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BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders on the crucial role of the New Music Show
11/07/2025

BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders on the crucial role of the New Music Show

As one of the key music tastemakers in the UK, Jack Saunders won the Radio Show trophy at the Music Week Awards 2025. Here, he opens up about the priorities for the New Music Show and backing talent with on-air support…

CMAT takes centre stage on our cover this month along with AWAL & Mother Artists. Also inside: TikTok's Toyin Mustapha, ...
10/07/2025

CMAT takes centre stage on our cover this month along with AWAL & Mother Artists. Also inside: TikTok's Toyin Mustapha,
Ghost's manager Kristen Mulderig, Jesse Fink on the making of Myles Smith UK's Stargazing, Brandi Carlile, Ravyn Lenae & more

This month, CMAT stars on the cover of Music Week ahead of her third album Euro-Country. Joined by manager Barry O’Donoghue, AWAL and Mother Artists, the Irish star traces her monumental journey so far. Also inside: TikTok’s Toyin Mustapha, Ghost’s manager Kristen Mulderig, Jesse Fink on the m...

Oasis surge into Top 5 with three albums following the launch of the Live '25 tour in Cardiff
08/07/2025

Oasis surge into Top 5 with three albums following the launch of the Live '25 tour in Cardiff

Big Brother Recordings/Ignition GM Clare Byrne has told Music Week that things are going to get even bigger for Oasis in the future. Speaking ahead of the first night of Oasis Live ‘25, which kicked off in Cardiff over the weekend, Byrne promised that the label has huge plans in store. Read our br...

A new era for the Mercury Prize
07/07/2025

A new era for the Mercury Prize

BPI CEO Dr Jo Twist discusses the shake-up for the prestigious album award and the wider industry reacts to the ceremony’s move to Newcastle for 2025...

Aston Villa FC set to host the farewell gig from Black Sabbath as the stadium expands its live music offering
04/07/2025

Aston Villa FC set to host the farewell gig from Black Sabbath as the stadium expands its live music offering

Villa Park is ramping up its ambitions to be a major concert venue for superstar artists, as it prepares to host the farewell show from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Chief operating officer Ben Hatton tells Music Week the stadium is expanding its number of music events in 2025 with plans to incre...

As Fontaines D.C. play their biggest headline show, XL Recordings boss predicts further global success
03/07/2025

As Fontaines D.C. play their biggest headline show, XL Recordings boss predicts further global success

Fontaines DC play their biggest headline show to date at Finsbury Park in London this weekend. Here, XL Recordings MD Ben Beardsworth shares insights on the campaign and reveals his hopes for further growth for the band following their landmark first album for the label…

Taylor Swift has not released an album in 2025 and vinyl sales are wobbling according to figures from The BPI
02/07/2025

Taylor Swift has not released an album in 2025 and vinyl sales are wobbling according to figures from The BPI

The latest figures from the BPI confirm that the market momentum is slowing in the UK, with single-digit growth rates for streaming and a dive in physical sales. Read on for the analysis…

From iTunes to streaming, we mark the first decade of Apple Music and explore what's next for the tech giant in music
01/07/2025

From iTunes to streaming, we mark the first decade of Apple Music and explore what's next for the tech giant in music

To coincide with the 10th anniversary, Apple has unveiled a new state-of-the-art studio space in Los Angeles dedicated to artist-driven content, innovation in audio and deeper fan connection. Here, Oliver Schusser, VP of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports and Beats, reflects on what makes the music stre...

Black Sabbath prepare for their huge farewell show at Villa Park
30/06/2025

Black Sabbath prepare for their huge farewell show at Villa Park

The Black Sabbath guitarist speaks to Music Week ahead of the metal pioneers’ spectacular live farewell at Birmingham's Villa Park this summer...

A big signing for EMPIRE in the UK – J Hus joins the independent label
27/06/2025

A big signing for EMPIRE in the UK – J Hus joins the independent label

Music Week can reveal that one of the UK’s biggest stars has a new label home. Read on to find out more about Empire's plans "to work on helping Hus reach the heights he deserves"...

HAIM look ahead to UK dates for the I Quit tour
26/06/2025

HAIM look ahead to UK dates for the I Quit tour

In an exclusive extract from our cover interview, Haim have told Music Week that the key to success as a band is “knowing what’s good for yourself”. Ahead of this weekend's Margate show - and a possible surprise slot at Glastonbury - the trio talk to Music Week about their evolution as a live ...

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