8+ hour, 51+ 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…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (289+ words) Universal Music Group and AI audio research and product company ElevenLabs have announced a multi-year licensing agreement and wider strategic collaboration. UMG and ElevenLabs will launch a new AI-powered music platform for fans, as well as jointly develop AI audio…...

3+ day, 23+ hour 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, 2+ 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, 8+ 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, 8+ 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, 8+ 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, 1+ 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…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (770+ words) Suno has today begun introducing its v6 AI music models in partnership with labels and artists. The v6 models were developed with Suno’s industry partners, including Warner Music Group, BMG and Believe. BMG signed an agreement with Suno last month, while Warner…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (314+ words) Helix Records & Payday Publishing has officially opened its new European hub in central London. “Located in a six-story Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, the new complex has been purpose-built to offer a fully integrated, music-focused environment designed to support long-term artist…...