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U.K. Music Industry Praises Government's Tax Relief for Venues, But Wants It to 'Go Further' With Extra Support
The U.K. music industry has responded to the British government's Autumn Budget statement, and called for it “to go further” with tax reliefs and implementation. Presented by John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on Wednesday…
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IVY Entertainment launches Bhojpuri Music Awards 2026 in Patna
IVY Entertainment officially launched its first digital IVY Bhojpuri Music Awards 2026 on Monday, 26th October 2026. Held at the prestigious Bapu Sabhagar auditorium in Patna, the grand event was managed by Yashi Films, bringing together the…
Taka Perry Speaks on Working With KATSEYE and Bridging International Music Markets
Australian-born music producer Taka Perry is opening up about his international career, his work with KATSEYE, and his growing involvement in Japan's music industry. In a recent interview for the Unbound Japan series, the 28-year-old producer…
Mega mega mega, going back to Romford! How an outer London suburb became a metropolis for 90s dance music
In the early 1990s, the suburban town of Romford was known for three things. It was the home of the world's best snooker player, Steve Davis. It was where people placed bets at Romford dog track, over a dinner of chicken in a basket. And for those…
Big Country and Jacob Alon lead latest GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards winners
Held in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins, the Scottish Music Awards have raised more than £1 million for the charity since launching in 1999, helping support people living with life-limiting illness, disability and social…
2026 MAMA AWARDS to travel across time, space with 'A Music Interstellar'
This year's MAMA AWARDS will take audiences on a journey between the stars, where music transcends the boundaries of past and present, here and there, organizers said Thursday as they unveiled plans for CJ ENM's flagship K-pop ceremony. The theme…
Will Open Firmware Become the Next Big Trend in Electronic Music Gear?
For decades, most hardware synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines have operated within the limits of their manufacturers' software. Users could customize presets and sequences, but adding fundamentally new capabilities usually depended on an…
Maybelline & Billboard Bring Music and Beauty Together at Latin Music Week
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 was a celebration of culture and empowerment for fans, industry executives and artists across the Latin diaspora. Recognizing everyone's unique identities while highlighting their commonalities is the ethos of the…
'Paddington the Musical' Extends West End Run Through 2028 After Olivier Awards Sweep
“ Paddington the Musical ” is sticking around London a little longer. The hit stage adaptation of Michael Bond's beloved children's books has extended its West End run through June 25, 2028, as the production approaches its first…
Jay Wheeler & Zhamira Headline Billboard En Vivo at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 | Billboard News
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 brought the heat to Miami, capping the week with Billboard En Vivo, an unforgettable night of live performances, culture and fan-first experiences at Wynwood Marketplace. Headliners Jay Wheeler and Zhamira delivered…
The Music Genre That Matches Your Birth Month
Music often serves as a reflection of personality, emotion, and identity. People are naturally drawn to genres that match their internal rhythms, whether that means high energy and stimulation, emotional depth and reflection, or structure and…
'Paddington: The Musical' Extends West End Run Due to 'Unprecedented Demand'
Paddington: The Musical has extended its run due to “unprecedented demand” and will stay on the West End until at least June 25, 2028. The show won seven Olivier Awards earlier this year — including best new musical, best…
Lil Durk Bond Puts Future Music Earnings on the Line
The Lil Durk bond proposal filed Tuesday, October 27, 2026, offers his future music earnings, publishing rights, touring revenue, and other business income as collateral in a renewed effort to secure his release from federal custody. The Chicago…
Create Music Group Acquires Minority Stake in DistroKid
Create Music Group has acquired a minority stake in DistroKid, Billboard can confirm. The deal, which went down earlier this year, comes several months after CVC Capital Partners announced it had acquired a majority stake in the DIY distribution…
JBL's new flagship Classic Series speakers are for 'serious music listeners'
JBL 's Classic Series has long paid homage to the brand's speakers from the 1970s, and now it has a new flagship. The L150 Classic is a three-way floorstanding design that combines classic styling with modern acoustics to deliver 'the scale…
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