Darcus Beese talks developing artists, running a label and the documentary charting his career

Former Island Records president Darcus Beese is the subject of a new documentary charting his career to date. Darcus Beese: In His Own Words is an intimate film about one of the most influential figures in British music. The documentary is available on 5's streaming service and the BET International ...

Bauer Media Audio backs in-car listening campaign on World Radio Day

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Kobalt to provide global royalty collection and songwriter funding to Geo Music Group

Punk and hardcore label Trust Records names Sam Siegler and Mike Nucero as creative directors

Trafalgar Releasing, Hybe and Big Hit partner on global BTS live cinema event

Trafalgar Releasing, Hybe and Big Hit Music have partnered to present BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing, a global live cinema event. The global screenings will bring ...

PRS for Music to waive fees on grassroots levy

PRS for Music has committed to supporting grassroots music by waiving fees on the £1 levy. Announced yesterday (February 11) at the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 ...

NTIA: UK electronic music generated £2.5 billion in economic activity in 2025

UK electronic music generated £2.47 billion in measurable economic activity in 2025, up 3% year-on-year. That increase was despite the loss of more than one in three nightclubs ...

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