5+ hour, 11+ 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, 4+ 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, 4+ 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…...

5+ day, 2+ 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…...

4+ day, 22+ 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,…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (703+ words) Ahead of key incoming EU legislation that will impact the industry and the language used in marketing and communications around climate sustainability, Music Climate Pact project manager Roxy Erickson encourages the music business to lead in embracing the opportunity… This…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (228+ words) Help Musicians has launched Fast Track Live, a targeted programme which combines financial support and specialist career advice to help musicians make the most of the live opportunity to build a sustainable career. Fast Track Live was made possible through…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (307+ words) Ayra Starr is set to headline the halftime show of the 2026 NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Beninese-Nigerian singer will become the first Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL international game when she performs…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (180+ words) Killphonic Rights has signed Rough Trade Publishing, Symphonic Distribution and Mad Decent’s Half Tone for worldwide publishing administration. The move brings three respected independent music companies to Killphonic's growing roster of partners. The Los Angeles-based indie publishing and administration company…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (232+ words) Media streaming service Audiomack has launched Night Plan, a new feature designed to make music more affordable for African listeners. A moon icon signals Night Plan status throughout the download queue, while notifications keep users informed about the process. If…...