Live sector 'disappointed' as government only commits to draft legislation on ticket touts

The Labour government committed to tackling ticket touts and supporting genuine fans when it stood for office in 2024. But the live sector has today reacted with disappointment as, almost two years on, ministers are not yet ready to legislate to deal with secondary ticketing. In the King’s Speech, only ...

Shania Twain poses in a cowboy hat sat on a chair in the wilderness

Shania Twain announces Little Miss Twain album ahead of Harry Styles' Wembley Stadium shows

WME unveils new hire and promotions in London office

Sony Music Publishing celebrates 'amazing time for British music' after Music Week Awards victory

Universal Music India signs global distribution deal with First.wav for independent artists

PRS For Music appoints three directors to its Members' Council

PRS For Music has appointed three new directors to its Members' Council. Composer Dobs Vye, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Emily Phillips and composer Simon Anderson have joined the council, ...

Atlantic Records Finland launches as new frontline label for pop and rap

Warner Music Finland has launched Atlantic Records Finland, a new frontline label for “culturally significant” pop and rap artists. “An agile, artist-first powerhouse, Atlantic Records Finland combines the ...

Shades LGBTQ+ alliance with major labels to host Switchboard fundraiser

A cross-label LGBTQ+ alliance that unites Sony Music UK, Warner Music UK and Universal Music Group UK has announced a free exhibition and industry mixer in support ...

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