9+ hour, 27+ 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, 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…...

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…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (430+ words) Leon Cole has been named head of commercial and programming at Union Chapel, with a mission to lead the London venue into a “new era of live event curation”. Cole succeeds Brett Pracownik and was promoted internally, having worked extensively…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (218+ words) Mubi has announced the global acquisition of concert film Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall (excluding North America). The global streaming service, distributor and production company will screen the film with the Geese frontman in 2027. Shot and directed by Oscar-winning director…...

1+ week, 1+ 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, 4+ day ago   (1327+ words) Since the summer, UK music companies have faced new charges to export to the EU. Here, UK Music chief executive Tom Kiehl and AIM deputy chair Tony Morley urge the government to act with independent labels being hit especially hard…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1655+ words) The voluntary levy on large-scale music events at arenas and stadiums is already making a positive impact. The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) has just revealed a substantial increase in support from the LIVE Trust for the UK Artist Touring (UKAT)…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (351+ words) Spotify has announced a new live event series in partnership with London's Drumsheds. Called DIA/LOG, the series will bring together artists around a different musical theme for each edition, with the first event focusing on British underground bass culture....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (889+ words) Cooking Vinyl co-founder & chairman Martin Goldschmidt and MD Rob Collins have looked back on four decades of the indie powerhouse as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. In an exclusive interview in the latest issue of Music Week, the duo chat acquisitions,…...