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Reeves crushes UK's live music industry with tax hikes
More than 6,000 people working in Britain's grassroots music venues lost their jobs in the wake of Rachel Reeves ' swingeing National Insurance hikes last year, a new report has claimed. The Music Venue Trust (MVT), which works to protect Britain's…
Music Industry Moves: Universal Music and NetEase Announce Multi-Year Licensing Deal for China
Universal Music Group and NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service provider in China, have announced a strategic multi-year license agreement for UMG's world-leading music catalog of artists and recordings across NetEase Cloud Music's…
Wednesday briefing: Can we afford to be optimistic about grassroots music venues?
Good morning. The music industry has long been one of the UK's successful export stories, whether it was the British invasion of the US spearheaded by the Beatles and the Stones in the 1960s or the contemporary success of the likes of Adele and Ed…
More than half of grassroots music venues did not make money in 2025 - charity
More than half (53%) of grassroots music venues (GMVs) did not make any profit in 2025 according to figures from the Music Venue Trust (MVT). The industry body published its annual report for 2025 on Wednesday which highlighted that, despite…
BeatStars Acquires Lemonaide AI, Integrating Generative Music Into Rights-First Creator Platform
BeatStars and Lemonaide AI leadership announce acquisition aimed at integrating ethical music generation into rights-first creator platform, January 20, 2025 BeatStars and Lemonaide AI photo For much of the past two years, the music industry has…
Disharmony in Lincolnshire village over 'noisy' musical chimes - BBC News
Musical chimes installed in a village playground have sparked a noise complaint from people living nearby. The toy chimes were installed at Lawrance Park in Thurlby, Lincolnshire, in December. Alison Loughton, who works from home, said the sound…
Patient died during eye surgery 'while medics played music BINGO
A Colorado medic has been charged with manslaughter after a patient died during a routine cataract operation while the surgeon and his team played musical bingo. Dr Michael Urban, 68, who was the anesthesiologist, was indicted this week following…
Bukit Bintang to host Water Musical Festival for Visit Malaysia 2026
PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, a Tourism Labour Day celebration and a Water Musical Festival in Bukit Bintang will be among the key events lined up by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. Tourism, Arts and Culture…
Valentino's Most Gorgeous Music Looks
Lady Gaga paid homage to Judy Garland, who starred in the 1954 version of A Star Is Born, when she attended the red carpet for her own take on the iconic film in 2018. The lavender gown evoked old-Hollywood glamour, paired with a 20-carat…
Warner Music Group Names Hannah Karp Executive VP and Chief Communications Officer
Warner Music Group has announced that Hannah Karp has been named EVP & chief communications officer, effective January 26. Karp, who joins after eight years as editor in chief of Billboard, replaces James Steven, who departed for Universal Music…
UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post-pandemic
The number of grassroots music venues (GMV) in the UK shrank in effect by just nine in 2025, the lowest rate of annual decline since 2018. Thirty venues closed permanently between July 2024 and 2025 and 48 ceased functioning as GMVs, citing…
Lucas Grabeel Talks 'High School Musical' 20 Years Later
Lucas: I can still remember performing for the first time, the curtains opening up, and me being on stage. I knew from that moment on, I was never going to do anything else. The fact that I've been fortunate enough to work on projects that have…
Over Half of U.K. Grassroots Venues Unprofitable In 2025, Says Music Venue Trust
More than half (53%) of grassroots music venues in the United Kingdom were unable to turn a profit in 2025, according to the annual report of the Music Venue Trust. Released Tuesday (Jan. 20) at the industry body's annual conference, which took…
'Cowardly' bigots rage after popular Broadway musical casts transgender actress
Anti-trans bigots are losing their heads over some creative casting on Broadway. Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender influencer and lightning rod at the center of the 2024 Bud Light boycott, has been cast as Anne Boleyn, the second, beheaded wife of…
Early Music Festival to begin series Sunday in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND — The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will present “Little Evening Concerts for Louis XIV” at 2 p.m. Sunday. The baroque music concert will be at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. A…
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