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FAC and Amazon Music reveal Step Up Fund recipients for 2026

The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and Amazon Music have revealed the 10 artists set to benefit from the Step Up Fund in 2026. Alt Blk Era, Anaiis, Ashaine White, Cowboy Hunters, Deela, Happydaze, Jords, Leonie Biney, Olympia Vitalis and Y U QT will each receive grants of up to £8,000 to help take their ...

Applications open for latest round of Music Export Growth Scheme

Rein Me In closing in on 21st week as UK No.1

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Only Good People launches as new home for artists, songwriters and producers

Angélique Kidjo to become first African musician to receive star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The Reytons take early lead over FLO in albums chart battle

The Reytons have made a strong start in their bid for a second No.1 album, putting them ahead of FLO in the early running. According to the Official ...

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Madonna and All Saints producer William Orbit dies aged 69

Music producer William Orbit has died aged 69. A statement posted on social media from Orbit’s family and friends announced that he died at home on July 23. ...

Kickstarter Culture Fund launches with $1 million to support independent creators

Kickstarter has launched the Kickstarter Culture Fund, a $1 million fund supporting independent creators working across music, art, fashion, film and music. The fund is the first to ...

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Can Sam Fender and Olivia Dean continue record dominance with Rein Me In?

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Power Up unveils latest participants for programme that 'strengthens industry and drives innovation'

Trafalgar Releasing and CJ 4DPLEX partner on new Linkin Park documentary coming to cinemas worldwide

Jo Whiley to host BBC Introducing special in Stirling featuring James Emmanuel, Alice Faye and more

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