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Nebula17 announces major expansion, partners with The Orchard

Music company Nebula17 has announced a major expansion of its executive team, artist roster and international operations, alongside a new global distribution partnership with The Orchard. Launched in 2025 by former Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada, Nebula17 is positioning itself as a bridge between the US and Japanese music industries, ...

Adobe partners with UMG and WMG to brings licensed music to Premiere Mobile

Warner Music Group acquires Germany's Zebralution Music

Sam Fender soundtracks John Lewis Christmas ad with Rolling Stones cover

Americana Music Association UK to relaunch with KOKO concert

Attitude Is Everything report finds 94% of disabled people put themselves at risk attending live events

A new report from Attitude Is Everything has highlighted ongoing accessibility challenges across the live events industry. The disability-led charity's State Of Access Report 2026 – its first ...

BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists Of The Year 2026 revealed

BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists Of The Year 2026 have been revealed by presenter Nick Grimshaw on his Breakfast Show. This year's list comprises Beabadoobee, Charli XCX ...

Fan relationship platform Openstage launches 2.0 update

Openstage has launched an update to its fan relationship platform to help artists grow their own fan ecosystems. The company says it powers artist-fan relationships with more than ...

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Editor Hannah Ewens unveils Drowned In Sound x Music Venue Trust's new music magazine Shownotes

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