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In world-first, UK major labels agree to pay per diem to songwriters

31 July 2025

For the first time in the music industry across the globe, UK major labels have committed to pay songwriters a per diem and cover expenses for sessions.

Interested in how creativity and Permaculture can foster regenerative cultural practices? Join the Creative Roots forum

28 July 2025

Small Things Creative Projects host Creative Roots, a quarterly online forum for artists, creatives, and cultural workers to explore the intersection of arts, imagination, creativity, and Permaculture, and how these can support the development of regenerative cultures.

Watch Episode Two of Heather Ferrier’s This Is Mint featuring Corey Dixon

24 July 2025

Watch the second episode of Heather Ferrier's This Is Mint podcast featuring fashion designer Corey Dixon.

Music Creators Invited to Complete UK Music’s 2025 Economic Survey

23 July 2025

As the collective voice for the UK music industry, UK Music needs information on creator’s earnings in 2024 to help it to calculate the economic contribution the industry made to the UK last year.

New Streaming Deal Set to Boost UK Artist Earnings

23 July 2025

UK artists, songwriters and session musicians are set to see a major uplift in earnings following a new industry-led agreement secured with support from the Government.

AIF calls for Competition and Markets Authority to investigate Live Nation

8 July 2025

Live Nation could be held responsible for engaging in anti-competitive behaviour, according to AIF analysis.

Government releases Creative Industries Sector Plan

1 July 2025

The Government recently released their Creative Industries Sector Plan that recognises the music industry as a key driver of economic growth.

‘This Is Mint’ – brand-new Podcast spotlighting North of England creatives

19 June 2025

This is Mint, is a brand-new podcast hosted by Heather Ferrier, which spotlights creatives from the North of England.

First wave of WOMEX 25 Artists announced!

16 June 2025

The first batch of Official Showcase Artists playing in Tampere has been announced by the WOMEX team.

BRIT Awards move to Manchester for 2026 and 2027

9 June 2025

Co-op Live Arena has just signed a deal to bring the iconic BRIT Awards to Manchester.