Chappell Music signs global publishing deal with Sam Hales

09 October 2025

Press release

Today, Warner Chappell Music is proud to announce the signing of a global publishing deal with one of Australia’s most...

BMG and Spotify sign new US direct licensing agreement

09 October 2025

Press release

Spotify and global music company BMG have entered into a direct, multiyear US publishing licensing agreement designed to deliver greater value...

The Live Trust appoints Antonia Lines as Senior Programmes Manager

09 October 2025

Press release

LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 15 live music industry organisations, has announced the appointment of Antonia...

EcoRecord Marks New Era of Sustainable LP Production, Enabled by Sonopress Innovation and Material Support from Indorama Ventures

09 October 2025

Press release

Sonopress, a global leader in media manufacturing and entertainment services, has started the production of EcoRecord® — the world’s first...

Isabel Garvey to leave WMG

09 October 2025

Press release

Extracts from Isabel Garvey's note to all UK WMG employees Hi everyone,I have some personal news to share with you today.  I've...

AI-generated music TV presenters coming to TV in broadcasting revolution

08 October 2025

Press release

  AI-generated TV presenters will host ROXi music TV channel   Launching today on Sky Q, Sky Stream and Sky Glass in the...

BBC Radio 6 Music presents New Music Fix Live in Sheffield this November

08 October 2025

Press release

  Tonight, on their New Music Fix Daily show on BBC Radio 6 Music (Mondays – Thursdays, 7-9pm), Deb Grant and...

Believe announces the launch of Believe Music Publishing, expanding its ability to serve and empower independent songwriters and publishers

08 October 2025

Press release

Believe, one of the world's leading music companies, announces today the launch of Believe Music Publishing, a key milestone in...

Lila releases the South Asian soundcheck

08 October 2025

Press release

  First comprehensive study into the South Asian experience reveals a fundamental lack of support and representation is holding back progress Clear...

“Big Swagger Energy” - The Brand Winners of Oasis’ Reunion

08 October 2025

Press release

The Oasis reunion wasn’t just a cultural moment for fans; it was an opportunity for brands to get involved and...

Focaldata to power UK entertainment industry’s benchmark consumer tracking study

08 October 2025

Press release

Focaldata, the UK’s fastest-growing research company, will power the entertainment industry’s benchmark consumer tracking study. Using its proprietary AI technology, Focaldata...

Beatport Next 2026: Applications Now Open

08 October 2025

Press release

Beatport Next 2026: Applications Now Open Championing breakthrough artists at the forefront of electronic music  Breaking into the music world has never been...

Queen crowned the most played rock act of the 21st century on UK radio and TV

08 October 2025

Press release

David Bowie, U2, Oasis and Fleetwood Mac complete the Top 5, as new PPL data reveals the nation’s enduring love...

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

Press release

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

Press release

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

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