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BBC Proms in the Park and BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park, which are usually held in September, are unable to go ahead due to the pandemic. But that won’t stop the music as Radio 2 will be recreating the festival magic with Radio 2 Live At Home to be broadcast each evening on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. Further details will be announced in due course.

Jeff Smith, Head of Music, Radio 2 said: “Whilst we’re hugely disappointed not to be able to hold our Hyde Park events this year we are pleased to be planning Radio 2 Live At Home, which will feature live performances from some of Radio 2’s most popular artists.”

Whilst Proms in the Park, Hyde Park will not take place this year, plans for the Last Night of the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall will be announced in due course. The large-scale outdoor Proms in the Park events in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will also not take place, but alternative plans to reflect the Nations are being discussed.

Now in its 125th season, the BBC Proms is the largest classical music festival in the world. It attracts audiences of millions across the globe each year. From Friday 17th of July, the 2020 festival will take a special new format to reflect the times, with six weeks of archive broadcasts on television, radio and online and plans for live music in the final two weeks from the Royal Albert Hall.

30 May 2025 | Press release

Former Mojo Music team launches specialist music publisher Dynamite Songs

  Acquisitions include rights to music by Ed Sheeran and Paolo Nutini songwriter Chris Leonard; Kendrick Lamar and Sean Kingston songwriter Sly Jordan; The Wideboys’ Jim Sullivan; Dan + Shay songwriter Danny Orton; Papa Roach’s Anthony Esperance and Bruce Elliott-Smith The Dynamite...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

[UNVRS] revealed: Everything you need to know about Ibiza's newest nightclub

Ahead of Official Opening - Friday 30 May     After months of speculation, UFO sightings, secrecy, and endless whispers across the globe, Ibiza’s most anticipated new venue is ready to speak. Opening on Friday 30 May 2025, and featuring residencies from some...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

Music industry unites to call on the UK Government to bolster investment in music export and exchange

  UK music industry calls for £10 million per year for music export and exchange in the upcoming Spending Review to stimulate long-term growth of the UK music industry Open letter has received over 350 signatures from across the industry and can...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

Zetra receive the Great Escape's Steve Strange Award 2025

The Great Escape Festival is proud to announce that London-based duo Zetra are the 2025 recipients of the Steve Strange Award - an honour celebrating the next generation of groundbreaking artists and remembering the legacy of the legendary music agent Steve Strange. Created in partnership with Steve...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

Free Party: A Folk History

A DOCUMENTARY BY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR AARON TRINDERFREE PARTY: A FOLK HISTORY  THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW RAVE CULTURE SHOOK THE SYSTEM AND SPARKED A GLOBAL REVOLUTION  FEATURING SPIRAL TRIBE, BEDLAM, CIRCUS WARP, DiY SOUND SYSTEM, YOUTH (KILLING JOKE), COLIN DALE, CHARLIE HALL...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

CKAY signs with AWAL

  Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer CKay has officially signed a new record deal with AWAL, and announces his forthcoming new EP, “CKay The Second”,  releeased 13 June.  The new deal marks a defining shift in CKay’s journey as he steps further into...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

Connected and Collected: KiTBetter is Built for Artists, Made to Keep

Analog or digital? Why choose? In a digital-first world, artists are searching for more meaningful ways to reach their audiences, and fans are looking for something tangible they can keep. The revival of vinyl, CDs, and even cassettes, reveals how intensely...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

Round Hill Music returns to acquisition mode with a flurry of new catalog acquisitions

  Music investment firm acquires catalogs of UK songwriter Terry Shaddick, Swedish DJ Linus Eklow, Rod Stewart songwriter Carmine Appice, yacht rock icon Al Stewart and reggae rock band Dirty Heads   Round Hill Music, the pioneering music rights acquisition platform founded in...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

beatBread Expands Commercial Team to Drive Scale

Michelle Greener Goodman and Zach Koche to bring beatBread's range of funding choices to more artists and independent labels    beatBread, the only platform that enables musicians and independent labels to see multiple funding options, has announced two additions to its commercial...more

30 May 2025 | Press release

Impala's remuneration playbook - 12 recommendations to boost revenues and diversity in today's music business

  The job of independent labels is to maximise remuneration for their featured artists and boost diversity. IMPALA and its members have a clear role as leaders on these questions, not only on behalf of the independent sector but also with...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Abbey Road Music Photography Awards - open For 2025 submissions

THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS ON THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER 2025   THIS YEAR’S JUDGING PANEL: RANKIN, NILE RODGERS, DJO/JOE KEERY, SCARLET PAGE, DIMITRI FROM PARIS, ERIC BURTON (BLACK PUMAS), BOLADE BANJO, JANETTE BECKMAN, TOM PALLANT, SHOT BY NEE,...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

UK recorded music exports rose to a £794 million high in 2024 as British artists continued to shine on the world stage, but growth slowed in the face of rising global challenges

Long-term label investment in talent continues to drive success, with a new generation of artists, and established stars such as Central Cee, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa & Queen among the world’s most streamed. UK recorded music exports rose in value by...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Tixel become first ticketing company to introduce levy for LIVE Trust

Tixel become first ticketing company to introduce levy for LIVE Trust to support grassroots live music, also donates £20,000 to LIVE to assist their wider work advocating for the UK live music sector A £1 LIVE Trust Contribution will apply to...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

BBC One announces Little Simz: Live at the BBC

BBC One have announced Little Simz: Live at the BBC, featuring Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello Award winning rapper Little Simz.    Little Simz: Live at the BBC will be a special programme containing performances from her new unreleased album as well...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Amazon launches exclusive range of Oasis merchandise

Ahead of the band’s Live ‘25 tour this year, Amazon re-release iconic tour merch from Oasis’ 30-year career First design “Knebworth 1996” available now - here Amazon announces the launch of an exclusive range of Oasis merchandise, ahead of the band’s hugely anticipated...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Stationhead Unveils Collections, a New Way for Superfans to Strut Their (Digital) Stuff

  Stationhead, the platform where superfans are forged, is announcing a new, fan-demanded feature that builds on its recent e-commerce expansion. Called Collections, it will allow fans to show off all the merch they’ve purchased through Stationhead Shop, be it physical...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Symphonic Distribution Partners with Hitmakers Entertainment, Home of Rising Pop and R&B Star Tash

Partnership with acclaimed producer Mark Feist’s label marks major step in Symphonic’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion   Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, today announced a new partnership with Hitmakers Entertainment, the label behind rising...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Sony Music Publishing Signs Purple Disco Machine to Global Deal

Sony Music Publishing today announced the worldwide signing of GRAMMY-award winning, multi-platinum certified songwriter, producer, artist, remixer and DJ Purple Disco Machine to an exclusive songwriter agreement.  A joint venture between SMP’s German and UK offices, Sony Music Publishing will...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

Disciples' billion-streaming artist Duvall launches SyncIt, an intelligent platform for discovering and licensing quality electronic music

  Artists can host their music for free, while SyncIt takes a market-low commission on completed syncs. Music Supervisors, brands and agencies benefit from fast, high-quality results tailored for visual media. SyncIt delivers expert-curated human-made music in seconds through its AI-powered search and...more

29 May 2025 | Press release

CISAC announces new Board Directors

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston elected ChairSOCAN CEO Jennifer Brown elected for second term as Vice-ChairVG Bild-Kunst Director General Urban Pappi elected Vice-Chair As CISAC's annual General Assembly events continue this week in Sofia, Bulgaria, the International Confederation of Societies of...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

PMC's Iconic Brands Unveil Lineup for Inaugural SXSW London 2025

Must-see concerts, experiences, panel discussions, thought leadership, parties and more from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Golden Globes, Deadline, Sportico, Artforum, Luminate, and The American Pavilion    Today, Penske Media Corporation's (PMC) iconic brands announced a compelling lineup of activations for the inaugural South by...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Songfox Taps Musical AI as Partner in New AI-Powered Music Creation Platform

  Soon-to-launch music creation startup is linking forces with the leading AI rights management platform for music. Songfox, a new Sweden-based generative AI startup offering powerful creative possibilities to music lovers, is teaming up with Musical AI to ensure its data is...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

MEWEM receives IMPALA's revamped 2025 Changemaker Award for pioneering mentorship and empowering underrepresented voices in the music industry

IMPALA is pleased to announce the 2025 recipient of its revamped Changemaker Award: MEWEM, a pioneering mentoring programme that supports women and gender minorities, including female, trans, and non-binary talents, encouraging them to become entrepreneurs and to increase representation within the music industry. The programme...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Dance legend Bob Sinclar signs global deal with Warner Chappell Music

  Bob Sinclar, the internationally renowned record producer, DJ and remixer, has signed a global administration and sub-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG).  The deal covers a catalog of more than 350...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Mahogany Songs Releases First Year Report: Artists' Monthly Listeners Up +250%

  Now working with 148 hand picked artists across 18 countries Over 4,400 artist applications received over past 12 months  Plans move into publishing & second round of Mahogany Music Fund grants   Mahogany Songs, the artist services arm run by multi-platform music brand Mahogany,...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Featured Artists Coalition partners with WeAre8 to reshape the future of social media for artists

The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), the UK trade organisation representing the rights and interests of music artists, has joined WeAre8 – The People's Platform to support a healthier, more positive digital space for artists and fans alike. While social media remains...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Downtown Music Publishing Africa Launches: Sheer Rebrands and Sets the Stage for an Expanded Suite of Services

After nearly three decades as one of Africa’s most trusted, creator-first independent music publishers, Sheer Publishing Africa is reintroducing itself to the world as Downtown Music Publishing Africa. Effective 27 May 2025, the rebrand is more than a visual refresh...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Music tech company Tickets For Good announces Derek Deveaux as Global COO as part of international expansion

  Tickets For Good has UK, EU and U.S. divisions and almost 500k registered users. Recipients include healthcare workers, teachers, and charity workers. It's distributed 1million+ free and discounted tickets from 1,000+ live event partners, including Dua Lipa, Idles, Robbie Williams, Ticketmaster, UB40,...more

28 May 2025 | Press release

Rock en Seine's 2025 line-up is almost complete with 39 new names added

The full list of artists performing at Rock en Seine 2025 is almost complete! After unveiling around thirty names in recent months, the festival is now doubling down: 39 new artists and bands are joining the line up. The festival...more

27 May 2025 | Press release

Frontiers Label Group announces Tim Bailey as new Head of Label – International

Frontiers Label Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tim Bailey as new Head of Label - International.  A respected industry executive with nearly two decades of experience across live music and recorded music, Bailey brings a proven track record...more

30 May 2025

  • Music industry unites to call on the UK Government to bolster investment in music export and exchange (see News)

29 May 2025

  • UK recorded music exports rose in value by 1.9% in 2024 (see Reports)

  • European artists earned a record-breaking €1.7bn in royalties on Spotify in 2024 (see Reports)

28 May 2025

  • How Live Nation is devouring the live music industry (see Analysis)

27 May 2025

  • Nick Clegg: Artists’ demands over copyright are unworkable (see News)

  • Beeban Kidron: We have a chance to prevent AI decimating Britain’s creative industries – but it’s slipping away (see Comment)

23 May 2025

  • The Ivors Academy: "creating the global recognition that songwriters and composers deserve" (see News)

22 May 2025

  • SoundCloud integrates into TikTok's Add to Music App (see Digital)

21 May 2025

  • Why some artists are rethinking touring (see Analysis)

  • Spotify reveals its Songs Of Summer predictions (see Digital)

20 May 2025

  • Government defeated for third time in Lords over copyright protection against AI (see News)

  • Young people are being excluded from live music (see Comment)

19 May 2025

  • Lambeth council acted ‘irrationally’ over approval of summer festivals, High Court rules (see News)

  • UK Music and Elton John deliver warning about Government’s AI copyright plans (see News)

16 May 2025

  • You can’t put a price on culture—but you can put a price on saving it (see Comment)