Lauren Laverne returns to host 2026 Mercury Prize as broadcast plans are revealed

The 2026 Mercury Prize has announced that this month’s sold-out awards show will be hosted by Lauren Laverne. It has also been confirmed that the ceremony will be broadcast on BBC Four and BBC Radio 6 Music. A host of further Fringe activity and partner initiatives are taking place across ...

Laylo launches AI-powered live artist discovery feature to boost ticket sales

Following Songkick acquisition, Suno appoints Michael Chua to lead Live Experiences division

UK recorded music market growth slows in Q3 - but vinyl's still unstoppable

Empire Publishing hires Emilio Morales to drive expansion in Latin America

RSD Unsigned competition returns for emerging artists

Record Store Day UK and Breed Media have announced the return of RSD Unsigned. The competition gives one unsigned UK artist the chance to have their music pressed ...

Whynow partners with Bleckmann following EMP acquisition

Whynow has announced a strategic partnership with international fashion and lifestyle logistics specialist Bleckmann as it continues to invest in the growth of EMP Merchandise. Global media, ...

'You can't break a band over email': Everyone Says Hi on industry shifts and their brand new album

Everyone Says Hi bandleader Nick Hodgson has spoken to Music Week about his band’s ’70s-inspired soft rock album, Funny Cos It’s True, as well as how the industry ...

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Sony Music Publishing and OTM extend agreement with songwriter and producer Gianluca Buccellati

Kakao Entertainment and Atlantic Music Group announce global K-pop partnership

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