UK Music appoints former diplomat, civil servant and 'soft power' champion Catriona Laing as chair

UK Music has appointed Catriona Laing CB as the new chair of the trade body – the collective voice of the commercial music industry. She takes up the role at the beginning of June and succeeds Lord Watson of Wyre Forest, who is standing down after six years of leading ...

MPG and MMF unveil new guidance on producer deals at Great Escape

FAC and Amazon Music launch new round of Step Up funding for independent artists

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Can Westlife land ninth No.1 album with greatest hits compilation?

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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

O2 Silver Clef Awards 2026 to honour Jade, Pink, Melanie C, Jessie J and Rachel Chinouriri

Nordoff And Robbins has announced Jade (pictured), Pink, Melanie C, Jessie J and Rachel Chinouriri as the next recipients of this year’s O2 Silver Clef Awards. Pink will ...

Westlife shoot for No.1 with greatest hits album

Westlife’s career-spanning greatest hits album, 25 – The Ultimate Collection, is on course to debut at No.1 this week. According to the first Official Charts Company Midweek ...

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CMAT signs to PPL for international neighbouring rights royalties collections

CMAT has appointed PPL for the collection of her international neighbouring rights royalties. PPL has welcomed the Irish singer-songwriter and two-time BRIT award nominee to its list of ...

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Can Kneecap claim first No.1 album with Fenian?

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Kneecap eye No.1 and highest album chart position yet with Fenian

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Olivia Rodrigo is the latest artist to be part of Spotify's jersey takeover series at Barcelona

Maisie Peters talks being a pop star, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift & more

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