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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Thomas Smith

    Beyond The Music 2026: 10 Essential Panels & Performances to Watch (opens the original)

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    Beyond The Music will head to Greater Manchester next week (Oct. 6-9) with an ambitious program of conferences, performances and keynote speeches from a number of the U.K. music industry’s most influential names. Throughout the week, there’ll be appearances from Jo Charrington, president of Capitol Records U.K.; Stacey Tang, co-president of RCA Records U.K. and chair of the BRIT Awards organizing committee; Tommas Arnby, manager of Yungblud; and Michael Adex, CEO of Northern Quarter, among other

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Thomas Smith

    Sonny Takhar Named Warner Music U.K. & Ireland’s New CEO and Chairman (opens the original)

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    Sonny Takhar has been named Warner Music U.K. & Ireland’s new CEO and chairman on Monday (Sept. 28). The move comes just days after Simon Robson, previously managing director EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), exited the business after 30 years on Friday (Sept. 25), along with a flurry of executive appointments announced by WMG’s CEO, Robert Kyncl. Tony Harlow was the last executive to hold the CEO title, leading the U.K. and Ireland operations between 2019 and 2025. Takhar will report to Val

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Thomas Smith

    Elton John to Perform Surprise Show to Open London’s Apple Music Hall: See Opening Season Lineup (opens the original)

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    Sir Elton John, Charli xcx, Burna Boy and Troye Sivan are among the acts performing at Apple Music Hall’s opening season in London. The 600-capacity venue at Battersea Power Station will open on Monday (Sept. 28) with a performance from John, with tickets on sale that same day (9 a.m. U.K. time) from the venue’s official website. Baby Keem, Skye Newman, Arlo Parks and Chase & Status will also join the opening run of shows before the end of 2026. See the full show dates below. John’s performance

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Thomas Smith

    Music Venue Trust Teams Up With Drowned In Sound to Launch Live Music Title (opens the original)

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    The Music Venue Trust has teamed up with Drowned In Sound to launch a brand new print music publication titled Shownotes celebrating the live scene in the U.K. Beginning in November, 50,000 copies of Shownotes will be available at over 500 live music venues across the U.K. The launch will be nationwide and stocked in a number of grassroots and independent venues. The launch is made possible via a grant from the MVT, which champions the U.K.’s grassroots music scene. The MVT is one of the benefic

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Thomas Smith

    Jorja Smith & Robyn Triumph at 2026 Independent Music Awards: Full Winners List (opens the original)

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    Jorja Smith, Robyn and Fcukers were among the winners at the 2026 Independent Music Awards in London on Tuesday (Sept. 22). The annual awards, hosted by the The Association for Independent Music, celebrates the U.K.’s indie music scene, with winners drawn from a genre-spanning shortlist. The ceremony took place at The Roundhouse in north London. Smith collected the best independent track prize for “The Way I Love You,” released in May 2025 on her FAMM label, which peaked at No. 39 on the U.K.’s

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