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Spotify acts to protect real artists and users from generative AI music
26/09/2025

Spotify acts to protect real artists and users from generative AI music

Spotify is rolling out AI protections for artists and producers, including disclosures for music created by generative AI. Read on for the key measures introduced by the streaming giant and industry reaction...

The Fontana label is being revived with a roster of artists from Decca Records
25/09/2025

The Fontana label is being revived with a roster of artists from Decca Records

Universal Music UK is bringing back legendary label Fontana, which will be the major’s new home for jazz, folk, blues, alternative and soul. Read on for more on the developments at Decca as it approaches a 100th anniversary, and plans for the newly launched Fontana…

We’re thrilled to announce that the Music Week Women In Music Awards 2025 are now officially sold out! A huge thank you ...
24/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the Music Week Women In Music Awards 2025 are now officially sold out! A huge thank you to all attendees and supporters celebrating the remarkable women driving the music industry forward.

If you’d like to join the waitlist, please contact Kate Smith - [email protected]

Fontaines D.C. and their label XL Recordings among the Association of Independent Music Awards
24/09/2025

Fontaines D.C. and their label XL Recordings among the Association of Independent Music Awards

It was a successful night for XL Recordings at the AIM Independent Music Awards, as the label and star act Fontaines DC both won big. Here's the rundown of what happened as the indie sector celebrated a banner year...

Association of Independent Music CEO Gee Davy looks ahead to the organisation's Independent Music Awards honouring the s...
23/09/2025

Association of Independent Music CEO Gee Davy looks ahead to the organisation's Independent Music Awards honouring the sector's top labels and artists

Ahead of tonight's event, the long-serving Association of Independent Music executive speaks to Music Week about the new generation of talent, the need for tax relief and how indies could be AI innovators...

Inside the Capitol Records UK label campaign for the hugely anticipated Olivia Dean album
22/09/2025

Inside the Capitol Records UK label campaign for the hugely anticipated Olivia Dean album

In an exclusive extract from our recent interview with the Capitol duo, the pair dissect the campaign for Music Week cover star Olivia Dean's The Art Of Loving, which finally arrives this Friday (September 26) and is set up to be one of the biggest releases of 2025…

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical is heading to the Southbank Centre in London following a critically acclaimed Chica...
19/09/2025

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical is heading to the Southbank Centre in London following a critically acclaimed Chicago run

Following a critically acclaimed run in Chicago, Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical is now heading to the Southbank Centre’s Elizabeth Hall for two performances on Saturday, October 11 (2.30pm and 7.30pm)...

Following global smash Messy, Island Records UK star Lola Young is back with a new album
19/09/2025

Following global smash Messy, Island Records UK star Lola Young is back with a new album

Lola Young has released her much-anticipated new album, I’m Only F***ing Myself. Here, Island EMI president Louis Bloom and Universal Music UK international campaign manager Olivia Poust talk long-term artist development, self-belief and building on the international success of Messy...

Ed Sheeran has launched the Play era with another big album campaign
18/09/2025

Ed Sheeran has launched the Play era with another big album campaign

Ed Sheeran is heading for No.1 with Play, which is set to secure one of the biggest openings of the year. With the superstar singer-songwriter on course for a ninth chart-topper, Atlantic co-president Ed Howard – who famously signed Sheeran 15 years ago – looks ahead to a new phase of playfulnes...

Mass Appeal's principle is “premium storytelling with hip-hop as the focus”. The huge line-up of releases on Mass Appeal...
17/09/2025

Mass Appeal's principle is “premium storytelling with hip-hop as the focus”. The huge line-up of releases on Mass Appeal Records includes NAS & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Big L and Mobb Deep

This year’s huge Legend Has It… project from Mass Appeal – including new releases by Nas & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Big L and Mobb Deep – represents its most compelling story yet. Here, CEO Peter Bittenbender – who relaunched the company with rap icon ...

Digital Media Association boss Graham Davies on how streaming benefits the entire music ecosystem
15/09/2025

Digital Media Association boss Graham Davies on how streaming benefits the entire music ecosystem

Formerly in charge of the Ivors Academy until 2023, Graham Davies then headed to the US as CEO & president of the Digital Media Association (DiMA) representing DSPs. As the British industry veteran approaches two years in the role, he dissects the key issues for the global streaming sector including...

BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 3 launch spin-off DAB+ stations
12/09/2025

BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 3 launch spin-off DAB+ stations

The BBC is expanding its broadcast radio network with three new music stations. It’s a move described as a “significant milestone” in the history of BBC Radio, though commercial broadcasters have questioned the new launches. Read on for more details…

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