UK market growth continues in Q1 as Harry Styles and Olivia Dean lead the way for British talent

The UK recorded music market has seen continued growth in the first quarter. Music Week has exclusive access to BPI and Official Charts Company market data. In the first recorded industry snapshot of 2026, there’s positive news about the UK’s growth trajectory – it follows the recent IFPI data showing ...

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Warner Records ups A&R exec Miles Gersh to EVP

'New era pending!': Mae Muller signs to Believe UK and Tileyard Music JV Tenace Records

Spinnin' Records Germany launches for dance artists in GSA region

AWAL Creator Fund launches for music formats in partnership with Gen Z marketing agency Lemontank

AWAL has launched the AWAL Creator Fund in partnership with Gen Z marketing agency Lemontank. According to a statement, the new initiative from the global artist development company ...

UMG board to review Pershing Square Capital bid

Universal Music Group has issued a statement in response to the $64 billion bid by Pershing Square Capital Management. Pershing Square already has a stake in UMG. If ...

Key Production unveils new formats including 4-inch vinyl records

Key Production is bringing two physical formats to the European market – Injection Moulded Records and Tiny Vinyl. The bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing agency said the ...

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