Independent Venue Week 2026 gets underway with a 10% increase in participating venues

The 13th edition of Independent Venue Week launches today (January 26). Organisers have reported a 10% increase in venues taking part in this year’s seven-day celebration of live music and culture. With 236 authentic, independently-owned venues set to participate, fans can show support for this part of the music ecosystem ...

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Atlantic Music Group promotes Kevin Weaver to president

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Warner Chappell signs R&B hitmaker Andre "Dre" Harris

Warner Chappell Music has signed a worldwide publishing deal with three-time Grammy-nominated R&B songwriter and producer Andre “Dre” Harris. Over his decades-long career, Harris has written and produced ...

Beginning of the West End: Lily Allen's live business reaches 'new level' with arena run

CAA’s Emma Banks has told Music Week that Lily Allen’s first tour in seven years will be an “incredible experience” focused on her comeback album. Following the ...

Absolute MD Simon Wills: Why the Downtown UMG deal is an opportunity for indies in the Music OS era

Universal Music Group is set to secure EU approval for its $775 million bid for Downtown Music. Reuters reported that competition regulators signalled acceptance of the major’s offer to ...

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