Music Week
For over 50 years, Music Week has been the premier media brand for the UK music scene, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the music business, whether it's about vinyl records or streaming services, from iconic venues like the Dublin Castle to major arenas like Wembley Stadium. In addition to timely industry news, our editorial team produces exclusive articles that explore significant industry topics in depth. We have exceptional access to influential music executives, both in the UK and internationally. Our strong connections with various trade organizations and chart providers, including the Official Charts Company in the UK, allow us to analyze the data and trends that shape today's music industry.
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5 days ago |
musicweek.com | Miranda Bardsley
Glastonbury is returning this week with its 2025 edition, promising another unforgettable weekend with headliners including The 1975, Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts and Olivia Rodrigo, alongside a star-studded lineup featuring Charli XCX, Alanis Morissette, Raye, Doechii, Rod Stewart, Loyle Carner, and many more – with a few surprises undoubtedly still under wraps.
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1 week ago |
musicweek.com | Andre Paine
Investment to drive growth in the UK music industry, worth up to £30 million, has been announced as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan. The plan, which will be published in the week ahead as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy, identifies the music industry as a “high-growth sub-sector” along with film and TV, video games, and advertising and marketing.
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1 week ago |
musicweek.com | Andre Paine
Sabrina Carpenter has broken a chart record with her Short N’ Sweet album (Polydor). In the latest chart week, Short N’ Sweet climbed a place to No.3 to secure 43 consecutive weeks in the Top 5. As a result, the US star has eclipsed the 42 consecutive weeks for Ed Sheeran’s = (Equals) to claim the record for longest unbroken Top 5 run in the 21st century.
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1 week ago |
musicweek.com | Andre Paine
Deezer has introduced the “world’s first AI tagging system for music streaming”, clearly displaying which albums include fully AI generated tracks. The Paris-based streaming company recently announced the launch of its AI-music detection tool, revealing that 18% of all music uploaded on a daily basis – more than 20,000 tracks – is 100% AI generated.
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1 week ago |
musicweek.com | Andre Paine
Big Loud Records and Mercury Records have named Wes Donehower senior vice president, A&R. The dual role originated from the strategic alliance between Big Loud Records and Mercury Records, who have worked together across artists including Big Loud's Morgan Wallen, and as part of Big Loud Records' wider distribution deal with Mercury Records.
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