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The True Cost of Corporate Dominance in the Music Industry (Guest Post)
Rev. Moose is founder of Marauder, which helps companies, organizations, and government entities develop strategies and in-person events that drive change and foster growth within the independent music sector. An industry veteran with experience in…
Free workshops and discussions on the music industry
A new initiative dedicated to learning, exchanging knowledge and nurturing connections in Cyprus' music ecosystem launches this autumn in the island's eastern region. East Cyprus Music Meetings invites musicians, songwriters, producers, concert…
The Notebook musical coming to London's West End for the first time
The stage musical version of The Notebook is preparing to make its UK debut on the West End. Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' famous debut novel and the beloved 2004 film featuring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the narrative focuses on Allie and…
The Pianist: Not entirely convincing musical of Oscar-winning film
The extraordinary story of how Polish Jewish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman survived the Holocaust in the Warsaw ghetto has been told in his own best-selling memoir and Roman Polanski's 2002 film, for which Adrien Brody won an Oscar. Even though music…
Raye wins 2026 Mercury prize for This Music May Contain Hope
Raye is the winner of the 2026 Mercury prize, for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope. Her win – for a hugely ambitious 73-minute record that spanned big band jazz, power balladry, funk and more – caps an ongoing…
Amy Winehouse musical in development for West End
A musical based on Amy Winehouse is in development for London's West End. The project is still in early stages with Catherine Schreiber, a Tony award-winning producer (Cabaret, Rent), attached to the project, according to Variety. Casting is…
Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her show-stopping second album This Music May Contain Hope. A pop record sprinkled with golden age Hollywood glamour, it beat the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Jade to scoop the £25,000…
Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her show-stopping second album This Music May Contain Hope. A pop record sprinkled with golden age Hollywood glamour, it beat the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and…
Lady Gaga Reassures Fans: New Music Is on the Horizon
By Mariana A Oct 23, 2026 | 1:35 AM Lady Gaga may be preparing to release new music sooner than fans expected, following a brief exchange on social media that has sparked excitement about her next project. The singer recently shared a TikTok video…
Raye wins Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope
Raye has won the Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope beating rivals including Sir Paul McCartney, Jade and Olivia Dean. Her second album came out in March, debuted at Number One in the charts and includes the singles Click Clack…
Singer Raye wins Mercury Prize for 'This Music May Contain Hope'
LONDON — British Singer Raye won the Mercury Prize for her second studio album “This Music May Contain Hope” on Thursday, beating the likes of veteran Paul McCartney, rock band Suede and rapper Dave for the…
Kate hears of power of music during visit to children's hospice
The Princess of Wales has commended “brave” children with life-limiting conditions after listening to youngsters play music during a visit to a hospice. Kate, who is the patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (Each), spent nearly…
Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween…
Talking Music: The New Wave of Podcasters | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Agushto Papa, Juancito and Jess Judith share how podcasting has changed the game, and how their lives have changed with it. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19 to 22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, Fla., serving as a…
Rosalía Teases If She Has New Music Coming & Shares the Best Moments of Her Tour | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
Rosalía chatted with Billboard's Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard's Latin Music Awards. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and…
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