Carlsberg sign 5-year festival deal with Live Nation
Someone pop the champagne.... or at least open up a can or two. The UK arm of Carlsberg, along with live entertainment company Live Nation, have confirmed the two parties have signed a 5-year contract across a range of UK festivals.
The deal will continue...
Spotify sued by Ministry of Sound over copyright infringement
Music application Spotify have confirmed that they have received law orders from dance label Ministry of Sound regarding suspected copyright infringement.
According to The Guardian Ministry of Sound are seeking an injunction to remove users' playlists whereby they have seemingly created mirrored replicas of MoS...
2013 Mercury Music Prize nominees announced
Lauren Laverne has announced the full shortlist to the upcoming 2013 Mercury Music Prize awards.
Whilst many have shown disappointment in the lack of London Grammar's inclusion for their debut If You Wait, the full list proves the excellence of Britain's current rise in musical...
James Blake wins Mercury Music Prize
British recording artist James Blake has been awarded with the coveted 2013 Mercury Music Prize for his acclaimed album Overgrown.
Speaking to radio host Nick Grimshaw straight after accepting the award, Blake informed that he was feeling "emotional, completely overwhelmed" with being the shock recipient,...
Gary Barlow confirms X Factor resignation live on-air
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X Factor judge Gary Barlow has surprised fans by confirming his resignation from the show live on air.
Whilst critiquing contestants Rough Copy, the Take That star said "I've been here for three years and I'm so glad that for my last...
Infographic: History of Music Players
Over a week ago, the UK's Official Charts Company confirmed that as of the end of July 2014, audio streaming will finally make its way into the British charts, following successful trials in both Germany and the US.
With that in mind, British tech...
JLS’ Marvin Humes confirmed as new presenter of Vodafone Big Top 40
Capital FM presenter & JLS star Marvin Humes has been announced as the new presenter of the Vodafone Big Top 40.
The performer will take over the UK's biggest chart show every Sunday from 4pm starting in January. Marvin will also front a new evening...
Kiss FM branches out with Kisstory’s own radio station
Bauer Media UK, owner of Kiss, the largest UK commercial radio station for 15-34 year olds, has today announced it is to launch two new digital radio stations – Kisstory and KissFresh – in a landmark move for the brand.
The two new stations will...
Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood to leave BBC
Radio 1/1Xtra DJ Tim Westwood has confirmed his decision to leave the BBC.
A Radio 1 veteran since the station's first foray into a dedicate rap show in the mid-90s, Westwood will be remembered as the man who brought rap and hip-hop into the more...
Nile Rodgers plays Get Lucky & talks about collaborations at ADE 2013
Earlier today (19th October), legendary producer Nile Rodgers took to the ADE conference in Amsterdam for an open Q&A.
In the talk, the godfather of disco spoke candidly regarding his influences, his forthcoming collaborations with David Guetta and Disclosure as well as his work...