9+ hour, 57+ min ago   (744+ words) On International Youth Day (August 12), I hosted the UK’s first festival to accept plastic waste as an entry fee (supported by Westminster Council, Power Up and Mete Coban: GLA deputy mayor for energy). Using on-site plastic recycling machinery at the…...

4+ day, 57+ min ago   (559+ words) The Country Music Association has announced nominees for The 60th Annual CMA Awards. The ceremony recognises the artists, songwriters, producers, mix engineers, musicians and music video directors whose work has defined country music throughout the last year. Current UK No.1 artist…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (322+ words) Harry Styles has announced 25 new dates in 12 cities across North America, Europe and the UK for 2027. Promoted by Live Nation, the expanded Together, Together tour will begin on April 2, with Styles set to play stadiums for the first time in…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (243+ words) Warner Chappell Music UK has appointed Annie Christensen as vice president, catalogue. She will report into WCM UK president, Shani Gonzales. “In her new role, Christensen will lead the company’s UK catalogue acquisition and rights management strategy, sourcing new business…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (744+ words) BBC Radio 2 bosses have spoken to Music Week about the lasting power of radio, on the eve of the station’s flagship live music event Radio 2 In The Park. Helen Thomas, Radio 2's head of station and Jeff Smith, head of…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (382+ words) [PIAS] has relaunched Source with its UK and French teams jointly leading A&R and creative direction. Originally established at the turn of the Millennium, the influential label is associated with artists including Air, Phoenix, Kings of Convenience, Turin Brakes…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (390+ words) Pauline Black has been announced as the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution To Music Award at the 2026 Independent Music Awards. Black, who rose to fame as frontwoman of The Selecter, will perform live with the band at the ceremony, which…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (276+ words) War Child UK has revealed that the Secret 7” record auction has surpassed the £1 million mark across its 10 editions to date. The funding milestone follows the final raised figure of over £115,000 for 2026. This money supports the War Child charity and their…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (580+ words) Superstruct Entertainment has launched its Artistic Code covering the UK-founded company’s 80-plus festival and live event brands around the world. The new code brings together the principles that guide Superstruct’s artistic programming across its portfolio of events, including Mighty Hoopla,…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (417+ words) TuneCore has named Noémie Lambert as the company’s new head of TuneCore, France. The independent development partner for self-releasing artists is owned by Believe. Lambert will report to Basile Beaugendre, regional head of TuneCore, Europe. “As TuneCore continues to scale…...