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Mother Artists appoint Sarah Besnard

04 September 2025

Press release

  Mother Artists are currently in the middle of an exemplary year which has delivered new live career peaks for artists...

Rock en Seine - Paris 20-24 August

04 September 2025

Editorial

Rock en Seine is one of France’s and indeed Europe's most significant summer festivals, held annually at the Domaine National...

VIP-Booking.com Publishes Ranking of Europe's Top 10 Booking Agencies

03 September 2025

Press release

  VIP-Booking.com, the online platform connecting the live music industry for over 25 years, has released its latest agency rankings, spotlighting...

Independent Music Awards: Cosey Fanni Tutti & Shed Seven To Be Honoured, plus nominations for Aitch, SOPHIE, IN PARALLEL & more

03 September 2025

Press release

15th anniversary edition takes place at London’s Roundhouse on 23 September - Cosey Fanni Tutti to receive ‘Innovator’ award and Shed Seven...

Dynamite Songs Acquires Catalogue of Grammy-Winning Producer and Songwriter Keith Harris

03 September 2025

Press release

Acquisition adds over 200 landmark pop songs to the newly launched publisher’s fast-growing portfolio Dynamite Songs, the specialist music publisher dedicated to...

UK trade mission aims to boost British music in China

02 September 2025

Press release

A UK music industry trade mission to China is set to take place from 21st – 25th October 2025, providing an open...

Record shops to stage over 4,000 gigs this year

02 September 2025

Press release

In-store and out-store performances now account for one in 40 live gigs in the UK Artists and bands will perform...

Bandcamp launches 'Bandcamp Clubs' allowing fans to connect, discover, and collect music curated by respected tastemakers

02 September 2025

Press release

The 'Subscribe-To-Own' Music Discovery Experience Features Monthly Album Recommendations, Listening Parties, and Exclusive Artist Content    Bandcamp Clubs Curator Lineup: 'Dance Around The World'...

English Teacher, girli & Katy J Pearson to perform in support of War Child UK's 'Day of the Girl' campaign

02 September 2025

Press release

Sign up to pre-sale tickets before 14:00 on 3rd September here General sale will open at 10:00 on 5th September here   English Teacher, girli,...

Co-op Live Announces Deal to Create Unique 'Living' Floor Plans with CoreSpec 3D

02 September 2025

Press release

Co-op Live, the largest live entertainment arena in the UK, is taking its operational capability to never-before-seen levels by becoming...

CEO Tony Harlow set to exit Warner Music UK

02 September 2025

Press release

EXTRACTS FROM TONY HARLOW'S NOTE TO UK EMPLOYEES Friends, Today, I have a bittersweet announcement to make. I’ve had a lot of luck...

Music Support scales up life-saving services as demand for support is greater than ever

01 September 2025

Press release

Pioneering charity delivers sector-leading, clinically-backed support services designed by industry professionals for industry professionals.   Music Support, the UK's pioneering mental health...

Kae Tempest to receive an Ivors Academy honour for inspiring cultural and social change through storytelling

01 September 2025

Press release

EDITH BOWMAN ANNOUNCED AS HOST OF THE INAUGURAL IVORS ACADEMY HONOURS    THE CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL...

BMG achieves all-time high EBITDA margin in first half 2025

29 August 2025

Press release

  BMG has reported a solid financial performance for the first half of 2025, highlighted by a strong EBITDA margin of...

The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) announces free ARTIST DAY events in Bristol, Newcastle, Leicester and Leeds

29 August 2025

Press release

  The one-day events will encourage artists in each city to come together alongside established artists, to share experiences and knowledge,...

Singer-songwriter MOLIY has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

29 August 2025

Press release

Singer-songwriter MOLIY has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group,...

Beatport - The World's Largest Music Store for DJs - In partnership with Warner Music Group, announces Global Remix Challenge for Madonna's Iconic 'Ray of Light'

29 August 2025

Press release

Producers worldwide are invited to reimagine one of pop music's most groundbreaking electronic records, originally produced by Madonna and William...

Music icons named to lead NewcastleGateshead Music City board

28 August 2025

Press release

  Ambitious Music City plan to grow the North East music industry, backed by landmark research project, reveals £360m+ economic potential   Initiative backed by...

UK management company PARADE expands to North America following signings of Jamie Woon and Berwyn

28 August 2025

Press release

  Parade, founded by Leon Wright, have recently added Jamie Woon and Berwyn to their roster. Loies Kim will co-lead the London-based...

The Cat's Mother Network teams up with UTA for 'Breaking Into Live' event

28 August 2025

Press release

The Cat's Mother Network teams up with UTA for 'Breaking Into Live' event on Tuesday 2nd September Exclusive evening of insight...

PRS Members' Fund and Music Support launch Soul Resonance

28 August 2025

Press release

PRS Members' Fund and Music Support launch Soul Resonance – a unique wellness day designed to support music creatives through...

Italian music market: Growth by 10% in the first half of 2025

28 August 2025

Press release

All the data from the Italian Federation (FIMI), from the strong rooting of Streaming to the confirmation of Vinyl    The Italian...

Layton Giordani Unveils New York-Based Label: MADMINDS

28 August 2025

Press release

Launching in tandem with Armada Music, Giordani’s NYC roots heavily influence the new label Amid a landmark year, renowned DJ, producer...

Beatoven.ai Unveils Maestro, the Largest Fully Licensed Generative AI Model for Music that Pays Artists for Every Output

28 August 2025

Press release

In contrast to other AI music licensing deals, this model will result in ongoing royalty payments to artists, composers, and...

Pure Dance returns to the airwaves after 18 years

28 August 2025

Press release

Iconic 2000s dance station relaunches on small-scale DAB in Milton Keynes and Loughborough this September Pure Dance, the independent station that...

Closures in Britain's late-night venues reach all-time high with one in four businesses lost since 2020

27 August 2025

Press release

  26.4% drop in late-night venues since March 2020 Nearly 800 late night venues closed in five years Three net closures a week...

Latin American creators and industry leaders rally behind JusticIA campaign

27 August 2025

Press release

Over 30 organisations call on policymakers to uphold, protect and preserve the intellectual property rights of authors, artists, producers and...

TikTok for Artists launches in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Finland

27 August 2025

Press release

TikTok for Artists is the new all-in-one music insights platform for artists  TikTok for Artists has been designed to help artists...

Vocana: A home for music's beating indie heart that pays, informs, and connects artists and fans better

27 August 2025

Press release

  Streaming music feels broken. What would make it better? Many music lovers already know the answer: Artists getting paid more....

Newcastle to come alive for the 2025 Mercury Prize

27 August 2025

Press release

POWERED BY LOCAL MUSIC AGENCY GENERATOR, THE CITY WILL BE A HUB OF MUSIC AND CULTURE THIS OCTOBER WITH FRINGE...

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