BBC Radio 1 Crowns PinkPantheress as Sound of 2022
20-year-old PinkPantheress from Bath was chosen by a panel of over 130 industry experts and artists, including Billie Eilish, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Jade Thirlwall, Jorja Smith and more.
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Warner Chappell Music Acquires David Bowie Music Catalogue
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and the estate of David Bowie have announced that WCM has acquired the global music publishing rights to Bowie’s revolutionary song catalogue.
Classic FM to Host Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall
As part of its 30th birthday celebrations, Classic FM will return to the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 11th April for a very special live concert.
Audiences Return for the 2021 BBC Proms
The 2021 BBC Proms heralds a summer of live music on a scale not seen since before the pandemic, with audiences returning to the Royal Albert Hall.
Wham’s Last Christmas Finally Reaches UK Number 1
The festive favourite climbs from 3 to 1 after racking up 9.2 million streams over the past week, reaching the summit on the fourth anniversary of George Michael’s death.
Festive Top of the Pops Line-up Announced by BBC
TV’s biggest pop party will return to BBC One screens this festive period with BBC Radio 1’s Clara Amfo and TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton reprising their roles as hosts.
Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio to Launch on SiriusXM
Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio will launch on December 3rd on SiriusXM channel 19 and will feature the cultural icon's entire music catalogue, both live and recorded.
English Music Venues Allowed to Sell Alcohol Amidst Coronavirus Restrictions
After sustained discussions and lobbying of government ministers Music Venue Trust have sounded an optimistic…
BBC Radio 2 to Celebrate 50 Years of Concerts
BBC Radio 2 will celebrate 50 years of brilliant pop music performances on the BBC with a special series "In Concert 50".